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5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece of a book, 31 Oct 2004

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This review is from: Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera (Paperback)

Being quite critical towards most photo-books I have come across, this one really deserves all the credit it can get! This books explains all there is to know about the photographic triangle between aperture, shutter time, and ISO. It is a practical book covering most practical shots and it goes further in the sense that it tells you how to do the meter reading with the camera -> something which most books leave conveniently out. Besides from very detailed and well-written information on how to get the right creative exposure, Bryan covers the relevant differences between analogue and digital SLR in this updated version. The book contains the most beautiful and inspiring photos and - yes yes yes - he includes the camera settings on all the photos so that the reader can learn!!! Everything is based on simple rules and metaphors which I am able to remember in the field! This has improved my photography skills -> really what everything should be after when purchasing a new photo book! While Bryan at times can get a bit "snobbish" for my taste, he is a man that has earned his reputation and is very competent in bringing his many years of experience on to the reader. The book also contains some very nice information related to filters and how you can get the exposure you want even the light conditions do not facilitate it. Really great value.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Learn-fast book for any photographer!, 18 Mar 1998

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I had read other books on photography and was beginning to understand most of the technical aspects of it, but after reading the first few pages of Understanding Exposure, I had more "ah-ha!" moments than I had gained from any other book. The author does an excellent job of explaining the hows and whys behind all the technical work in photography. I would consider myself an accomplished student of photography even if this were the only book in my library.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read to improve your technique, 25 Jun 2006

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This book could equally well be named Understanding Exposure and Photographic Composition. Printed on high-quality paper, the images Peterson uses to illustrate his points are all great examples not just of correct exposure, but also of photographic composition.
The author's style is engaging and right from the start, I found myself reaching for my camera to try out his suggestions.
Not only is Peterson a great photographer, he is also a great teacher projecting his enthusiasm for photography onto the reader.
I found this book a more compelling read than any edge-of-our-seat thriller I ever read, only putting it down to go out and shoot some photographs.

After reading this book, I no longer let the camera make my exposure decisions - choice of Aperture, Shutter speed, ISO setting are now concious decisions with a particular effect in mind.

If you want to move from "point & shoot - unpredictable result" to "think, compose, point, shoot - expected result", this is a worthwhile investment.

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After purchasing a variety of photography books to help me understand Photography better, I am happy to say this is the best yet!!!. Very Very informative and Enlighting.

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