Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs by Ansel Adams
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Book Reviews of Examples: The Making of 40 Photographs
Book Review: One word... Inspiring!
Summary: 5 Stars
Forget "...every photographers library..." This should be in every library. It's one of the ten best books I've ever read. Yes, I'm an amateur photographer but this book is way deeper and of so much more value than just knowing which f-stop he used. This is a beautifully illustrated book of short stories chronicling the adventures of a master as he passionately pursues his craft. It's a love story with nature. If this book doesn't inspire you to climb a mountain or to sit beside a stream for a few hours, I don't know what will. If it also inspires you to photograph your little corner of creation, there's plenty of insight in these pages as well.
Book Review: Go behind the scenes with a master
Summary: 5 Stars
I found this book very revealing and compelling, not to mention inspiring. You get to go on a journey with a master of photography and learn about how he approached each of these 40 classic Images, as he discusses in detail what the day and shooting conditions were like, what equipment he used and why, how he framed the pictures and why, and lots of other interesting things that come to his mind. Whether or not you are a fan of Adams images, you will gain something from this book. Adams is a teacher, and his love of sharing his acquired knowledge with the reader comes through in this very enjoyable resource.Book Review: Technically Helpful and Entertaining to Read
Summary: 5 Stars
This book is an inspiration for all of us whose photos don't look like they were taken by Ansel Adams. It shows the painstaking effort that went into some of his great photographs, and the sheer luck that captured others. The technical descriptions are very interesting and helpful for anyone who wonders how such great prints were made. The more personal stories behind finding the images really give you a sense of what it means to make great photographs. Add in Ansel Adams' personal feelings about the art of photography and you've got a book every photographer should read.
Book Review: adams ansel examples
Summary: 5 Stars
Inspiring, fascinating, revealing. Ansel Adams writes "the story
behind the pictures", the why, the how. Not necessarily or always the
"technical" details, but certainly the "artistic" inspiration.
The reproductions of his photos are good, although having just had
the pleasure of seeing the actual photos in Washington DC, they
simply cannot convey the complete splendor and impact of the originals.
Well worth reading!
Book Review: Great informative and entertaining book!
Summary: 5 Stars
As far as I'm concerned, this is a must have 4th book to the Ansel Adams series of The Camera, The Negative and The Print. It is very informative to read about not only the circumstances in which Adams made these black and white photographs, but also some of the technical and even emotional factors. Great reading for anyone interested in photography (mostly landscapes and medium and large format).
The book and photographs are well printed and seems sturdy.