HT Photograph Landscapes (How To Photograph Series) [Paperback]

Joseph K. Lange (Author)

Book Description

Series: How To Photograph Series | Publication Date: September 1, 1998

& 115 color photos & 7 x 9 . Detailed how-to information from an award-winning photographer.& Brilliant color photos of a wide variety of landscapes "Landscape photography is much more dependent on artistry and technique than on expensive equipment. . . . In this book, I present my thoughts on the artistic techniques and technical skills needed to visualize and successfully record memorable landscapes and try to convey some of the intangibles, such as preparation and attitude, that are required to be a successful landscape photographer." --Joseph K. Lange from How to Photograph Landscapes The latest in Stackpole's popular How to Photograph series covers both the technical and artistic aspects of landscape photography. Joseph K. Lange, master of dramatic lighting and composition, presents a clear, straightforward system for recognizing, composing, and shooting memorable landscapes. Text covers keys to lighting, framing, composition, and exposure, and a practical, no-nonsense guide to cameras, lenses, filters, film, tripods, accessories. Learn techniques for different types of landscapes: mountains, lakes, forests, deserts. For all photographers, beginners to advanced. Joseph K. Lange is a six-time winner of Eastman Kodak's Charles A. Kinsley award for most versatile nature photographer in the world, and three-time winner of the Photographic Society of America's international nature print competition. He and his wife, Bonnie, operate Dramatic Light Nature Photography, in Grand Junction, Colorado. Also in the How to Photograph series: & How to Photograph Birds by Larry West and Julie Ridl & How to Photograph Insects and Spiders by Larry West and Julie Ridl & How to Photograph Underwater by Norbert Wu & How to Photograph Animals in the Wild by Dr. Leonard Lee Rue III and Len Rue, Jr. & Selling Nature Photographs by Norbert Wu & How to Photograph Reptiles and Amphibians by Larry West and William P. Leonard & How to Photograph Flowers by Heather Angel & How to Photograph the Outdoors in Black and White (available Spring 1999) & How to Photograph Water (available Fall 1999) & How to Photograph Close-ups in Nature (available Fall 1999) & How to Photograph in All Kinds of Weather (available Spring 2000)

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About the Author

Joseph K. Lange has spent years taking pictures and offering workshops throughout the American West. His images have been published worldwide. He and his wife operate Dramatic Light Nature Photography in Grand Junction, Colorado.

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1st edition (September 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811724565
• ISBN-13: 978-0811724562
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,071,655 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Red Planet, November 21, 1999

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DennyC (Pa.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HT Photograph Landscapes (How To Photograph Series) (Paperback)

The author covers the necessary subjects of composition, lighting, exposure, equipment, and other items specific to landscape photography. My complaint with the book is with the photos. Mr. Lange makes extensive use of an enhancing filter, and I quickly became tired of looking at the world through rose colored glasses. The objective though, is to be able to make the photographs come out the way YOU want them to look, and this book can help you learn that. The book is definitely a good purchase, if only for the expertise that the author shares with the reader. For me the book paid for itself within the first few pages though, as I learned to save the cost of purchasing an enhancing filter.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great book but a little "ruly", July 7, 1999

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This review is from: HT Photograph Landscapes (How To Photograph Series) (Paperback)

Joseph Lange did a wonderful job with this book. He explained the techniques as well as the equipment used to make the pictures that illustrate this book. Knowing what filters were used to get the picture is helpful if you want to do some experimenting of your own. The only thing I sort of disagreed with was the "shoulds" and "shouldn'ts" that the author used. For example, the author mentions that arches should ALWAYS have some sky appear below them so that they look more impressive. I believe that the picture should be an expression of how the photographer wants the image to appear and if that means photographing a subject differently, then so be it.

Other than that, it's a very good book to read in order to find some good techniques.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More then the Basic, February 9, 2005

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Photo Nut "Photo Guy" (Missouri) - See all my reviews

This review is from: HT Photograph Landscapes (How To Photograph Series) (Paperback)

I purchased this book while in Wyoming when I first started taking Landscape Photos, and this book gives you more information then most College level books, I have taken some great photos using Mr Lange Book and if you want to take some great shots I would suggest purchasing it for your libary.