By
Michael Frye, Michael Frye has lived either on or near Yosemite National Park since 1983, and in that time has built up a reputation as one of the most
exciting current practioners of fine landscape and nature photography. He has written numerous magazine articles on the art and technique
of photography. His work is also featured in Landscape: The World's Top Photographers. His photographs have been published in over
thirty countries around the world; magazine credits include National Wildlife, Outdoor Photographer, American Photo, Sunset, and Texas
Highways.
Description
Ansel Adams (1902-1984) was a pioneer of landscape photography, whose imagery-especially his iconic views of the American National Parks--is
widely published and instantly recognizable. While he is undoubtedly one of the best-loved and best-known visionaries of American art,
photographers also recognize him as a pioneer of technique, a theoretician, and as one of the great teachers of the craft of photography.
His zone system has been widely adapted, but Adams unique imagery also relied on his determination and application at every stage
of the photographic process; he spent years in his darkroom, as well as out in the open air. For decades, this kind of attention to detail
required the kind of equipment, time, and facilities that were out of the reach of most photographers--but now, in the digital age, technology
has finally made his techniques accessible.
This book will show you what can be learned from Adams working process, and how these
lessons can be applied today. The craft of Adams photography is discussed, and the ZONE SYSTEM is related to the digital age. Sections
on light, composition, mood, and the darkroom all show what can be achieved today using and understanding his thinking. Michael Frye's
own photography provides many stunning examples of the results that can be achieved and, as one of Adams' natural successors in the field,
he is well placed to analyze the inspirational shots which open each chapter.
Audience:
* serious amateur photographers with an interest in landscape photography* photographers with an interest in landscape photography* fans of Ansel Adams* students in landscape photography courses or zone systems courses
