Photographs are everywhere. They have the power to shock, idealize or seduce, they create a sense of nostalgia and act as a memorial, and they can be used as evidence against us or to identify us. This title examines the ways in which we use these omnipresent images to manufacture a sense of reality and authority in our lives.

This manual presents different visual techniques for making photographs work. Featuring practical, real-life examples and step-by-step exercises, it demonstrates techniques of composition, colour, lighting, perspective, and more. There are over 150 photographs.

Almost everyone can see in the conventional sense, but developing photographic vision takes practice. This work helps photographers visualize their work, and the world, in a whole new light. Using inventive photographs from his own portfolio, the author deconstructs creativity for photographers.

The aim of this practical guide is to teach readers how to use composition as a tool for improving their photographic technique. The authors demonstrate various compositional devices common to all the visual arts, emphasizing those techniques which will help to create successful photographs.

A comprehensive guide to a wide range of digital techniques, for photographers who want to make the most of the creative possibilities of digital photography. This resource is suitable for beginners and experienced photographers alike, with each technique explained in jargon-free language.

Presents basic programming concepts and techniques. This book focuses on the representation of information inside a computer, the structural relationships between data elements, and how to deal with them efficiently. It gives elementary applications to simulation, numerical methods, symbolic computing, software and system design.