The Negative (v. 2) (Basic Photo) - Hardcover

Adams, Ansel

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0821207172 ISBN 13: 9780821207178

Publisher: New York Graphic Society, 1978

Synopsis

Ansel Adams (1902-1984) produced some of this century's truly memorable photographic images and helped nurture the art of photography through his creative innovations and peerless technical mastery. This handbook- the second volume in Adams' celebrated series of books on photographic techniques- has taught a generation of photographers how to use film and the film development process creatively. It remains as vital today as when it was first published.

Anchored by a detailed discussion of Adams' Zone System and his seminal conept of visualisation, THE NEGATIVE covers artificial and natural light, film and exposure, and darkroom equipment and techniques. Numerous examples of Adams' work clarify the principles discussed. Beautifully illustrated with photographs by Adams as well as instructive line drawings, this classic manual can dramatically improve your photography.

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Review

A master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master. (PUBLISHERS WEEKLY)

Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer. (NEW YORK TIMES)

About the Author

Ansel Adams was a commercial photographer for 30 years, he won three Gugenheim grants to photograph the National Parks. Founding the f/64 group with Edward Weston in 1932, he developed zone exposure to get maximum tonal range from black and white film.

Edition details

• Publisher: New York Graphic Society
• Publication date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0821207172
• ISBN 13: 9780821207178
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 120