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Zusatztext Superlative book on a subject often too lightly dismissed but of the utmost importance. Clearly written, cleverly illustrated, thorough but straight to the point. A must for... well, everyone! - Armando Vilas-Boas, IADE, PortugalThe book has valuable information for any beginner photographer. The images are very helpful and inspirational. The printing quality of the book is of a high standard making it much more useful as a visual aid. - Rusaila Bazlamit, German Jordanian University, JordanA little bit of luxury to have an entire book given over to composition... this text informs and inspires. - K. J. Shepherdson, Canterbury Christ Church UniversityWhat an amazing book. - Kevin Scully, Granite State College at Rochester & Portsmouth, USAComposition is one of those topics that has surely been done to death. But in the hands of David Präkel, the subject expands its scope in new and fascinating directions. Präkel's engaging and knowledgeable text sits perfectly alongside the consistently beautiful imagery. The fairest comparison would be to place this book alongside any of Michael Freeman's equally vital publications, and that is high praise indeed. If you're looking for a jolt of inspiration, this is the perfect book for you. - Oliver Atwell, Amateur Photographer, December 2012, http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/round-ups/539315/christmas-gift-ideas-best-photo-books-of-2012 Informationen zum Autor David Prakel Klappentext The second edition of Basics Photography 01: Composition offers a contemporary approach to composition. Its six core chapters cover historical background and personal motivation, formal elements, space and time within the photographic frame and composition in real-world situations. Composition teaches the formal elements of how to organize space within the photographic frame and apply composition in real-world situations. Zusammenfassung The second edition of Basics Photography 01: Composition offers a contemporary approach to composition. Its six core chapters cover historical background and personal motivation, formal elements, space and time within the photographic frame and composition in real-world situations. Inhaltsverzeichnis IntroductionBasics: The case for competition; The rules; Viewpoint; Perspective; ScaleCase study - Simplify, simplfy, simplifyExercise - Lenses and perspectiveFormal elements: Point; Line; Shape; Form; Texture; Pattern; Tone; ColourCase study - Aesthetics and the formal elementsExercise - Exploring a single objectOrganizing space: Frames; Balance; Appearance of spaceCase study - Making spaceExercise - Depth of fieldOrganizing time: Time passing; Moments; The decisive moment; SequencesCase study - Moving cameraExercise - Re-photographyOriginality: Finding your own view; Contrasts and humour; Imbalance; Cropping; Colour; Digital imagingCase study - Reinvent an old processExercise - Using 'found' imagesApplication: Landscape; Still life; Portrait; Documentary; Figure; Action/sports; Fine art; AdvertisingConclusionBibliography and WebographyIndexAcknowledgements and CreditsWorking with Ethics...
