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Over a 18 year time span, and on six separate journeys, Matthew cycled solo and unsupported through regions that ranged from the equator to above the Arctic Circle. He rode through cultures, languages, along mountain ranges, and rivers, through deserts, grasslands, tundra, and cities. It was a project that would see his evolution of thought, lifestyle, and his view of the world and its peoples. Matthew found the hardship, joy, and beauty of his chosen...
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In The Cruel Radiance, Susie Linfield challenges the idea that photographs of political violence exploit their subjects and pander to the voyeuristic tendencies of their viewers. Instead she argues passionately that looking at such images-and learning to see the people in them-is an ethically and politically necessary act that connects us to our modern history of violence and probes the human capacity for cruelty. Grappling with critics from Walter...
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No Matter Where You Travel, Be Inspired to Live Your Life To The Very Best
Inspired by Dr. Seuss' Oh! The Places You'll Go! Mina Parker encourages you to step into the wonderful pages of Going Places and discover the inspiration and beauty in the phases of your life.
Starting college, moving to a new city? Going Places is filled with humor, fun, and motivational quotes to encourage the first steps, and to remind you that the journey is in...
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Experience the vibrant colors, textures, and energy of Portimao in the Algarve through the lens of a fresh, inquisitive eye.In this captivating collection of text and photos, Izhar Perlman, takes you on a journey through Portimao, revealing hidden corners and unique perspectives that will leave you seeing this beloved city in a whole new light.With stunning imagery and thoughtful insights, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves to travel, explore,...
85) Jackson Hole
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The broad valley of Jackson Hole and the ridges and slopes around what would become Jackson, Wyoming, had long been a crossroads to the region's Indigenous peoples when fur trappers arrived in the early decades of the 19th century and made Jackson Hole a lynchpin of their continental commerce. Many came and went, but some stayed, with a settlement taking form near the banks of Flat Creek at the base of East Gros Ventre Butte. Small-scale cattle ranching...
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¿Te gustaría realizar fotos gastronómicas de postres y dulces que reflejen lo sabrosos y buenos que son? ¿Quieres que las fotos parezcan decir "cómeme"?
Si eres repostero, pastelero, cocinero, nutricionista, creador de contenido, community manager o gestor de redes sociales, fotógrafo que quiere iniciarse en este campo o, simplemente, un aficionado a la gastronomía que desea conseguir fotos espectaculares de sus platos, este es tu libro.
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The Color Connection: How Color Shapes Our Inner Worlds Have you ever wondered about the profound impact that color has on our emotions and well-being? Are you seeking a guide that unveils the secrets of how color influences our inner worlds and empowers you to harness its transformative power? Consider these questions: How can I understand and leverage the power of color to positively impact my emotions and inner well-being?What steps can I take...
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In Advancing Your Photography, Marc Silber provides the definitive handbook that will take you through the entire process of becoming an accomplished photographer. From teaching you the basics to exploring the stages of the full "cycle of photography," Silber makes it easy for you to master the art form and create stunning pictures.
From thousands of hours of interviews with professional photography masters, you will learn valuable insights and tips...
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Written for complete beginners, this photography book is easy to read and understand, even if you have never worked with a camera before, or a budding photographer who wants to improve. It has step-by-step tutorials covering the basics of digital cameras and photographic techniques. In this guide you'll explore Types of cameras available How digital cameras work Camera Cards Lenses and Filters Techniques used to take better photographs How to align...
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- Una guía definitiva para diseñadores y creativos sobre la historia y el presente del diseño gráfico.
- El desarrollo, la teoría y la práctica de la disciplina del diseño gráfico desde sus raíces hasta la actualidad, así como el impacto revolucionario que el diseño gráfico ha tenido en la tipografía y los soportes de comunicación que ha utilizado a lo largo de la historia.
- Con generosos ejemplos en cada uno de los apartados, sencillos...
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Focus on capturing the best images ever with tips from choosing the right gear to composition to processing-plus tutorials and updated software advice.
This comprehensive, all-in-one guide demystifies today's DSLRs and ILCs, walking you through their basic functions and setting you up for photo-making success, as well as offering creative projects for more advanced photographers. From setting a proper exposure to Photoshopping images together into...
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Travel through the mid-twentieth century British Isles in this stunning collection of street photography featuring historic vehicles and buildings.
This remarkable book takes the reader on a nostalgic transport journey into streets throughout the British Isles some of which have hardly changed, except for the vehicles displayed, whilst others have been transformed or have, in some cases, altered virtually beyond all recognition. Hours of fascinating...
94) Missing Pinky
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Lucy's beloved blanket Pinky, made by her grandma, has gone missing!
She's desperate to find Pinky, so she looks in all the usual places and then in some more unusual places.
Where could her special blanket be?
And who will help her find Pinky?
95) Ghost Image
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“Ghost Image” is made up of sixty-three short essays- meditations, memories, fantasies, and stories bordering on prose poems, and not a single image. Hervé Guibert's brief, literary rumination on photography was written in response to Roland Barthes's Camera Lucida, but its deeply personal contents go far beyond that canonical text. Some essays talk of Guibert's parents and friends, some describe old family photographs and films, and spinning...
96) Every Bend
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In Every Bend, Gail Butensky's photography from a variety of colorful venues is on display, as are intimate photos the artist shot outside of the music scene that she has documented for decades. This collection of photographs sequenced by Butensky to resemble a road trip with diary entries for each encampment that is presented here. A fascinating journey and a feast for the eyes.
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Wave watchers around the world know that no two waves are the same. Yet each and every wave that rises, peaks, and crashes onto the beach is generated by a much larger force originating thousands of miles away. Surf journalist team Evan Slater and Peter Taras capture the essence of waves and the swells that produce them in this breathtaking collection of wave photography.
Slater characterizes four distinct swells from different corners of the globe...
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An essential addition to the library of every booklover and Francophile, this unique love letter to Paris offers an immersive photographic stroll through its literary delights, from historic bookstores to hidden cafes. Paris in Color author Nichole Robertson turns her lens onto spots both legendary and little-known, highlighting quiet moments that every booklover savors-inviting cafe scenes, comfy chairs, enticing book nooks-and the weathered charm...
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Travel across the battlefields of WWII with this beautiful book combining historical images, full-color aerial photography, and informative text.
In June, 1944, Allied forces invaded Nazi-occupied France, beginning a sweep of fierce battles that would eventually liberate Western Europe. With aerial photography, historic images, maps, and other illustrations, Race to the Rhine brings readers to the fateful grounds where men sacrificed their lives...
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This book is focused specifically on capturing stunning images of alpine (downhill) ski racers on the slalom and gs courses. Amateur photographers can see what kinds of photographs are possible and learn how to get them. Many photographs of actual ski races are used throughout to illustrate the many helpful tips. This guide will help you get dramatic action shots of your friends and family!