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Aerial Photography: Professional Techniques and Commercial Applications

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Lloyd has clearly travelled well and taken some lovely photographs in his time. But this book is a showcase of his photos, rather than a tutorial on aerial photography technique. It's a big book, with glossy, heavy paper, filled with his photographs. He spends the vast majority of the book giving details on beautiful scenery, and his discussions with helicopter pilots. He talks about his son a lot. He even has a photo of him posing next to a helicopter, with no apparent instructive value. He doesn't show any of the equipment (there are numerous mentions of gyro stabilizers for example, but you're given no idea what one looks like, how it's used, or what it costs), no specifics on film (he says find film you like and stick with it), and overall there is just very little useful detail. This is a work for his portfolio. It's nice to look at, but worthless to learn from.

This book has no value on aerial technique. I have read it and find it of no value to me whatsoever.

The author Harvey Lloyd presents the world of aerial photography in an easy to read and highly informative way. His illustrations demonstrate the art which he calls "three-dimensional chess" in a most brilliant way. Chapters on the art of photography illuminate how to make beautiful and lasting images. His words about aerial photography are poetic and filled with practical advice. Obviously, the writer is in love with aerial photography and is proud to share this love. I recommend this book to anyone who would love to fly and photograph the wonders of the earth.

The book presents the incredible art and practice of aerial photography in an informatative and marvelous way, a way that gives the reader a chance to compare the splendid color photographs with the author's ideas and philosophy about the art and practice of aerial photography. The author has traveled and photograhed from the air around the world and shares his insights into the art and commercial practice of photography as well. Practical advice is given on how to shoot and how to market yourself. All who are interested in the joy of flying and photographing the earth will find this book a treasure.

The author Harvey Lloyd presents the world of aerial photography in an easy to read and highly informative way. His illustrations demonstrate the art which he calls "three-dimensional chess" in a most brilliant way. Chapters on the art of photography illuminate how to make beautiful and lasting images. His words about aerial photography are poetic and filled with practical advice. Obviously, the writer is in love with aerial photography and is proud to share this love. I recommend this book to anyone who would love to fly and photograph the wonders of the earth.

The writer Harvey Lloyd displays a wide ranging knowledge of the art and craft of aerial photography. The handsomely illustrated book covers all aspects of aerial photography and includes a great deal of very informative text on the art and practice of photography. Attention is paid to self-promotion. It is evident that the writer has gone to great lengths to provide useful information and that he is inspired by and in love with aerial photography. A must read for anyone whou would leave the ground to see the world as it is.