Ansel Adams (1902-1984) was a pioneer of landscape photography, whose imagery-especially his iconic views of the American National Parks--is widely published and instantly recognizable. While he is undoubtedly one of the best-loved and best-kwn visionaries of American art, photographers also recognize him as a pioneer of technique, a theoretician, and as one of the great teachers of the craft of photography. His zone system has been widely adapted, but Adams unique imagery also relied on his determination and application at every stage of the photographic process; he spent years in his darkroom, as well as out in the open air. For decades, this kind of attention to detail required the kind of equipment, time, and facilities that were out of the reach of most photographers--but w, in the digital age, techlogy has finally made his techniques accessible. This book will show you what can be learned from Adams working process, and how these lessons can be applied today. The craft of Adams photography is discussed, and the ZONE SYSTEM is related to the digital age. Sections on light, composition, mood, and the darkroom all show what can be achieved today using and understanding his thinking. Michael Frye's own photography provides many stunning examples of the results that can be achieved and, as one of Adams' natural successors in the field, he is well placed to analyze the inspirational shots which open each chapter.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Focal Press, Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-10
0240812433
ISBN-13
9780240812434
eBay Product ID (ePID)
177991485
Product Key Features
Author
Michael Frye
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Photography
Type
Textbook
Dimensions
Weight
544g
Height
234mm
Width
156mm
Additional Product Features
Date of Publication
06/01/2010
Place of Publication
Oxford
Spine
15mm
Content Note
Black & White Illustrations, Colour Illustrations, Black & White Line Drawings, Colour Line Drawings
Author Biography
Michael Frye has lived either on or near Yosemite National Park since 1983, and in that time has built up a reputation as one of the most exciting current practioners of fine landscape and nature photography. He has written numerous magazine articles on the art and technique of photography. His work is also featured in Landscape: The World's Top Photographers. His photographs have been published in over thirty countries around the world; magazine credits include National Wildlife, Outdoor Photographer, American Photo, Sunset, and Texas Highways.