Laurie S. Excell,John Batdorff
Now that youâ€™ve bought that amazing new DSLR, you need a book that goes beyond the camera manual to teach you how to take those great shots. One key element is compositionâ€”the creative arrangement of components in the shot, and the way a viewerâ€™s eye travels through an image., ,With Composition: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author and photographer Laurie Excell starts with the basics of composition and explores how the elements of color, shape, angles, and contrast work to create compelling images. Contributing photographers, John Batdorff, David Brommer, Rick Rickman, and Steve Simon, provide unique perspectives on black and white, sports, art history, and other subjects related to composition. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera., ,Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guides, and you will learn about:,    Key camera features that affect composition, including the exposure triangle (ISO, aperture, and shutter speed)   Shadow and light and how to direct the viewerâ€™s eye to your subject   Lines and shapes that create visual paths to points of interest in your image   The role of colorâ€”using complementary or contrasting colorsâ€”to add your own unique artistic expression   Spatial relationship and placing your subject within the frame for portraits, action shots, or landscapes    ,And once youâ€™ve got the shot, show it off! Join the bookâ€™s Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how you use your camera to get great shots at ,flickr.com/groups/composition_fromsna...,.
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Composition: From Snapshots to Great Shots