Your Baby in Pictures: The New Parents' Guide to Photographing Your Baby's First Year

Your Baby in Pictures: The New Parents' Guide to Photographing Your Baby's First Year Overview

Capture the story of your baby’s first year! 

The first twelve months of your child’s life are full of precious, fleeting moments, from sleepy newborn yawns to first smiles and wobbly first steps. Why entrust your memories to hastily taken snapshots—or worse yet, none at all? Let professional photographer (and mom) Me Ra Koh help you capture the moments with 40 beautiful “photo recipes” anyone can do, with any camera. Telling your baby’s story in pictures has never been easier! 

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The Truth About Star Wars (Star Wars Episode IV & The Hidden Fortress of Akira Kurosawa)

The Truth About Star Wars (Star Wars Episode IV & The Hidden Fortress of Akira Kurosawa) Overview

Was the idea for Star Wars original? Maybe, maybe not. Nevertheless, there is an inconspicuous side to the story that is rarely given attention. Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope draws strange familiarities to Akira Kurosawa's Hidden Fortress that are certainly of no coincidence. Divulge the similarities and decide for yourself whether the ideas were inspired or stolen. It brings the question to life, was the entire star wars saga original? You decide.

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Near to Nature

Near to Nature Overview

Question: Who might enjoy this book?

Answer #1: If you love nature art, this book presents a gallery of over one-hundred closeup images of such natural wonders as the inner workings of wildflowers, the facial features of adorable insects, and the geometric structures of individual snowflakes.

Answer #2: If you're interested in closeup macro photography, but not interested in the expense and complexity of a DSLR camera, this book teaches you how to use a compact pocket camera at magnification levels greater than you thought possible.

If you have a Canon Powershot, Sony Cybershot, Kodak Easyshare, Nikon Coolpix, Panasonic Lumix, Fujifilm Finepix, Olympus Stylus, Casio Exilim, or any other compact point and shoot camera, this book teaches you how to use it to capture amazing macro images.

So, if you fit into one or both of the above categories as a reader, I believe you'll find this book enjoyable, useful and a good value.

If you like "Near to Nature", consider subscribing to the Kindle Periodical "Macro Madness", which presents galleries of recently captured nature art and various articles focusing upon the challenges and pleasures of macro photography.

I would be delighted to have you as a reader of Near to Nature, and also as a subscriber to Macro Madness Monthly.

Kindest Regards to All,
David Wayne

Near to Nature Specifications

Question: Who might enjoy this book?

Answer #1: If you love nature art, this book presents a gallery of over one-hundred closeup images of such natural wonders as the inner workings of wildflowers, the facial features of adorable insects, and the geometric structures of individual snowflakes.

Answer #2: If you're interested in closeup macro photography, but not interested in the expense and complexity of a DSLR camera, this book teaches you how to use a compact pocket camera at magnification levels greater than you thought possible.

If you have a Canon Powershot, Sony Cybershot, Kodak Easyshare, Nikon Coolpix, Panasonic Lumix, Fujifilm Finepix, Olympus Stylus, Casio Exilim, or any other compact point and shoot camera, this book teaches you how to use it to capture amazing macro images.

So, if you fit into one or both of the above categories as a reader, I believe you'll find this book enjoyable, useful and a good value.

If you like "Near to Nature", consider subscribing to the Kindle Periodical "Macro Madness", which presents galleries of recently captured nature art and various articles focusing upon the challenges and pleasures of macro photography.

I would be delighted to have you as a reader of Near to Nature, and also as a subscriber to Macro Madness Monthly.

Kindest Regards to All,
David Wayne

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David Busch's Canon EOS Rebel T3i/600D Guide to Digital SLR Photography (David Busch Camera Guides)

David Busch's Canon EOS Rebel T3i/600D Guide to Digital SLR Photography (David Busch Camera Guides) Overview

The Rebel T3i/600D is one of the most advanced entry-level cameras Canon has ever introduced. It boasts an astounding 18 megapixels of resolution, blazing-fast automatic focus, and cool features like the real-time preview system called Live View, full high-definition movie shooting, and an amazing new wireless flash capability. As the owner of a Rebel T3i/600D, you demand the ability to take outstanding pictures with your new camera. "David Busch's Canon EOS Rebel T3i/600D Guide to Digital SLR Photography" shows you how, when, and why to use all the cool features, controls, and functions of the Rebel T3i/600D to take great photographs. Introductory chapters will help you get comfortable with the basics of your camera before you dive into exploring creative ways to apply file formats, resolution, aperture/priority exposure, and other automatic exposure features. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so you'll quickly learn how to use the Rebel T3i/600D, and use it like a pro!

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David Busch's Canon EOS 7D Guide to Digital SLR Photography

David Busch's Canon EOS 7D Guide to Digital SLR Photography Overview

Welcome to the Canon EOS 7D, Canon's new digital SLR that is loaded with professional features at an affordable price. DAVID BUSCH'S CANON EOS 7D GUIDE TO DIGITAL SLR PHOTOGRAPHY shows readers how to make the most of their camera's robust feature set, including 18 megapixel resolution, blazing fast automatic focus, the real-time preview system Live View, and full HD movie-making capabilities, to take outstanding photos and videos. They'll learn how, when, and, most importantly, why to use all the cool features and functions of their camera to take eye-popping photographs. Introductory chapters will help them get comfortable with the basics of their camera before you dive right into exploring creative ways to apply the Canon EOS 7D's exposure modes, focus controls, and electronic flash options. This book is chock full of hands-on tips for choosing lenses, flash units, and software products to use with their new camera. Beautiful, full-color images illustrate where the essential buttons and dials are, so they'll quickly learn how to their Canon EOS 7D, and use it well.

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• Shows readers how to master all the features and functions of the Canon EOS 7D, Canon's advanced yet affordable new dSLR model.


• Clear instructions and beautiful, full-color images will quickly help readers get familiar and comfortable with their cameras.


• Written by working photographer and best-selling camera guide author David Busch, who understands digital photography with Canon digital single lens reflex cameras.

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Travels In Arizona - Goldfield

Travels In Arizona - Goldfield Overview

Book contains more then 165 pages with more than 165 color and black and white images.

One of the lesser known places in Arizona is the ghost town "Goldfield." Originally established in 1893 it flourished then was abandoned quickly when the gold ore ran out. It has since been reconstructed and is quite fun to visit. This book is primarily a picture guide book of what you can expect should you visit.

The photographs are all original and taken by the author. Some are in black and white and more than half are in color.

The author began his career in photography in the early 1960's and has had thousands of photographs published both nationally and internationally. Some of his fine art  prints are currently on exhibit at "The Center For The Arts" in Globe, Arizona.

Travels In Arizona - Goldfield Specifications

Book contains more then 165 pages with more than 165 color and black and white images.

One of the lesser known places in Arizona is the ghost town "Goldfield." Originally established in 1893 it flourished then was abandoned quickly when the gold ore ran out. It has since been reconstructed and is quite fun to visit. This book is primarily a picture guide book of what you can expect should you visit.

The photographs are all original and taken by the author. Some are in black and white and more than half are in color.

The author began his career in photography in the early 1960's and has had thousands of photographs published both nationally and internationally. Some of his fine art  prints are currently on exhibit at "The Center For The Arts" in Globe, Arizona.

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Art of Brave

Art of Brave Overview

Brave is Pixar's thirteenth feature film, but it marks two big firsts for the award-winning animation studio. It's Pixar's first feature film driven by a female lead and its first set in an ancient historical period. Against a backdrop of castles, forests, and highlands, Brave follows the fiery Merida as she clashes with the duty of her royal life and embarks on a journey through the rugged landscape of the dark ages of Scotland. At once epic and intimate, the latest Pixar masterpiece weaves a story of magic, danger, and adventure and the fierce bonds of family.
Featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with the film's many artists and filmmakers, The Art of Brave showcases the gorgeous concept art that went into the making of this movie, including color scripts, storyboards, character studies, environment art, sculpts, and more. A Foreword by Brenda Chapman and Mark Andrews, the film's directors, and a preface by Chief Creative Officer John Lasseter shed light on the creation of this landmark film.

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The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter)

The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter) Feature

• Best-selling book, updated for Adobe Photoshop CS5, shows the exact techniques digital photographers need to know to create beautiful images
• Scott Kelby is the best-selling computer book author in the world.

The Adobe Photoshop CS5 Book for Digital Photographers (Voices That Matter) Overview

Are you ready for an amazing new version of The Photoshop Book that breaks all the rules? Scott Kelby, Editor and Publisher of Photoshop User magazine—and the best-selling Photoshop author in the world today—once again takes this book to a whole new level as he uncovers more of the latest, most important, and most useful new Adobe Photoshop CS5 techniques for digital photographers.

This major update to his award-winning, record-breaking book does something for digital photographers that’s never been done before—it cuts through the bull and shows you exactly “how to do it.” It’s not a bunch of theory; it doesn’t challenge you to come up with your own settings or figure it out on your own. Instead, Scott shows you step by step the exact techniques used by today’s cutting-edge digital photographers, and best of all, he shows you flat-out exactly which settings to use, when to use them, and why. That’s why the previous editions of this book are widely used as the official study guide in photography courses at colleges and universities around the world.

Each year, Scott trains thousands of professional photographers how to use Photoshop, and almost without exception they have the same questions, the same problems, and the same challenges—and that’s exactly what he covers in this book. You’ll learn:

• The sharpening techniques the pros really use.
• The pros’ tricks for fixing the most common digital photo problems fast!
• The step-by-step setup for getting what comes out of your printer to match exactly what you see onscreen.
• A whole chapter on how to process HDR (High Dynamic Range) images using CS5’s new Merge to HDR Pro.
• How to master CS5’s new Content-Aware Fill.
• How to color correct any photo without breaking a sweat.
• How to process RAW images like a pro (plus how to take advantage of all the new Camera Raw features in CS5!).
• How to use the included gray card to make color correction just a matter of three clicks.
• How to show your work like a pro!
• A host of shortcuts, workarounds, and slick “insider” tricks to send your productivity through the roof!

Plus, Scott includes a special bonus chapter with his own CS5 workflow, from start to finish, and each chapter ends with a Photoshop Killer Tips section, packed with time-saving, job-saving tips that make all the difference. If you’re a digital photographer, and if you’re ready to learn all the “tricks of the trade”—the same ones that today’s leading pros use to correct, edit, sharpen, retouch, and present their work—then you’re holding the book that will do just that.

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The Story Book - a writers' guide to story development, principles, problem resolution and marketing

The Story Book - a writers' guide to story development, principles, problem resolution and marketing Overview

`Fantastic. A bible for writers.` Bookshelf

Author, scriptwriter, story consultant and Ph.D scholar of story theory, David Baboulene, helps you to understand what makes stories that grip. With invaluable new thinking on subtext plus insights on story success from:

Bob Gale: Legendary Hollywood scriptwriter and producer of the Back to the Future trilogy.

Lee Child: 16 million Jack Reacher novels sold in 43 countries and 29 languages.

Willy Russell: celebrated playwright and film maker of classics such as Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita, Blood Brothers...

John Sullivan: television comedy writing legend - Only Fools and Horses, Citizen Smith, Just Good Friends...

Simply a must-read for anyone wanting to understand how to turn ideas into stories that sell.

The Story Book - a writers' guide to story development, principles, problem resolution and marketing Specifications

`Fantastic. A bible for writers.` Bookshelf

Author, scriptwriter, story consultant and Ph.D scholar of story theory, David Baboulene, helps you to understand what makes stories that grip. With invaluable new thinking on subtext plus insights on story success from:

Bob Gale: Legendary Hollywood scriptwriter and producer of the Back to the Future trilogy.

Lee Child: 16 million Jack Reacher novels sold in 43 countries and 29 languages.

Willy Russell: celebrated playwright and film maker of classics such as Shirley Valentine, Educating Rita, Blood Brothers...

John Sullivan: television comedy writing legend - Only Fools and Horses, Citizen Smith, Just Good Friends...

Simply a must-read for anyone wanting to understand how to turn ideas into stories that sell.

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Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers))

Canon EOS Rebel T3i / 600D For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) Overview

A full-color guide to Canon's exciting new dSLR camera

Whether it's your first dSLR, your first Canon camera, or simply a new tool for your photography, your Canon Rebel T3i/600D has countless capabilities and you'll want to understand them all. This book covers all the dials, menus, and controls, showing you how to use each one. It explains how to change and use various lenses and offers advice on exposure, focus, printing, using flash, sharing photos online, and much more, all with plenty of full-color examples to show what you can achieve.

• Canon's popular T3i/600D offers a vast array of options for the new dSLR photographer; this book guides you through all the settings, dials, and menus
• Explains how to use Live View mode and record, edit, and play back video
• Provides tips and advice on working with exposure, manipulating focus and color, switching from auto to manual controls, and using lighting creatively
• Shows how to get photos from the camera to the computer, then edit and manage them using different software packages
• Illustrated with full-color photos from the author, showing what you can achieve

This fun and friendly book helps you to quickly and confidently take advantage of the many creative possibilities offered by your new Canon camera.

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On Target Photo Training: Volume 7 - Photo Lighting - Hard Light Shaping

On Target Photo Training: Volume 7 - Photo Lighting - Hard Light Shaping Overview

Here in Volume 7 we are concerned with hard light and how to shape it to get some pretty stunning results! For most of us, the sun is our primary light source. Unless it is hidden behind a bank of clouds, it is a hard light source. Learning how to work with hard light is vital to our progression as photographers!

Once you are comfortable with working and shaping hard light, life gets pretty exciting... you can control your viewers emotions at will.

It's when you start putting emotion into your photography that you stop creating "snapshots" and start making "art."

Here are a few of the chapter headings and what they include...

Hard Light: First we discuss what hard light is and some of the situations where we might find it being used.

Control Viewer Emotions: How hard light is used to elicit and control emotion in our photos.

Light Angles Matter: With hard light, the angle of the light is a key consideration. Shoot at the wrong angle and you could create a portrait that will absolutely be hated... and possibly create an enemy for life.

Shoot at the right angle and you may see your work on the wall of a gallery someday!

Light Shaping Flags Fingers & Dots: Do you know what "Flags", "Fingers", "Dots", "Cookies", "Gobos" and "Snoots" are?

You will in an hour or so after getting Volume 7 of the "On Target Photo Training" series. Not only will you know what they are, but you will know how and when to use them!

On Target Photo Training: Volume 7 - Photo Lighting - Hard Light Shaping Specifications

Here in Volume 7 we are concerned with hard light and how to shape it to get some pretty stunning results! For most of us, the sun is our primary light source. Unless it is hidden behind a bank of clouds, it is a hard light source. Learning how to work with hard light is vital to our progression as photographers!

Once you are comfortable with working and shaping hard light, life gets pretty exciting... you can control your viewers emotions at will.

It's when you start putting emotion into your photography that you stop creating "snapshots" and start making "art."

Here are a few of the chapter headings and what they include...

Hard Light: First we discuss what hard light is and some of the situations where we might find it being used.

Control Viewer Emotions: How hard light is used to elicit and control emotion in our photos.

Light Angles Matter: With hard light, the angle of the light is a key consideration. Shoot at the wrong angle and you could create a portrait that will absolutely be hated... and possibly create an enemy for life.

Shoot at the right angle and you may see your work on the wall of a gallery someday!

Light Shaping Flags Fingers & Dots: Do you know what "Flags", "Fingers", "Dots", "Cookies", "Gobos" and "Snoots" are?

You will in an hour or so after getting Volume 7 of the "On Target Photo Training" series. Not only will you know what they are, but you will know how and when to use them!

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Titanic in Photographs (Titanic Collection)

Titanic in Photographs (Titanic Collection) Overview

The name Titanic has become synonymous with catastrophe, the story of this luxurious liner legendary. Wrecked after colliding with an iceberg on her maiden voyage, the loss of around 1,500 lives among her passengers and crew has gone down in history as one of the most emotive and tragic disasters in history.

In this evocative collection of photographs the authors of TITANIC: The Ship Magnificent tell Titanic's full story, set against the backdrop of the great race to build the biggest and best passenger liner. From her genesis in the shipyard of Harland & Wolff to the anticipation of her launch and through her fitting out and sea trials, the excitement of Titanic's maiden voyage is keenly evident in the many rare and unusual images in this book. Looking at her departure from Southampton and her stops at Cherbourg and Queenstown, and including many photos never before published, the book follows the story to its tragic conclusion, the role of the Carpathia and the aftermath of this shattering disaster.

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On Target Photo Training: Volume 5 - Master Camera Lighting!

On Target Photo Training: Volume 5 - Master Camera Lighting! Overview

Photography is capturing light...that's it! So, learning to master camera lighting is not just nice...or important. It is VITAL! this volume of the "On Target Photo Training" will quickly give you a solid base to work from.

In this volume we discuss...

Light: What is it and how does it relate to photography? We discuss light in all it's various forms - incident, reflected, warm, soft, hard, cool and so on. How do each of these affect your photography. from both a technical AND an artistic viewpoint.

Color Temperature: This is one of the most misunderstood factors of light - but not for you. You are going to understand the color temperature of light and how to use it to put emotion in your photos.

Photo Exercise 1 - As always, theory is nice, but the important (and fun) part is discovering that you can actually DO THIS! It's easier than you think to get truly masterful photos!

Metering - This is where you really start to separate yourself from your friends. You'll learn about the various kinds of light meter, how they work and how to work THEM.

Calibrating Your In Camera Reflected Light Meter - if your in camera meter isn't properly calibrated, you don't stand a chance. Here is how to know...

Calibrating Incidence Light Meters - same as above only calibrating your handheld meter is even MORE important!

And more...And more...And more...

The word photography is from the ancient Greek and literally means "writing with light." By the time you are done going through this easy to understand course volume you will not only be able to "write" with light, but you'll be writing like Shakespeare!

On Target Photo Training: Volume 5 - Master Camera Lighting! Specifications

Photography is capturing light...that's it! So, learning to master camera lighting is not just nice...or important. It is VITAL! this volume of the "On Target Photo Training" will quickly give you a solid base to work from.

In this volume we discuss...

Light: What is it and how does it relate to photography? We discuss light in all it's various forms - incident, reflected, warm, soft, hard, cool and so on. How do each of these affect your photography. from both a technical AND an artistic viewpoint.

Color Temperature: This is one of the most misunderstood factors of light - but not for you. You are going to understand the color temperature of light and how to use it to put emotion in your photos.

Photo Exercise 1 - As always, theory is nice, but the important (and fun) part is discovering that you can actually DO THIS! It's easier than you think to get truly masterful photos!

Metering - This is where you really start to separate yourself from your friends. You'll learn about the various kinds of light meter, how they work and how to work THEM.

Calibrating Your In Camera Reflected Light Meter - if your in camera meter isn't properly calibrated, you don't stand a chance. Here is how to know...

Calibrating Incidence Light Meters - same as above only calibrating your handheld meter is even MORE important!

And more...And more...And more...

The word photography is from the ancient Greek and literally means "writing with light." By the time you are done going through this easy to understand course volume you will not only be able to "write" with light, but you'll be writing like Shakespeare!

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Titanic in Photographs (Titanic Collection)

Titanic in Photographs (Titanic Collection) Overview

The name Titanic has become synonymous with catastrophe, the story of this luxurious liner legendary. Wrecked after colliding with an iceberg on her maiden voyage, the loss of around 1,500 lives among her passengers and crew has gone down in history as one of the most emotive and tragic disasters in history.

In this evocative collection of photographs the authors of TITANIC: The Ship Magnificent tell Titanic's full story, set against the backdrop of the great race to build the biggest and best passenger liner. From her genesis in the shipyard of Harland & Wolff to the anticipation of her launch and through her fitting out and sea trials, the excitement of Titanic's maiden voyage is keenly evident in the many rare and unusual images in this book. Looking at her departure from Southampton and her stops at Cherbourg and Queenstown, and including many photos never before published, the book follows the story to its tragic conclusion, the role of the Carpathia and the aftermath of this shattering disaster.

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BetterPhoto Basics: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro

BetterPhoto Basics: The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Taking Photos Like a Pro Overview

Absolutely anyone can take better photos!
 
If you can press a button, you can take great pictures. It’s as simple as that. In BetterPhoto Basics, Jim Miotke, founder of the popular online photography school BetterPhoto.com, shares tips and tricks to improve your photos right away, no matter what camera you’re using. Too busy to read a book? No problem—flip to any page for an instant tip to use right away! Learn to compose knockout shots, make the most of indoor and outdoor light, and photograph twenty popular subjects, from sunsets and flowers to a family portrait. Those who want to go further get tips on controlling exposure and the secrets behind ten advanced creative techniques. And everyone will appreciate Jim’s breakdown of easy fixes to make in Photoshop. No matter what your level of experience, you’ll be amazed how easy it is to start taking photos like the pros.  

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Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques for Photographers Using Photoshop (Voices That Matter)

Professional Portrait Retouching Techniques for Photographers Using Photoshop (Voices That Matter) Overview

Each year, Scott Kelby, Editor-in-Chief of Photoshop User magazine and the #1 best-selling Photoshop author, trains literally thousands of photographers on how to retouch portraits using Photoshop through his live seminars, online classes, DVDs, and standing-room only workshops at the Photoshop World Conference & Expo. Now you can learn the same techniques he uses in his own retouching workflow, in the only book of its kind–one written expressly for photographers who do their own retouching.

As a pro photographer himself, Scott understands that photographers make their living shooting, not retouching. But, delivering fully retouched images is now expected by clients. That’s why Scott put together this amazing resource for teaching photographers the quickest, easiest, and most effective ways to create professional-looking, retouched final images without spending hours grinding away at painstaking, detailed techniques.

LEARN HOW THE PROS DO IT

It’s all here–the step-by-step methods for fixing, enhancing, and finishing your portraits in Photoshop. Using the techniques in this book, you’ll create images that will absolutely wow your clients. You’ll learn:
• How to soften skin and still retain detail and texture

• The best tricks for beautifully enhancing eyes, eyebrows, and eyelashes

• How to selectively sharpen portraits without complicated masking

• How to create gorgeous-looking lips

• How to remove blemishes fast and keep the most detail

• The pros’ tricks for body sculpting

• How to make your subject’s hair look fabulous

• How to give your retouches that natural look that sets them apart

• Plus, you get Scott’s complete 5-minute, 15-minute, and 30-minute start-to-finish workflows

If you’re ready to learn the “tricks of the trade”–the same ones that today’s leading pro photographers use to retouch, tuck, tighten, and tone their images for that pro-retouched look–you’re holding the book that will do exactly that. It will radically change the way you retouch your portraits from here on out, and give you the best-looking, most natural retouches you’ve ever done.

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MY HOT PHOTOS 6

MY HOT PHOTOS 6 Overview

(Striptease Photos) (Naked & Stripping Nude Photo Book)

MY HOT PHOTOS 6 Specifications

(Striptease Photos) (Naked & Stripping Nude Photo Book)

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The Digital Photography Book, Part 4

The Digital Photography Book, Part 4 Overview

Scott Kelby, author of The Digital Photography Book (the best-selling digital photography book of all time), is back with another follow-up to his smash best-seller, with an entirely new book that picks up right where volume 3 left off. It's even more of that "Ah ha, so that' s how they do it," straight-to-the-point, skip-the-techno-jargon stuff people can really use today, and that made volume 1 the world's best-selling book on digital photography.

This book truly has a brilliant premise, and here's how Scott describes it: "If you and I were out on a shoot and you asked me, 'Hey Scott, I want the light for this portrait to look really soft and flattering. How far back should I put this softbox?' I wouldn't give you a lecture about lighting ratios, or flash modifiers. In real life, I'd just turn to you and say, 'Move it in as close to your subject as you possibly can, without it actually showing up in the shot.' Well, that's what this book is all about: you and I out shooting where I answer questions, give you advice, and share the secrets I've learned, just like I would with a friend--without all the technical explanations and techie photo speak."

Each page covers a single concept on how to make your photography better. Every time you turn the page, you'll learn another pro setting, tool, or trick to transform your work from snapshots into gallery prints. If you're tired of taking shots that look "okay," and if you're tired of looking in photography magazines and thinking, "Why don't my shots look like that?" then this is the book for you.

This isn't a book of theory, full of confusing jargon and detailed concepts. This is a book on which button to push, which setting to use, and when to use it. With another 200 of the most closely guarded photographic "tricks of the trade," this book gets you shooting dramatically better-looking, sharper, more colorful, more professional-looking photos every time.

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Beyond Snapshots: How to Take That Fancy DSLR Camera Off "Auto" and Photograph Your Life like a Pro

Beyond Snapshots: How to Take That Fancy DSLR Camera Off "Auto" and Photograph Your Life like a Pro Overview

Ready to Capture Your Story with Beautiful Photos?
 
Let professional photographers Rachel Devine and Peta Mazey show you how to use that fancy DSLR to photograph the story of your life, from falling in love and having a baby, to the everyday moments that are no less precious. You’ll learn:
 


   • Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them
   • How to take portraits of your children, friends, pets—even yourself
   • How to capture light to make your photos more dramatic
   • How to make colors pop, eyes sparkle, and skin tones more realistic
   • How to capture the uniqueness and wonder of your family, friends, and world
 
After all, why trust your memories to regular snapshots when with just a little knowledge, you can create beautiful photographs?
 
Be inspired to see the beauty around you, every day.

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I Met a Greek Goddess in Nashville, Tennessee

I Met a Greek Goddess in Nashville, Tennessee Overview

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and wondering whether where you were in San Francisco or San Diego, Silicon Valley or Seattle, New Delhi or Nashville - this humorous photo story of a modern Nomad describes the first hand experiences of a Hi-tech immigrant who moves to Nashville from Silicon Valley and beautifully captures Nashville as seen by a West coast migrant, combining his stunning imagination with equally stunning imagery, making us feel we are driving through the streets of Tennessee with him.

He brings the contrast and similarities between the west coast and Tennessee beautifully, using colorful words and photographs, and to share his state of mind as he is tossed around by his destiny:

"The snowflakes descend slowly, floating in the air, allowing the air current to carry them with it, letting it change their paths. They have chosen not to confront their destiny, choosing instead to enjoy every second of their short lives, their journey to the ground."

Great splashes of humor, yet very thoughtful!

I Met a Greek Goddess in Nashville, Tennessee Specifications

Imagine waking up in the middle of the night and wondering whether where you were in San Francisco or San Diego, Silicon Valley or Seattle, New Delhi or Nashville - this humorous photo story of a modern Nomad describes the first hand experiences of a Hi-tech immigrant who moves to Nashville from Silicon Valley and beautifully captures Nashville as seen by a West coast migrant, combining his stunning imagination with equally stunning imagery, making us feel we are driving through the streets of Tennessee with him.

He brings the contrast and similarities between the west coast and Tennessee beautifully, using colorful words and photographs, and to share his state of mind as he is tossed around by his destiny:

"The snowflakes descend slowly, floating in the air, allowing the air current to carry them with it, letting it change their paths. They have chosen not to confront their destiny, choosing instead to enjoy every second of their short lives, their journey to the ground."

Great splashes of humor, yet very thoughtful!

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Photoshop Elements 10: The Missing Manual

Photoshop Elements 10: The Missing Manual Overview

Elements 10 offers much of Photoshop's power without the huge price tag. It's a great tool for most image-editing buffs—whether you’re a photographer, scrapbooker, or aspiring graphic artist. But Elements still doesn't come with a useful manual. This bestselling book helps you get the most out of the program, from the basics to advanced tips for both Windows and Mac users.

The important stuff you need to know:

• Quickly learn your way around. Customize Elements to suit your working style.
• Get to work right away. Import, organize, and make quick image fixes with ease.
• Retouch any image. Learn how to repair and restore old and damaged photos.
• Add pizzazz. Give images more zip with dozens of filters, layer styles, and special effects.
• Design with words. Make text flow along a curved path or around an object or shape.
• Find your creative flair. Create scrapbooks, greeting cards, photo books, and more.
• Try out advanced techniques. Work with layers, blend modes, and other tools.

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cougarVille (A Chasin' Tale)

cougarVille (A Chasin' Tale) Overview

39 RELATED PHOTOS INCLUDED
Rod Platinum’s ‘Chasin’ Tale’ Series is both short story and related photo series. The title contains Mature Content, and is suitable for Adults Only!

The Tale |

This past Friday I moved into cougarVille, and by Sunday evening I was getting ass. It’s hard to believe really, but I somehow lucked into moving into the only town in America where every single woman is middle-aged, divorced, and amazing looking.

cougarVille (A Chasin' Tale) Specifications

39 RELATED PHOTOS INCLUDED
Rod Platinum’s ‘Chasin’ Tale’ Series is both short story and related photo series. The title contains Mature Content, and is suitable for Adults Only!

The Tale |

This past Friday I moved into cougarVille, and by Sunday evening I was getting ass. It’s hard to believe really, but I somehow lucked into moving into the only town in America where every single woman is middle-aged, divorced, and amazing looking.

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Lilacs F to L (Lilacs A - Z Coffee Table Books)

Lilacs F to L (Lilacs A - Z Coffee Table Books) Overview

A series of books that identify full color images of Lilacs. All images are correctly identified from tags that were attached to the bushes at the time they were photographed. Due to the size of the completed books, we have broken Lilacs A to Z into four books, varieties that start with A through E, F through L, M through Q, and R through Z.

Years ago I lived in Rochester, NY, which has a park with hundreds of Lilac bushes. Each spring there is a Lilac Festival, usually during the peak blooming season for the majority of the bushes. There are some that bloom ahead of the rest, and some late blooming, but since I lived in the area, I could photograph all the Lilacs at their peaks.

I got my love of lilacs from my Grandmother, who had a beautiful, large lilac bush in front of her country farmhouse. Every Spring when we visited her the smell of lilacs floated in the air and through the open windows into the house. It was tall enough to shade part of the yard where I would sit and read.

After photographing the Lilacs for years, I started to realize that I wanted to know more about them, what they actually were. After that I started photographing not only the bushes but also the tags and signs around them so that I could accurately identify the specific varieties.

All identifications were made from tags attached to the lilac bushes as they were photographed. Any bush without a tag is not included in this book.

We hope you enjoy this Coffee Table book that fits on your Kindle and brings a breath of Spring into your day.

Best viewed on Kindle color apps, or Kindle Fire, but still looks good in Black and White.

Lilacs F to L (Lilacs A - Z Coffee Table Books) Specifications

A series of books that identify full color images of Lilacs. All images are correctly identified from tags that were attached to the bushes at the time they were photographed. Due to the size of the completed books, we have broken Lilacs A to Z into four books, varieties that start with A through E, F through L, M through Q, and R through Z.

Years ago I lived in Rochester, NY, which has a park with hundreds of Lilac bushes. Each spring there is a Lilac Festival, usually during the peak blooming season for the majority of the bushes. There are some that bloom ahead of the rest, and some late blooming, but since I lived in the area, I could photograph all the Lilacs at their peaks.

I got my love of lilacs from my Grandmother, who had a beautiful, large lilac bush in front of her country farmhouse. Every Spring when we visited her the smell of lilacs floated in the air and through the open windows into the house. It was tall enough to shade part of the yard where I would sit and read.

After photographing the Lilacs for years, I started to realize that I wanted to know more about them, what they actually were. After that I started photographing not only the bushes but also the tags and signs around them so that I could accurately identify the specific varieties.

All identifications were made from tags attached to the lilac bushes as they were photographed. Any bush without a tag is not included in this book.

We hope you enjoy this Coffee Table book that fits on your Kindle and brings a breath of Spring into your day.

Best viewed on Kindle color apps, or Kindle Fire, but still looks good in Black and White.

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Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Book: The Complete Guide for Photographers, The

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Book: The Complete Guide for Photographers, The Overview

Adobe Photoshop Lightroom was designed from the ground up with digital photographers in mind, offering powerful editing features in a streamlined interface that lets photographers import, sort, and organize images. This completely updated bestseller was also written with photographers in mind. Author Martin Evening describes features in Lightroom 4 in detail from a photographer’s perspective. As an established commercial and fashion photographer, Martin knows firsthand what photographers need for an efficient workflow. He has also been working with Lightroom from the beginning, monitoring the product’s development and providing valued feedback to Adobe. As a result, Martin knows the software inside and out, from image selection to image editing to image management. In this book you’ll learn how to:

• Work efficiently with images shot in the raw or JPEG format

• Import photographs with ease and sort them according to your workflow

• Create and manage a personal image library

• Apply tonal adjustments to multiple images quickly

• Integrate Lightroom with Adobe Photoshop

• Export images for print or Web as digital contact sheets or personal portfolios

• Make the most of new features in Lightroom 4, such as the Camera Raw Process 2012 Basic panel tone controls

Photographers will find Lightroom 4–and The Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4 Book–indispensable tools in their digital darkrooms.

This book’s companion site, www.thelightroombook.com, offers video tutorials, articles, sample images, and updates from author Martin Evening.


“With Martin’s expert guidance, you’ll soon find that you have precisely the tools you need to turn your concentration back where it belongs–on making better pictures!”

–George Jardine, digital photography consultant

 “As a photographer himself, Martin Evening knows what tools photographers need to realize their creative vision. In this book, he shows not only how Adobe Photoshop Lightroom works but also why it will become an essential part of any photographer’s workflow.”

–Greg Gorman, photographer

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The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism

The Golden Hat: Talking Back to Autism Overview

Thank you for taking this journey with us. We hope this book brings a new awareness of the opportunity we have to help those with autism learn to communicate and realize their ambitions. People with autism have the potential to achieve great things, but only when given the appropriate support and education. This is why the Golden Hat Foundation was formed. All author proceeds from this book go directly to the Golden Hat Foundation. With your help, we can change the world for people with autism. For more information about the Golden Hat Foundation and ways you can help, please visit our website: www.goldenhatfoundation.org

“I simply couldn’t conceive of how devastating it would be not to be able to hear my children’s voices. Not to be able to communicate with them, to hear them learn, grow, and express themselves verbally. How fortunate, how blessed I am. This overwhelmed me. I can talk to my children, I can respond to their needs and comfort them when they tell me they are unwell. I can tell them stories and hear them tell theirs.”

Kate Winslet

Imagine what it would be like not to be able to communicate with those we love. For many individuals living with nonverbal autism and their families, this is their everyday reality. The Golden Hat is an intimate response to this reality created by Kate Winslet, Margret Ericsdottir, and her son Keli, who has nonverbal autism.

Kate and Margret’s stories, their personal email correspondence, and Keli’s poetry give us a profound insight into the world of those living with autism. Kate has shared this story with some of the world’s most famous people, posing the question: “What is important to you to express?” Their responses are a collection of intimate self-portraits and unique quotes. Among them are:

Christina Aguilera

Zac Efron

Julianne Moore

Maria Sharapova

Kobe Bryant

James Franco

Rosie O’Donnell

Ben Stiller

Michael Caine

Ricky Gervais

Michael Phelps

Meryl Streep

Kim Cattrall

Tom Hanks

John C. Reilly

Justin Timberlake

George Clooney

Elton John

Tim Robbins

Naomi Watts

Leonardo DiCaprio

Jude Law

Kristin Scott Thomas

Oprah Winfrey

Put together by Kate, Margret, and the dedicated team who work daily on the Golden Hat Foundation, this project has been a labor of love.

All the author proceeds from this groundbreaking book will benefit the Golden Hat Foundation, founded by Kate Winslet and Margret Ericsdottir to build innovative living campuses for people with autism and raise public awareness of their intellectual capabilities.

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