Learn how to view your subject, compose your picture, and, ultimately, take the best image possible with this stunning new guide from renowned photographer, Tom Mackie.
With the sophistication of camera equipment today, taking a regular photograph is relatively straightforward. But taking - and making - a photograph that will have more impact than others requires much greater insight and harnessing of abilities and techniques.
Tom Mackie recognizes that a key technique in his work is the ability to see subjects that others might miss, and to simplify images down to their basic elements - here he describes in detail about how readers can learn to do the same. Mackie considers how an understanding of the basic rules of composition is crucial to successful image-making; and subsequently, how breaking these rules can also work effectively to create striking, modern compositions. For powerful, graphic impact, Mackie explores the use of strong colours and shapes - he also explains how to use lighting and filters to best effect to enhance pictures, and finishes with a look at how he employs digital photograhy in his field. The practical instruction is accompanied throughout by a stunning collection of 200 of his best photographs.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
Impactful photos:
A good book to keep for reference and comparison. Lovely photos and good explanations. Everything for the learner and the budding photographer.
Don't expect to recreate these images w/o some serious equipment.:
I only can give this book 3 stars based on the fine pictures. All the pictures were shot with medium format gear. You can't get these images with you're DSLR and certainly not your point and shoot. If you would like to buy a book to view some great pictures...buy this one. If you're an amateur and think you can recreate these pictures, think again unless you have $$$$$ lots of money as medium format gear is not cheap. This book should be titled Photos with IMPACT...that you will probably... more info
Great Photos. Good ideas. But...:
The book was about "composition" and the author really done a good job. The photographs are excellent. I appreciate the author for the fact that he did not wasted pages into explaining about equipements, other technical things which are not related to the books subject - "composition". But, the book would have been more worthy had he included the Aperture & shutter speed settings of the printed photos. When I see his stunning photos, it makes me guessing what would be the aperture & shutter... more info
Good Photos, Fair Instruction:
I've recently gotten the feeling that publishers have decided that photography instruction books sell more than books of photographs. "Photos with Impact" has helped me develop that feeling.
Tom Mackie is one of the world's top landscape photographers and has won many awards for his work. The pictures in this book all have impact.
This is not a book about techniques. The author presumes that you know how to take a competent photograph. What Mackie says he wants the reader to do is to learn how to see.... more info
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