Photographing Landscapes [Illustrated] [Paperback]

John Hedgecoe (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 2000

Every photographer--professional or amateur--who gazes upon majestic, snow-capped mountains, a lush green countryside, or a colorful tapestry of autumn leaves instantly reaches for the camera, hoping to capture every nuance of the remarkable scene. But, almost instantly questions of composition, lens choice, film type, and exposure arise. What framing would bring out the most in a landscape, which elements are most important to include, and what setting will truly catch nature's beautiful light and color? World-renowned photographer John Hedgecoe offers a systematic and inspirational solution for every situation, revealing the technical considerations and creative decisions that produced his finest works. Using over 300 photos as examples, he discusses equipment, photographic controls, training the eye to see, and natural factors that shape the landscape. A masterful guide on an extremely popular subject. 160 pages (all in color), 6 3/4 x 10 3/8.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

These four "how-to" books pretty much cover the gamut in landscape photography and portraiture. Each is intended as an introductory manual for amateurs working primarily in the 35mm format. Hope's two books deal explicitly with black-and-white photography. The emphasis is more on style than technique, which is their strength. There are chapters on technique and other practical matters, but the discussions of tone and texture as well as mood will be most helpful to those who wish to make original photographs that reflect an artistic sensibility. The striking design of each book also accentuates a wonderful sense of atmosphere that is tender yet ever so slightly dark and brooding. The author of a number of first-rate books on photography, Hedgecoe concentrates on color photography in his two latest offerings. Both books are filled with many practical and useful tips for making better landscapes and portraits. Each bit of advice is accompanied by photographs that serve as excellent examples of the points he is making. Like Hope's books, Hedgecoe's works are written in a clear, accessible style. Hope's will appeal primarily to those interested in refining their black-and-white photography, while Hedgecoe's will be of greatest value to those who would like to take better photographs for pleasure or business. Recommended for all libraries.DRaymond Bial, Parkland Coll. Lib., Champaign, IL
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Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1855857642
• ISBN-13: 978-1855857643
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,537,376 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 Good basic introduction to landscape photography, September 6, 2001

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Nicholas M. Sullivan (Hermitage, Tn United States) - See all my reviews
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Once again, John Hedgecoe has called up his vast portfolio to illustrate a book on landscape photography that is both inspiring and educational. Hedgecoe covers a lot of ground in this book and always has an image to illustrate a particular point. The book is well organized and easy to understand. His pictures come from around the world and are very diverse. There are both black and white and color. I think this book by a master photography educator is good for someone looking for a good introduction that covers all aspects of landscape photography, or for more experienced photographers looking for new approaches to the subject. Many of the images could benefit from being larger, but that would necessitate an increase in price for a book that is now well worth the money.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book , as all of John Hedgecoe, January 4, 2004

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Alex Vox (Winnetka, IL) - See all my reviews

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This is another very helpful and clearly expressed photo novel from John Hedgecoe. There are many things to think of, analyze and try! It complement your creativity and had written like knowledgeable friend conversation style.
For those reviewer who doubt John Hedgecoe's qualification. 50-mm lens could be wide if you use MF camera 6x6 for example. And photography it is art, it is not military style manual of actions.
I proudly can recommend ANY of Hedgecoe's books as the best art of photography drills. It helps to develop photographic vision BTW, it helps a lot to understand composition. Learn before leave laughable reviews,

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good basic introduction to landscape photography, September 6, 2001

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Nicholas M. Sullivan (Hermitage, Tn United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photographing Landscapes (Paperback)

Once again, John Hedgecoe has called up his vast portfolio to illustrate a book on landscape photography that is both inspiring and educational. Hedgecoe covers a lot of ground in this book and always has an image to illustrate a particular point. The book is well organized and easy to understand. His pictures come from around the world and are very diverse. There are both black and white and color. I think this book by a master photography educator is good for someone looking for a good introduction that covers all aspects of landscape photography, or for more experienced photographers looking for new approaches to the subject.