Nature reveals her unseen beauty in an up-close-and-personal fashion in the photographs of Paul Harcourt Davies and Peter Parks. Zooming in on the "faces" of dragonflies and hornets, unearthing the intricate patterns of fungi and mosses, and even capturing the active beauty of plankton, Nature Photography Close Up presents a "think small" approach to natural subjects. Containing dozens of full-color photographs, each accompanied by a succinct and insightful essay, this gorgeous book doubles as a showcase and an instructional guide. Any photographers with an interest in macro nature photography will enjoy this new way of looking at the unseen wonders around them.
Destined to become the plant photographers bible, this book encourages the reader to 'see' the art and design of the plant and to take photographs that are both accurate visual records and works of creativity. It shows you how to explore the beauty and variety of the natural world, from tropical rainforests, deserts and summer meadows to lakes and rivers, gardens and greenhouses. Throughout this inspiring and informative book Paul Harcourt Davies encourages us to see the art and design of the natural world and to take photographs that are not only accurate records of their subjects but also beautiful and unique images.
The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by color photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveler who wants to experience the major highlights that Rhodes has to offer. The fold-out map of Rhodes is ideal for tourists and visitors.
How many times have you got your photos back from the processors to discover that the stunning landscape that literally took your breath away now looks insignificant and lifeless? Or that the wild butterfly you stalked so patiently flew off just as you pressed the shutter? Containing over 200 colour photographs, The Complete Guide to Outdoor Photography will take you through everything you need to know to avoid this happening, from technical considerations such as choosing film for particular lighting or climatic conditions, to capturing those elusive shots that sum up the essence of a place. From landscapes and natural history to travel, buildings, candid portraits and street photography, Paul Harcourt Davies provides a wealth of tips and tricks that you can use to turn even everyday snaps into something really special.
An acclaimed physicist and cosmologist considers the multiverse and more: “Very readable indeed . . . This is Doctor Who, but for real.” —TheGuardian The Goldilocks Enigma is Paul Davies’s eagerly awaited return to cosmology, the successor to his critically acclaimed bestseller The Mind of God. Here he tackles all the “big questions,” including the biggest of them all: Why does the universe seem so well adapted for life? In his characteristically clear and elegant style, Davies shows how recent scientific discoveries point to a perplexing fact: many different aspects of the cosmos, from the properties of the humble carbon atom to the speed of light, seem tailor-made to produce life. A radical new theory says it’s because our universe is just one of an infinite number of universes, each one slightly different. Our universe is bio-friendly by accident—we just happened to win the cosmic jackpot. While this “multiverse” theory is compelling, it has bizarre implications, such as the existence of infinite copies of each of us and Matrix-like simulated universes. And it still leaves a lot unexplained. Davies believes there’s a more satisfying solution to the problem of existence: the observations we make today could help shape the nature of reality in the remote past. If this is true, then life—and, ultimately, consciousness—aren’t just incidental byproducts of nature, but central players in the evolution of the universe. Whether he’s elucidating dark matter or dark energy, M-theory or the multiverse, Davies brings the leading edge of science into sharp focus, provoking us to think about the cosmos and our place within it in new and thrilling ways.
Digital users: are you puzzled by white balance settings? Unsure which ISO is appropriate? Baffled about how to transfer, file, and edit images? Finally, here’s a manual that clears up the confusion! This updated reprint of Digital Photography Q&A has a unique question-and-answer format that provides quickly accessible, cut-to-the chase advice on topics ranging from image capture to computer processing to printing. Photographers who have this guide by their side will be in the know, feeling confident, and ready to take great pictures with their digital cameras.
Finally--a manual that clears up the confusion about digital photography for the millions using this popular new equipment. Despite the explosive popularity of the new technology, many photographers still have trouble deciphering the jargon and using their cameras effectively. With its wonderfully easy question-and-answer format, this manual offers the information digital photographers seek. Everything is covered, from understanding the actual camera to outputting and storing images. It explains how to take great close-ups, use both the zoom and focusing features, shoot creatively at night and in low light, and find the right techniques to capture a range of different subjects (people, animals, landscape, action). Photographers who have this guide by their side will be in the know and ready to take full advantage of their cameras.
This is a comprehensive guide to the equipment, techniques and art of close-up and macro nature photography. With each illustration there are notes in which the photographers share their thoughts and ideas with the reader.
Nature reveals her unseen beauty in an up-close-and-personal fashion in the photographs of Paul Harcourt Davies and Peter Parks. Zooming in on the "faces" of dragonflies and hornets, unearthing the intricate patterns of fungi and mosses, and even capturing the active beauty of plankton, Nature Photography Close Up presents a "think small" approach to natural subjects. Containing dozens of full-color photographs, each accompanied by a succinct and insightful essay, this gorgeous book doubles as a showcase and an instructional guide. Any photographers with an interest in macro nature photography will enjoy this new way of looking at the unseen wonders around them.
Finally--a manual that clears up the confusion about digital photography for the millions using this popular new equipment. Despite the explosive popularity of the new technology, many photographers still have trouble deciphering the jargon and using their cameras effectively. With its wonderfully easy question-and-answer format, this manual offers the information digital photographers seek. Everything is covered, from understanding the actual camera to outputting and storing images. It explains how to take great close-ups, use both the zoom and focusing features, shoot creatively at night and in low light, and find the right techniques to capture a range of different subjects (people, animals, landscape, action). Photographers who have this guide by their side will be in the know and ready to take full advantage of their cameras.
This comprehensive, pocket-sized guide is crammed with information on the Greek Islands, travel tips and recommendations for the traveller. The detailed text is complemented by quality photos, charts and tables, maps and town plans.
Despite having been made into three TV movies, a radio drama, a stage play, a Broadway musical, a feature-film remake in color, and a book adaptation, the 1947 black-and-white film of Miracle on 34th Street still remains the favorite version of this modern Christmas classic. The American public seems to echo what Macy’s stated when declining to participate in the 1994 remake: “We felt there was nothing to be improved upon.” In many ways, it is a perfect film in the sense that there really is nothing that could have been done better: the story, the casting, the acting were all spot-on. The decade from 1941–1951 saw a bumper crop of classic Christmas including Christmas in Connecticut, Holiday Inn, and It’s a Wonderful Life, but with the exception of the latter film none have had the staying power of Miracle on 34th Street. This book describes the origins of the story, the casting and production of the film, its marketing and publicity, and even how it elevated the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade from a local New York event to a national celebration. Finally, it looks at the film’s legacy, including its high ranking among best Christmas movies of all time as well as its placement as ninth overall on the American Film Institute’s list of the most inspiring films.
Written specifically for the first-time visitor who has a limited amount of time, this guide recommends only the really worthwile sights and places to visit in Cyprus. The book includes an introduction to the history, people, wildlife and economy of the region.
“Refreshing . . . A penetrating analysis of the assumptions that underlie SETI and the entire enterprise of searching for life beyond Earth.” —Chris McKay, Nature Fifty years ago, a young astronomer named Frank Drake first pointed a radio telescope at nearby stars in the hope of picking up a signal from an alien civilization. Thus began one of the boldest scientific projects in history, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). After a half-century of scanning the skies, however, astronomers have little to report but an eerie silence—eerie because many scientists are convinced that the universe is teeming with life. Physicist and astrobiologist Paul Davies has been closely involved with SETI for three decades and chairs the SETI Post-Detection Taskgroup, charged with deciding what to do if we’re suddenly confronted with evidence of alien intelligence. He believes the search so far has fallen into an anthropocentric trap—assuming that an alien species will look, think, and behave much like us. In this provocative book Davies refocuses the search, challenging existing ideas of what form an alien intelligence might take, how it might try to communicate with us, and how we should respond if it does. “Paul Davies gives us a panoramic view of the quickening search for cosmic company—a fascinating tale stuffed with novel ideas about the nature of intelligence far beyond our own.” —Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer, SETI Institute “An immensely readable investigation of the SETI enterprise . . . [A] wonderful book.” —New Scientist “A far-ranging look at what might happen here on Earth when we make first contact. Highly recommended for both science fiction and astronomy buffs.” —Publishers Weekly
Provides advice on the essential techniques related to a range of photography fields, featuring detailed coverage of everything from obtaining or adapting equipment to building and using accessories.
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