Offers tips and techniques for developing skills as a travel photographer, covering gear requirements, the types of cameras, preparation, shooting different subjects, and such technical areas as exposure, composition, and lighting.
In this second edition of best-selling Travel Photography internationally renowned travel photographer Richard I'Anson will help you capture the pictures you've always wanted. New • New comprehensive section on digital photography• Updated, user-friendly design• More pages and more pictures• New images with extended captions• Updated foreword by Tony Wheeler Updated • Techniques to help you make the most of your skills• Advice on avoiding common photographic mistakes, plus a guide to photo etiquette• A guide to buying photographic equipment• Tips on protecting and caring for your camera gear while on the road• The low-down on assessing, displaying and earning extra money with your photographs• Now includes advice on digital photography throughout
Covering the US capital's museums and monuments, this guide gives the scoop on where to go after dark, from the dignified Kennedy Center to down-and-dirty punk rock dives. There are special sections on architectural tours, black history and travelling with kids.
A perfect gift for the new photographer, or a handy pocket guide to keep you on the road; covers all the basics of photography, from composition to post-effects; focus on smartphone photography: get the best from your mobile phone.
Sharpen your skills and your pictures with this updated edition of Lonely Planet's bestselling Best Ever Photography Tips. Featuring 45 practical tips and ten golden rules from award-winning travel photographer Richard I'Anson, it's packed with insight into the creative and technical skills required to produce brilliant images. Designed for novices and experienced photographers alike, this concise guide also includes essential advice on kit, techniques, editing and sharing, to help you capture great moments wherever you are in the world - whether you're using a smartphone or DSLR. Plus, each tip and trick is accompanied by a photograph to show you how it's done. Inside, you'll learn how to: Take control of the picture-taking process Shoot Raw files Become proficient with image-editing software Adjust your exposure and depth of field Use short telephoto and wide-angle lenses Shoot wildlife, nightlife, people, cities, landscapes and your lunch Anticipate the moment and talk to strangers Avoid lens flare Record light trails Learn how to compose, control and critique your photographs
In Nepal , internationally renowned photographer Richard I'Anson presents a vibrant photographic portrait of this fascinating Himalayan country.Nepal first established itself as a travelers' mecca in the 1960s, when Kathmandu became an important stopover on the Asian overland route. It has been captivating visitors ever since with its impossibly picturesque villages, soaring snow-covered mountains, grand monuments, and ancient towns whose narrow streets are dotted with temples, tiny shrines and priceless art.Since his first visit in 1986, I'Anson has returned to Nepal every year to photograph people and places all over the country, from the crowded streets of old Kathmandu to remote mountain passes and high Himalayan viewpoints.For Nepal he has selected more than 400 stunning photographs covering five regions that always capture the imagination of visitors. Nepal celebrates a unique, ethnically diverse culture living amid incredible natural and urban environments - a heady mix that also includes accessible wildlife, outrageously colorful festivals, an artistic heritage spanning hundreds of years, and a welcoming people who inspire so many traveler to return again and again.