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"Waiting for the Light" is a breathtaking visual celebration of photographer David Noton's work to date, including some of the world's finest landscape photography. It offers a long-awaited exploration of David's images, showcasing the very best from his extensive global portfolio, with photographs from every continent. Accompanying text places an emphasis on his use of light, and his ability to capture the essence of a place through outstanding landscape photography. David offers amateurs and professionals inspirational and practical advice on how to achieve this in their own work.
This work contains an invaluable chapter exploring the impact that transferring David's workflow from traditional to digital has had on his working practices and output. Beautifully displayed images combined with explanatory captions and practical, revealing text, make this an indispensable must-have for any photographer.
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Let's cut to a grey, windy February day, 1981. I'm up a ladder cleaning the windows of an office block on a trading estate in watford... sounds tantalizing doesn't it? Photography has just taken over my life, with my payoff from the Merchant Navy i've just bought my first SLR camera and life will never be the same again.
light is the most fundamental element of photography. A photograph made in the wrong light is worthless, no matter how dramatic the subject. Conversly, given the right light a photographer can make a lump of coal look good.
About the Author
David Noton is one of the world's most renowned landscape photographers, and runs his own highly successful freelance photography company. For many years he has worked for the UK's National Trust on countless commissions and he co-authored the NT publication Coast. For the last few years David has written a regular column for Practical Photography. David lives in Sherborne, Dorset, UK.
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38 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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I'm fairly new to more serious photography and ordered a few photography books including this one at the same time from Amazon. Of the three I ordered I would put this at the bottom of the list. It's ok, there are some great pictures and some entertaining stories, but there is little technical information on each individual shot apart from the camera and lens used i.e. no information on aperture, shutter speed or filters used.
I also ordered Ian Camerons 'Transient Light' at the same time and found this much more interesting and useful. I think Ian Cameron tries to share his experience more through his book whereas I feel David Noton's book is just more of a showcase for his work. There is more useful information on David Notons website and you can also view most of the pictures in this book there as well, so slightly disappointed...
Just for the record, the other book I ordered at the same time was the RSPB guide to Digital Wildlife Photography. If you also have an interest in Wildlife Photography, it's worth a look.
I also ordered Ian Camerons 'Transient Light' at the same time and found this much more interesting and useful. I think Ian Cameron tries to share his experience more through his book whereas I feel David Noton's book is just more of a showcase for his work. There is more useful information on David Notons website and you can also view most of the pictures in this book there as well, so slightly disappointed...
Just for the record, the other book I ordered at the same time was the RSPB guide to Digital Wildlife Photography. If you also have an interest in Wildlife Photography, it's worth a look.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This lovely book of Notons best work is perfect for any photographer needing a bit of inspiration. Beautifully detailed colour images and interesting text are combined for a perfect match of creative and technical skill. The journal entries are engaging and make this lovely edition much more than just your average photography book.
If you buy one photography book this year, make it Waiting For The Light.
If you buy one photography book this year, make it Waiting For The Light.
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
David Noton is well known both for his photography and for his very accessible articles in a number of photography magazines. This book doesnt disappoint on either score: a range of fantastic photographs, each with an illuminating backstory, accompanied by longer sections that give some real insight into David's approach to photography.
Great to dip into when looking for inspiration and a good read to boot - the best photography book I've bought in quite a while.
Great to dip into when looking for inspiration and a good read to boot - the best photography book I've bought in quite a while.
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Informative and entertaining, great read.
I absolutely loved this booked! Well written in an informal, entertaining style. I literally couldn't put it down and read it one afternoon. Read more
Published 15 days ago by SC
Great book
Excelent book, good quality paper back and well finished. Has excellent articles with good technical information about the phot. Very inspirational. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Dixon
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""Waiting for the Light" is a breathtaking visual celebration of photographer David Noton's work to date, including some of the world's finest landscape photography. Read more
Published 11 months ago by G. McColl
waiting for the light David Noton
Provides an insight into the life on every continent of the world. David showns the techniques and equipment used. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. M. Quinlivan
Waiting for the Light
This is a beautifully-produced book for any photographer, giving inspiration and ideas for making interesting photographs. Good value for money too!
Published 17 months ago by Maud
Actually Quite Good
This book is quite good.
It is written in an enjoyable, conversational style, just like that used by the late Patrick Lichfield in his book 'Lichfield on Photography'. Read more
It is written in an enjoyable, conversational style, just like that used by the late Patrick Lichfield in his book 'Lichfield on Photography'. Read more
Published 21 months ago by G. S. Smith
Waiting For the Light - David Noton
I was lucky enough to see a presentation by David Noton of his work, last month, in Winchester and his photographs are magnificent. Read more
Published on 30 Mar 2010 by Derek Hickman
Truly stunning. Wonderful insight.
A wonderful & very personal insight into the world of photography, particularly landscape. An accomplished piece of work from and accomplished professional. Read more
Published on 23 Feb 2010 by Dave Stooke
exellent photographer
Here is another fantastic photographer,and this book goes to show this.
Each of the chapters are very well written and explained with stunning photos. Read more
Each of the chapters are very well written and explained with stunning photos. Read more
Published on 23 Nov 2009 by Thomas C. Hughes
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I cannot remember when, if ever, I have reached the last page in a book only to return immediately to the first page and start all over again. Read more
Published on 15 Nov 2009 by LB Graham
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