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Professional travel photographer Heller offers general readers some basic tips on how to get better travel pictures with their digital cameras. A key tool used by the author throughout the text is associating an image with its attributes, and explaining those attributes in detail so that readers will know what to look for themselves when taking photos. Coverage includes an overview of digital travel photography, equipment basics and options, photographing people and places, and using extended exposures. Illustrated throughout with inspiring full-color photographs of scenes from around the world. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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An exotic landscape does not necessary equal a stunning photograph—but knowing the secrets of the professionals helps. This sumptuously photographed guide shows both accomplished amateurs and snapshot-taking tourists how to hone their skills so they can get a good picture no matter where in the world they are. In fabulous detail, it explores the wide variety of available equipment, from batteries and lenses to flashes and filters; offers lessons in photographing people on location, including such issues as whether or not to pay locals for posing; discusses the etiquette of photographing religious and sacred places; and reveals how to capture the essence of a locale. Most of all, the dazzling images—from sites across the globe—are absolutely inspirational.
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