Ansel Adams The Camera (The Photography Series 1): Comprehensive photography guide

The Camera (The Ansel Adams Photography Series 1), Ansel Adams

Dive into the world of Ansel Adams with Ansel Adams: The Camera, and trust me, it's not your average photography book. This gem, kicking off the Ansel Adams Photography Series, is like sitting down for coffee with the legend himself. Adams doesn't just talk cameras and composition; he takes you on a deep dive into how he saw the world—light, shadow, and all.

Thanks to Little, Brown's reprint, this 224-page treasure is yours to explore. And what's inside? Oh, just the good stuff: technical tips that actually make sense (shocking, right?), real-world examples to get your creative juices flowing, and Adams' own take on what makes a photo sing. It's like he's right there, nudging you to see beyond the lens.

No matter if you're just starting out or you've been snapping pics for years, this book's got something for you. Plus, at 7.5 x 1 x 9.45 inches and a featherlight 1.35 pounds, it's the perfect sidekick for those 'I need to capture that' moments. Because let's face it, inspiration doesn't wait for you to set up a studio.

Features
  • Part of Ansel Adams series
  • Detailed technical insights
  • High-quality reprint edition
  • Includes practical examples
  • Comprehensive photography guide

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  • Brand: Ansel Adams
  • Seller: Amazon
  • ID: 0821221841
  • : 0821221841
  • : 978-0821221846
  • Language: English
  • paperback: 224 pages
  • publisher: Little, Brown; Reprint edition (June 1, 1995)
  • Dimensions: 7.5 x 1 x 9.45 inches
  • Item Weight: 1.35 pounds
  • First listed by seller: 5/8/25

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0821221841 1681988453 1138323357 0500296979 0374532338 1681988992
978-0821221846 978-1681988450 978-1138323353 978-0500296974 978-0374532338 978-1681988993
Language English English English English English English
paperback 224 pages 524 pages 288 pages 144 pages 272 pages
publisher Little, Brown; Reprint edition (June 1, 1995) Rocky Nook Routledge; 7th edition (March 26, 2020) Thames & Hudson (May 2, 2023) Hill and Wang; Reprint edition (October 12, 2010) Rocky Nook; 2nd edition (October 18, 2022)
Dimensions 7.5 x 1 x 9.45 inches 3.5 x 0.5 x 5.25 inches 6.14 x 1.25 x 9.21 inches 8.5 x 1.1 x 7.8 inches 5.4 x 0.35 x 8.25 inches 10 x 0.75 x 7.75 inches
Item Weight 1.35 pounds 2.31 pounds 8.4 ounces 2.31 pounds 2.31 pounds 2.05 pounds
The Camera (The Ansel Adams Photography Series 1), Ansel Adams

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