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In this book Paul Gallagher takes a sweeping look at the world of creative monochrome photography. Both a reflection on the first twenty years of what he expects to be a lifetime’s work and an exploration of black and white photography’s development and potential, Aspects of Expression is a captivating assessment of the medium, and the uncertain implications of an increasingly digital world. Among the issues the author considers is why he, and so many others, still consider monochrome to be a uniquely expressive medium for image-makers; why seeing in monochrome is different from seeing in colour; and what it is about monochrome that allows it to express such powerful emotions. He discusses the ways in which monochrome photographers have used darkroom techniques to refine and enhance their images, examining how these can alter the mood and emotional impact of a photograph. Finally, he asks whether new, digital technology points the way forward for further advances in the art of monochrome. Illustrated with Paul Gallagher’s own superb black and white images, most of which were produced using large-format cameras and individually hand-processed film, this book is itself a testament to the continuing power and potential of monochrome, and is a volume that will be cherished by the legions of monochrome photographers throughout the world.
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Paul Gallagher has established a name for his outstanding monochrome landscape work which is represented by a number of galleries. He lectures for Epson, runs his own field- and print-based workshops, leads masterclasses for Light & Land, and lectures in colleges throughout the UK. He is author of Aspects of Expression: Exploring the Art and Craft of Monochrome Photography, and has written widely for the UK photographic press.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Pauls book is a breath of fresh air. Reading through Pauls book the reader senses his passion and love of large format black and white image making. His tenacious approach and honesty when describing 'seeing' a black and white image is appreciated, especially in an age where most, but not all, modern day photographers choose to photograph in colour, only to then convert an image to monochrome. 'Seeing' in black and white IS what makes a monochrome image successful, and this is spelt out from the outset.
The book starts with a foreword by photographer Joe Cornish, before the Introduction. Aspects Of Expression is another titled chapter, being broken down into four areas covering Light, Emotion, Vision and Expression. Photographs are displayed over a full page, which is always a bonus in a photography book. To accompany these images are smaller images, detailing Photoshop adjustments using Curve Adjustment Layers. The next chapters are Methods, detailing everything from whats in Pauls kit bag, Film, Computers, Scanning, Cloning etc. And finally The Images, a section showing smaller images within the book, with text about the image, emotive quality and camera, lens and film choices.
The book is printed on high quality 'smooth art' type paper, which is always brilliant to see, as this gives the book a much more high quality feel. The additional bonus of this is the photographs leap out from the page, and every detail can be seen and taken in. They are very well printed for this book.
This is Pauls first book, and I feel it's a great way to start his publishing CV. However, I have to say, that despite the beautiful images and Pauls expressive words, the book lacks details. Anyone wanting this book to fulfil desires on 'how to's' will be disappointed. This is not a book on processes. This book details much more on the emotion and seeing. However I think Paul could of gone a lot further with this, and gone much deeper. The text is well written, however I feel cut short a little. Additionally, the step-by-step guides to Photoshop use is no where near the quantity or quality a professional would really go through in post processing an image from a scan. A few curve adjustments do not make a winning image, and I feel from knowing Photoshop well enough myself, Paul has left out a lot from his workflow, which leaves the reader feeling disappointed and cheated a little, taking the books description.
Its probably very difficult to explain 'everything' in a book, and maybe Paul could read through his book and admit that he could of gone further in hindsight. Personally I was looking forward to much more detail on the workflow side and didn't get it. This is what has let the book down for me. However its shouldn't put off anyone from investing in this book because Pauls ability to captivate and excite is welcomed and very much passed on. I can't wait to get out there and try 'seeing' in monochrome, rather than cheating and converting from colour. Paul should be praised for keeping traditional black and white film photography alive and kicking, and proves that film is not dead and buried in a digital age, but can work and integrate with modern technology.
The book starts with a foreword by photographer Joe Cornish, before the Introduction. Aspects Of Expression is another titled chapter, being broken down into four areas covering Light, Emotion, Vision and Expression. Photographs are displayed over a full page, which is always a bonus in a photography book. To accompany these images are smaller images, detailing Photoshop adjustments using Curve Adjustment Layers. The next chapters are Methods, detailing everything from whats in Pauls kit bag, Film, Computers, Scanning, Cloning etc. And finally The Images, a section showing smaller images within the book, with text about the image, emotive quality and camera, lens and film choices.
The book is printed on high quality 'smooth art' type paper, which is always brilliant to see, as this gives the book a much more high quality feel. The additional bonus of this is the photographs leap out from the page, and every detail can be seen and taken in. They are very well printed for this book.
This is Pauls first book, and I feel it's a great way to start his publishing CV. However, I have to say, that despite the beautiful images and Pauls expressive words, the book lacks details. Anyone wanting this book to fulfil desires on 'how to's' will be disappointed. This is not a book on processes. This book details much more on the emotion and seeing. However I think Paul could of gone a lot further with this, and gone much deeper. The text is well written, however I feel cut short a little. Additionally, the step-by-step guides to Photoshop use is no where near the quantity or quality a professional would really go through in post processing an image from a scan. A few curve adjustments do not make a winning image, and I feel from knowing Photoshop well enough myself, Paul has left out a lot from his workflow, which leaves the reader feeling disappointed and cheated a little, taking the books description.
Its probably very difficult to explain 'everything' in a book, and maybe Paul could read through his book and admit that he could of gone further in hindsight. Personally I was looking forward to much more detail on the workflow side and didn't get it. This is what has let the book down for me. However its shouldn't put off anyone from investing in this book because Pauls ability to captivate and excite is welcomed and very much passed on. I can't wait to get out there and try 'seeing' in monochrome, rather than cheating and converting from colour. Paul should be praised for keeping traditional black and white film photography alive and kicking, and proves that film is not dead and buried in a digital age, but can work and integrate with modern technology.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The photography is mixed, a few images are very good, but most are indifferent. However, what really lets this book down is the awful quality of the printing. Flat, over-inked, washed out, then plain soft. Every error a printer could make, plus a few (like images that run across the gutter) that can be laid at the publisher's door.
To see gold-standard reproduction of black & white landscape photography try something like John Sexton's "Recollections", unfortunately by comparison "Aspects of Expression" is a very poor relation.
To see gold-standard reproduction of black & white landscape photography try something like John Sexton's "Recollections", unfortunately by comparison "Aspects of Expression" is a very poor relation.
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