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Book SynopsisComposition isabsolutely fundamental to great photography. It is also an extremelycomplex concept. But with the help of award-winning photographer TonyWorobiec, who has training and background in thevisual arts, you will learn the theory, skills and techniques needed toachieve beautiful compositions, alongside Tony''s inspiring and strikingphotographs.Progressing from asimple introductionto composition and conventional compositional techniques to post cameratechniques, such as cropping for effect, as well as a discussion of morechallenging concepts and alternative approaches to composition, such asusingdisharmony, eidetic images and the Gestalt Theory to create a heightenedvisual statement in your photography. Whether you are an enthusiasticbeginner or experienced photographer, The Complete Guide to Photographic Composition is essential reading for all creative photographers.Table of ContentsSection 1. Conventional compositional techniques A. What is composition? An introduction 1. What is Composition? 2. Consider how the rules of photography have been drawn from art 3. The Golden Section and the "rule of the thirds" 4. The Golden Spiral 5. The Golden Triangle B. Exploring the viewpoint 1. Understand the each scenario offers different viewpoints 2. Consider the vantage point C. How to organise interacting shapes and forms 1. Organising shapes 2. Balancing Elements 3. The dominant and the subordinate element 4. The Fulcrum. 5. Composing from a corner 6. Organising elements at opposite ends 7. The Multifaceted design 8. Positive and negative shapes D. How line can help structure a composition 1. Line in Composition 2. Perspective and the lead-in line 3. The power of the diagonal line 4. The aesthetic appeal of the "flowing" line 5. The visual "full-stop" E. Foreground/ background 1. Examine strategies for linking the foreground and background 2. The foreground mimicking the background 3. A suitable background 4. Create a sense of scale F. The numbers game 1. Selecting a single focal point / area of greatest tonal contrast 2. Working with pairs 3. When highlighting multiples, use an odd number 4. Crop at the edge to suggest more 5. Matching numbers G. The Value of Colour 1. The Psychology of Colour 2. Creating impact using complimentary colours 3. The aesthetic values of harmonies 4. Advancing and receding colours 5. Monochromatic colour 6. A splash of colour 7. Harmonies H. Consider the edge 1. Using natural frames to direct the eye 2. Ensure that elements face into the picture 3. Print in the edges/vignetting I. Patterns in composition 1. Consider the cohesive qualities of pattern 2. The broken or interrupted pattern 3. Exploiting Texture J. Facing Inwards K. Exploring Texture Section 2. Achieving style through composition A. Improving the structure of the image 1. The Central Meridian 2. Nearly Central 3. Understand how the choice of Format affects composition 4. Manipulating Tonal Values using HDR 5. Knowing when to crop 6. Manipulating scale and proportion 7. Create a visual "palindrome" 8. The mirrored or reflected image 9. Proportion B. Less is more 1. In shades of Grey; using a very restricted palette 2. Tonal recession and aerial perspective 3. High Key/ Low Key 4. Understanding the virtue of the empty space 5. Minimalism 6. The visual appeal of the silhouette 7. In splendid isolation C. Using photographic techniques to improve composition 1. Explore the background 2. The illuminated focal point 3. Increasing emphasis by reducing the depth of field 4. Composition and the "critical moment" D. How art influences photography 1. Explore abstract elements 2. The arabesque line 3. Rhythms in the composition 4. The Graphic image 5. Viewing the same place 6. The Resonating image 7. Text and composition Section 3. A fresh look at composition A. Alternative techniques 1. A shape within a shape/ circle in a square 2. The created composition e.g. the kaleidoscope 3. The negative of a positive 4. Counter-change 5. Creating Translucent layers 6. Sequences and related images 7. Seeing order out of chaos 8. Stalactites" and "stalagmites" 9. The role for serendipity 10. The "constructed" image B. Composing for disharmony 1. The Imperfect Composition 2. The Sloping Horizon 3. Celebrate the ugly 4. The distressed image 5. Anti Composition 6. The edge of the frame 7. The divided image 8. So how do we compose? 9. Just break the "rules" 10. Conclusion; Eidetic images and the Gestalt Theory

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Book SynopsisGlass and Water is the first book on underwater photography for freedivers. With contributions from expert underwater photographers this book teaches the skills, knowledge and equipment necessary to successfully pursue underwater photography without scuba gear. Rather than seeking to replace books on underwater photography, Glass and Water focuses on freediving techniques, equipment and photo opportunities. By carefully choosing or adapting freediving and photographic equipment some early hurdles can be avoided. Using appropriate freediving techniques can increase the length of time available for taking photographs underwater. And by being aware of the possibilities, frustrations can be avoided and good subjects sought out.Trade Review'It is clear that Glass and Water is a well thought through book that has been years in the development and writing. Mark has an encyclopedic knowledge of his subject and a clear and easy way of imparting his experience. The book is well laid out and designed and should be a must for anyone wanting to take pictures underwater'- gofreediving.co.uk; 'An outstanding resource for both novice and advanced freedivers, snorkelers and underwater photographers in general': deeperblue.com; 'A very informative book which will help freedivers improve their images... The nicest surprise for me was the "Virtual Dive" chapter. This chapter alone was worth the price of the book' - UWP magazine; 'You will end up with an extensive skill set if you pursue all avenues of advice... A great addition to the bookshelf for photographers and freedivers'- learn2freedive.com; 'It's most unlikely that you'll come away without learning something brand new and innovative... I'm very impressed indeed' - Martin Edge.; 'Glass and Water should be as essential as a pair of fins and a camera for underwater photographers. Mark shares his tremendous expertise ... the methodical and well-illustrated techniques will benefit anyone wishing to produce great images in the sea' - Brian Skerry.Table of ContentsContents include: Foreword by Dan Bolt; Freediving Equipment for Underwater Photography; Photographic Equipment; Underwater Photography Basics; Challenges and Opportunities for Freedivers; Lungcraft; Finning; Descents and Ascents; Neutral Buoyancy; Hydrodynamics; Safety; Creature by Creature; A Virtual Dive; Behind the Lens. Plus a Glossary of key terms.

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