Photo Blog » Book http://photoblog.niyaziugurgenca.com Everything About Photography Mon, 21 Dec 2009 07:44:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 National Geographic Image Collection Book http://photoblog.niyaziugurgenca.com/national-geographic-image-collection-book/ http://photoblog.niyaziugurgenca.com/national-geographic-image-collection-book/#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 20:49:00 +0000 niyazi http://photoblog.niyaziugurgenca.com/?p=656 Behind National Geographic’s worldwide reputation as a powerhouse of photography lies one of the finest, most extensive, and most unique graphic resources on Earth: the National Geographic Image Collection.

For the first time ever, readers will plumb the fascinating depths of this immense archive from the earliest photographs collected in the late 19th century to the cutting-edge work of today. Both iconic and never-before-seen images from virtually every corner of the globe, every species of wildlife, and amazing human achievements in exploration, adventure, science, and more are showcased and placed in historic, artistic, technical, and journalistic context.

6200503Following this lavish visual journey, readers will be awed by a behind-the-scenes profile of the entire collection, its size, its richly diverse character, and its special collections, ranging from delicate and beautiful Autochromes to the famous Alexander Graham Bell collection to the amazing stratosphere collection. Fine artwork and imaginative illustrations are also featured.

Finally, a listing of photographers whose work is represented stands as a fitting tribute to those without whose tireless and brilliant efforts the Collection would not exist.

 You can see the details about the book from National Geographic

And you can buy from Amazon.com

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Explore this fantastic realm of photography through the unique vision of renowned travel photographer Trey Ratcliff. In this book, Trey shares his phenomenal HDR photographs as well as all the backstory on the adventurous circumstances of their origin. He also reveals the techniques he used to get the final shot. The breathtaking images gracing these pages and the author’s real-world advice for capturing and manipulating images will inspire you to create your own HDR magic. So Trey also includes his simple and straightforward tutorial that teaches you everything you need to know to make your own HDR photographs, whether you’re a beginner, amateur, or professional. A unique blend of practical and inspirational, this book features

  • a breathtaking collection of HDR photographs
  • engaging explanations of how the author achieved the image
  • expert tips for achieving stunning results (and avoiding common mistakes)
  • a foolproof HDR tutorial and software recommendations

About the Author
Trey Ratcliff is best known for his website, StuckInCustoms.com, which is the #1 travel photography blog in the world. His photography has been featured in numerous shows around the world, as well as on ABC, NBC, FOX, and the BBC. In addition, one of his HDR photographs was the first of its kind to hang in the Smithsonian. Having grown up blind in one eye, Trey has a unique way of navigating and capturing the world around him. That vision, combined with an educational background in computer science and mathematics, leads him in an algorithm-like approach to photography that can evoke palpable memories.

You can buy this book from Amazon.com

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