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Basic Techniques of Photography

The Ansel Adams Guide - Book 1


John P. Schaefer

UK/Europe: Buy 'Basic Techniques of Photography' from Amazon.co.uk

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Note: Not specifically alt. proc. but interesting to anyone interested in photographic techniques.

Synopsis
Briefly traces the history of photography, and discusses camera systems, lenses, films, film developing, printing, and color photography.

Ingram from the publisher:
This introductory book aimed at the serious novice photographer is base upon Ansel Adams' theories about and techniques for visualizing and making a photograph. Using the impressive store of Adams' writings--including his noted advanced series--Schaefer offers the master's views on the artistic, practical, and technical aspects of photography. 378 illustrations, 38 in color; 152 technical drawings.

Paperback: 389 pages ; Dimensions (in inches): 11.00 x 1.00 x 8.50
Publisher: Bulfinch Pr; 1st ed edition (January 1, 1992)
ASIN: 0821218824