Light and Shadow by Fran Halsall

Light and Shadow by Fran Halsall

On first picking up a camera, one might think that it is for photographing things. However, in the purest sense, light is the substance captured by a camera. In this stunning gallery of photographs, landscape photographer Fran Halsall explores the elements that make up a great picture. This is a book not so much about technicalities as about ways of seeing, making it an invaluable and accessible guide for anyone who wishes to take landscape photographs or who is interested in the mysterious distinction between a decent image and an amazing one. Halsall’s clearly articulated commentaries on her own photographs, divided into three sections - ‘Light’, ‘Form’ and ‘Time’, reveal her sensitivity to nature, attention to detail, boundless patience and intelligent analysis.

The strength of this book lies in the author's abiility to explain complex theories and techniques in a deeply personal and highly accessible mannerThis is no text book; it is a love letter to a craft. || 5 stars: It must be said first that Fran Halsall takes a good picture. The collection of landscapes in Light & Shadow are soft, subtle, and most importantly, realistic. Yet the real stand out is that Fran has explained how she made each image and her reasons for taking it... If you enjoy AP's Photo Insight series and would like to be a fly on the wall in the mind of a photographer, then this is the book for you. || If you want to take better shots of stunning vistas then Fran Halsall's guide to the art of landscape photography is for you, explaining how to make the most of sunrises, sunsets, twilight, harsh midday light and hardly any light at all. || A stunning look at the beauty of the British landscape from north of Scotland to the Devon moors. Commentaries running alongside the picture explain and analyse the imagery. || Having the understanding and awareness of light, and the differences it can make on a subject, is what separates the ordinary photographer from the great. Talented snapper Fran Halsall explores the techniques of her art, analysing why light, form and time combine to make interesting photographs. Fabulous pictures throughout. || A valuable addition to any would-be photographer's bookshelf, although the photos alone are worth the cover price. || Beginners and established photographers alike will find plenty to admire and consider here. || Perfect for landscape inspiration. || This is a lovely book; even if you don't carry half as much equipment as she does, you can surely find in it plenty of ways to improve your photography. || How to take photos like a pro.

Fran Halsall is one of the country's up-and-coming young photographers, taking as her inspiration the wild landscapes, diverse geology and different habitats of the British Isles. Her work is widely published, appearing in advertising, calenders, magazines and books. Since 2004 she has taught photography courses on location in the Peak District National Park. Fran also won two prizes in the Outdoor Writers and Photographers Guild Awards 2009 for The Peak District and North Yorkshire Limestone Pavements.

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ISBN 13	9780711230163
ISBN 10	0711230161
Title	Light and Shadow
Author	Fran Halsall
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2010-02-04
Number of pages	144
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