Showing posts with label Photographs. Show all posts
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Friday, 11 January 2013
The Earliest Combat Photographs: 1863-1914
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I have researched early military photography for a few years online and have found there is no conclusive list of the earliest combat photography and so I have set out to make one. Combat photography can be differentiated from other types of war photography in that the action of battle can be seen occurring in the photograph. The first war photography took place in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) by an anonymous photographer, but it wasn't until the American Civil War (1861-1865) that the first combat photos were taken. Because of the limitations posed by the time and complexity it took to take a photo in the mid-to-late 1800's made it difficult to obtain images during battles but a few of naval actions did emerge. There was also not a tradition of journalists and artists putting their lives on the line for an image. The overall amount of combat photography before World War One was small, but a few images did emerge from a few courageous and pioneering people. By the time of World War One governments saw the value in having large numbers of photographers to document conflicts for propaganda purposes and improved camera technology allowed combat photographers to routinely capture most iconic images of many conflicts. First war photographs from the Mexican-American War: www.youtube.com Documentary excerpt showing first war footage from the Spanish-American War: www.youtube.com Possibly the first naval combat footage during the Russo-Japanese War: www.youtube.com ...
I have researched early military photography for a few years online and have found there is no conclusive list of the earliest combat photography and so I have set out to make one. Combat photography can be differentiated from other types of war photography in that the action of battle can be seen occurring in the photograph. The first war photography took place in the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) by an anonymous photographer, but it wasn't until the American Civil War (1861-1865) that the first combat photos were taken. Because of the limitations posed by the time and complexity it took to take a photo in the mid-to-late 1800's made it difficult to obtain images during battles but a few of naval actions did emerge. There was also not a tradition of journalists and artists putting their lives on the line for an image. The overall amount of combat photography before World War One was small, but a few images did emerge from a few courageous and pioneering people. By the time of World War One governments saw the value in having large numbers of photographers to document conflicts for propaganda purposes and improved camera technology allowed combat photographers to routinely capture most iconic images of many conflicts. First war photographs from the Mexican-American War: www.youtube.com Documentary excerpt showing first war footage from the Spanish-American War: www.youtube.com Possibly the first naval combat footage during the Russo-Japanese War: www.youtube.com ...
Monday, 31 December 2012
The World's Most Powerful Photographs
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What makes a great photograph great? Music: "Hypnagogia," Andrea Rossi www.youtube.com Photographers: 1. Robert Capa 2. No official citation. Army photographer referred to as Major Benjamin 3. Heinrich Hoffman 4. Johnny Milano, www.johnnymilano.com 5. John Dominis 6. Jeff Widener 7. Claude P. Dettloff 8. Stan Stearns 9. Aaron Thompson. 10. CFP - Photographer not given 11. Héctor Rondón Lovera 12. Yomiuri Shimbun 13. Mark Pardew 14. Nevine Zaki 15. Marc Riboud 16. No Official citation. Possibly George Mejat 17. KOREA POOL - Photographer not given 18. Goran Tomasevic 19. Cecil Stoughton 20. Vanderlei Almeida 21. Getty - Photographer not given 22. No citation given. Photographs are on English Russia if you're interested. 23. AP. Photographer not given 24. No official citation 25. Jeff Roberts 26.Str / AFP - Getty - Photographer not given 27. Louie Favorite 28. Getty - Photographer not given 29. Can't find this one. 30. This has gotten so saturated over the internet, the original is near-impossible to find. 31. William Anders (many thanks to BOSOX9004 for compiling, www.youtube.com
What makes a great photograph great? Music: "Hypnagogia," Andrea Rossi www.youtube.com Photographers: 1. Robert Capa 2. No official citation. Army photographer referred to as Major Benjamin 3. Heinrich Hoffman 4. Johnny Milano, www.johnnymilano.com 5. John Dominis 6. Jeff Widener 7. Claude P. Dettloff 8. Stan Stearns 9. Aaron Thompson. 10. CFP - Photographer not given 11. Héctor Rondón Lovera 12. Yomiuri Shimbun 13. Mark Pardew 14. Nevine Zaki 15. Marc Riboud 16. No Official citation. Possibly George Mejat 17. KOREA POOL - Photographer not given 18. Goran Tomasevic 19. Cecil Stoughton 20. Vanderlei Almeida 21. Getty - Photographer not given 22. No citation given. Photographs are on English Russia if you're interested. 23. AP. Photographer not given 24. No official citation 25. Jeff Roberts 26.Str / AFP - Getty - Photographer not given 27. Louie Favorite 28. Getty - Photographer not given 29. Can't find this one. 30. This has gotten so saturated over the internet, the original is near-impossible to find. 31. William Anders (many thanks to BOSOX9004 for compiling, www.youtube.com
Tuesday, 25 December 2012
25 Most Breathtaking National Geographic Photographs
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First published in 1888, the National Geographic Magazine has been dazzling the world with its amazing images for over a hundred years. Although photography and technology has changed a lot since then the depth, power, and intensity of National Geographic photography has remained the same. From the oil fields of Saudi Arabia to the Chicago skyline these are the 25 most breathtaking National Geographic Photographs. Check out the text version too! - list25.com
First published in 1888, the National Geographic Magazine has been dazzling the world with its amazing images for over a hundred years. Although photography and technology has changed a lot since then the depth, power, and intensity of National Geographic photography has remained the same. From the oil fields of Saudi Arabia to the Chicago skyline these are the 25 most breathtaking National Geographic Photographs. Check out the text version too! - list25.com
Friday, 21 December 2012
25 Mindblowing Aerial Photographs Of Our World
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Getting a good picture on the ground is hard enough, let alone underwater, but when it comes to shooting from the air it quite literally takes things to a whole new level. Thanks to gifted photographers like Yann Arthus-Bertrand, however, those of us stuck here on the ground get to see the world through a whole new lens. These are 25 mindblowing aerial photographs of our world. Check out the text version too! - list25.com
Getting a good picture on the ground is hard enough, let alone underwater, but when it comes to shooting from the air it quite literally takes things to a whole new level. Thanks to gifted photographers like Yann Arthus-Bertrand, however, those of us stuck here on the ground get to see the world through a whole new lens. These are 25 mindblowing aerial photographs of our world. Check out the text version too! - list25.com
Thursday, 20 December 2012
National Geographic: The Photographs (National Geographic Collectors Series)
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National Geographic: The Photographs (National Geographic Collectors Series)
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| This stunning volume was the gift book of the year when it first published, and the images that grace its pages remain iconic. From the famous Afghan girl whose haunting green eyes stare out from the book’s cover, and her poignant story that captured the world’s interest, to award-winning photography culled from the Society’s vast archives, The Photographs offers readers an inside look at National Geographic and a sharp-eyed view of the world. The book showcases the skill and imagination of such notable Geographic photographers as David Doubilet, William Albert Allard, Sam Abell, Jim Stanfield, Jodi Cobb, Jim Brandenburg, David Alan Harvey, and many more. They share their techniques, as well as personal and colorful anecdotes about individual images and their adventures in the field—sometimes humorous, sometimes terrifying, always vividly compelling. Author Leah Bendavid-Val writes about the photographers’ achievements from technical, journalistic, and artistic perspectives. Five chapters cover core National Geographic themes—wildlife on land and water; cultures in the United States and around the world; and science, from astronomy to archaeology to the human senses. The photographs in each chapter capture rare moments in nature and the lives of animals, along with defining events in the lives of people everywhere. This exquisite collection is as elegant as it is timeless. ...Read more |
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Wednesday, 19 December 2012
Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous (Voices That Matter)
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Secrets of Great Portrait Photography: Photographs of the Famous and Infamous (Voices That Matter)
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| In this sexy, bold, beautiful book, photographer Brian Smith tells the stories behind the photos and lessons learned in 30 years of photographing celebrities and people in all walks of life. A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer, Smith is the luckiest guy on the planet. He's told Bill Gates exactly what to do for an entire hour, exhibited at the Library of Congress, appeared on The X Factor, dined with the President and 3,000 of his closest friends, shared cupcakes with Anne Hathaway, and gotten drunk with George Clooney . . . all in the service of getting the perfect portrait. In this juicy guide to shooting professional portraits, Smith shares his insider tips on connecting with people, finding the perfect location, telling a great story through portraiture, getting just the right pose, capturing emotion and gestures, arranging unique group shots, and getting just the right light. Throughout, you'll stay inspired by the breathtaking images included of the famous and infamous-Venus and Serena Williams, Gene Hackman, Cindy Crawford, Donald Trump, Bill Gates, The Bee Gees, Antonio Banderas, Shaquille O'Neal, Anne Hathaway, Ben Stiller, Sylvester Stallone, and others. You might not be shooting the rich and famous yourself, but after reading Smith's tell-all guide, you'll know how to make every person who makes their way in front of your camera look and feel like a celebrity. ...Read more |
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Understanding Exposure, 3rd Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera
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With more than 350,000 copies sold, Understanding Exposure has demystified the complex concepts of exposure for countless photographers. Now updated with current technologies, more than one hundred new images, and an all-new chapter, this new edition will inspire you more than ever to free yourself from “auto” and create the pictures you truly want. In his trademark easy-to-understand style, author Bryan Peterson explains the relationship between aperture and shutter speed, including how to achieve successful exposures in seemingly difficult situations. You’ll learn: With new information on white balance, flash, HDR, and more, this updated classic will inspire you to stop guessing and take control of your settings for better photos anytime, anywhere, and with any camera. ...Read more |
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Picture Perfect Practice: A Self-Training Guide to Mastering the Challenges of Taking World-Class Photographs (Voices That Matter)
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| Foreword by Skip Cohen 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. Valenzuela stresses the need for photographers to actively practice their craft every day–just like you would practice a musical instrument–in order to master the art of making great images. With chapters that offer practice exercises to strengthen your photographic abilities, you’ll learn how to approach a scene, break it down, and see your way to a great photograph. The Location section features chapters that cover symmetry, balance, framing, color elements, textures, and much more. The Posing section includes the Five Key Posing Techniques that Valenzuela uses every time he’s shooting people, as well as a complete list of poses and how to achieve, customize, and perfect them. The Execution portion, with sections like “Lighting through Direction” and “Simplicity through Subtraction,” reveals Valenzuela’s overall approach to getting the shot. The book also includes an inspiring and helpful chapter on deliberate practice techniques, where Valenzuela describes his system for practicing and analyzing his work, which leads to constant improvement as a photographer. If you’ve been frustrated and overwhelmed by the challenges of real-world locations, posing your subjects, or executing a great image–or if you simply want to become a better shooter but don’t know where to start–Picture Perfect Practice gives you the tools and information you need to finally become the kind of photographer you’ve always wanted to be: the kind who can confidently walk into any location, under any lighting condition, with any subject, and know that you can create astonishing photographs that have a timeless impact. ...Read more |
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