Краткое описание: В годы Второй мировой войны появился принципиальный метод ведения боевых действий - "вертикальный охват". Крупные силы перебрасывались в тыл противника посредством транспортных самолетов, парашютов и планеров. Как это бывает с любым новым способом ведения боевых действий, отработка тактики и стратегии десантирования велась методом проб и ошибок, порой трагических. На протяжении войны совершенствовалась тактика и техника воздушных десантов…

Краткое описание: The Essential Guide to Landscape Photography is produced by the experts at Digital SLR Magazine. This updated edition of the popular MagBook produced by the experts at Digital SLR Magazine is the most comprehensive and useful guide for photographers of all levels looking to capture compelling landscape images. Filled with expert advice, inspirational images and authoritative gear reviews, this publication provides all the information you'll need to become a master landscape photographer and shoot images like a pro!

Краткое описание: World-renowned wedding photographer, and one of the most widely acclaimed instructors in the industry today, David Ziser brings his no-nonsense, straight-to-the-point teaching style to a book that totally rewrites the rules for how wedding photography is taught. This groundbreaking new book is the first of its kind to focus on the exact areas that wedding photographers have been begging a top pro like David to cover, including how to create professional quality light and beautiful images in every situation, how to compose wedding images that sell, and how to create amazing images in the limited time and at the fast pace of a wedding.

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Translating the chaos of the real world into a breathtakingly simple, beautiful photograph can often seem like an impossible task. With busy, cluttered backgrounds and subjects who don’t know how to pose, how can you take control and get a great shot no matter the situation? In Picture Perfect Practice, photographer Roberto Valenzuela breaks down the craft of photography into three key elements–locations, poses, and execution–that you can use to unlock the photographic opportunities lying beneath every challenging situation.

Краткое описание: Revised and thoroughly updated, this practical guide to photographing people is better than ever! What is the color of skin? You may think you know, until you enter the world of digital photography and try to reproduce what you see. Differences in software, lighting, computer calibration-everything has an impact on color. And that's all before you get into differences between people in terms of skin types, ethnicities, age, gender, and more! Hollywood-based photo-illustrator Lee Varis guides you step-by-step through the maze. This new edition covers the very newest trends and techniques in photographing, lighting, and editing skin-and offers plenty of tips, examples, and valuable advice from the author's own professional experience in the field.

Краткое описание: This invaluable guide inspires and motivates you to capture and edit your own unique still-life images. Top photographer Rick Sammon shares his greatest HDR tips and tricks.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography is a process in which a photographer shoots multiple shots of the same subject at varying exposure settings and then "stitches" the images together with photo-editing software into a single photo that presents sharper color and focus than a single image. Author reveals his most amazing HDR tips, tricks, and techniques for creating the best possible HDR images.

Краткое описание: Take memorable photos of the most popular attractions in the Big Apple! Whether using a point-and-shoot or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking amazing shots of one of one of the world's most photographed cities. Whether you aim to capture the regal Empire State Building, vibrant Times Square, historic Grand Central Station, massive Central Park, or one of New York City's many other landmarks, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking the best shot possible.

Краткое описание: Paul Ott zahlt zu den profiliertesten europaischen Architekturfotografen der Gegenwart. Seine Dokumentationen zeitgenossischer Architektur werden in zahlreichen internationalen Fachzeitschriften und Buchern veroffentlicht. Otts Fotos vermitteln jedoch stets mehr als die blose Physiognomie von Gebauden. In freien Fotoserien untersucht er Strukturen, die unsere Wahrnehmung der Umwelt mindestens so stark beeinflussen wie die Baukunst der Architekten: anonyme landwirtschaftliche Bauten, Hochhauser und ihr Schicksal sowie die dramatische Kulisse von Grostadten wie Sao Paolo.

Краткое описание: This book starts with some background information about photography and digital images to give the reader a common base. Then, several image post-processing techniques are presented with ascending difficulty, from simple resizing or cropping to more advanced subjects such as high dynamic range (HDR) imaging, distortion correction, or panoramas. Armed with these techniques, using the best open-source tools available, you will be ready to start editing your images for free.

Краткое описание: Kennen Sie das Gefühl, alles was Sie fotografieren, so oder ähnlich schon woanders gesehen zu haben? Mangelt es Ihnen an originellen Bildideen, und wünschen Sie sich, einfach »anders« zu fotografieren? Die gute Nachricht ist, dass Sie lernen können, kreativer zu fotografieren und nicht auf den einen »Geistesblitz« warten müssen!