I was looking forward to a chuckful of reading when I got hold of this book. I mean, I've read another book (the volume 1 of 3 volumes) about digital photography and though it is almost of the same genre, promising (and delivering) tips as though you were side-by-side shooting, there's still some 'talk' in between the lines.That isn't so with this other book, as it right away delves into telling what to do, and should be, and how.
For example, if you are into photographing cars and motor vehicles where the trailing lights are going to show, it tells you how: the settings on the camera, and whether or not to use a tripod, etc. It is of that sort.
I did pick up a few to a tonful of useful info, but, as in all things that has to stick to the brain - a hands-on is required.
I like what Michael Freeman said in his book, 'On The Road With Your Digital Camera':
"only a photographer can tell you how and where to get the shots that matters to a photographer... but then again, your eyes are different from that photographer (or any other photographer)..."Not exactly the statement verbatim, but the essence is there. Other photographer can help you, but only you can make your mark - your very own.
That is why, whatever we learn in tips, in schools, in books, and in all other learning mediums that we come across with, it is through and by our disposition that we affirm and confirm what we learn, and only then can we carve our own niche.We all have that privilege, and that opportunity we must not miss.
I have now finished the book, and while it is not due for return yet, I will keep it with me and post some of the helpful tips and techniques for all to benefit from.Till then!
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