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Photography and the Art of Seeing by Freeman Patterson is a super new book for beginners and advanced photographers alike. It is easy to push a button and take a picture, but it is a lot more difficult to "make" a creative image, and this well written book will take you through the steps of the thinking and doing that part of it. The book not only includes beautiful images, but also technical info on what it takes to create such images, no matter if you are using film or digital cameras. ― Nature Photographers Online Magazine Published On: 2011-04-01
Patterson gives guidelines to help photographers improve their visual thinking and develop their imaginations, emphasizing what he calls "good seeing." ...Patterson gives personal examples from his experiences, along with exercises on learning how to observe... He also covers effective expression, abstract thinking and principles of visual design. For anyone wanting to move away from some tired visual habits, the exercises and topics of this book should encourage experimentation and a new way of observing. -- Jenny Montgomery ― Photo News Published On: 2012-05-01
Updated and expanded to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers. The jargon-free text provides techniques and innovative exercises for breaking with traditional concepts of design, enabling the photographer to develop a keen awareness of subject matter and a direction for composing the picture. It also offers a workshop for all visual artists that includes lesson on the fundamental of perception and overcoming obstacles in their work. This edition features several never-before-published photographs...and extended captions that include valuable technical information and personal commentary. -- Ginette Lapointed ― PhotoNews Published On: 2011-12-01
This is a complete photography book that includes technical guidelines for both digital and film photographers. Freeman Patterson uses his amazing images to illustrate concepts of design and fundamentals of perception. This book is for those looking to expand their awareness of subject matter and improve their photography. ― Skylum Blog Published On: 2019-07-22
I have read many books about photography as this blog documents, and this is probably one of the best. The book has been developed to support a series of workshops that Patterson held way back when, but you can still make use of the exercises described in the book of you want to have the full benefit of the book. Even if you don't do all the exercises or if you only want to read the theory, I find that this is an excellent book about the photography process and it comes with my highest recommendation. ― Frederik Boving Blog Published On: 2022-03-07
As both a photographer and photography instructor... I can highly recommend this book for creative content and inspiration. -- Noella Ballenger ― Apogee Photo Magazine Published On: 2016-07-02
About the Author
Freeman Patterson has published twelve books and won numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photography Association. Freeman lives at Shamper's Bluff, New Brunswick, an ecological reserve of over 200 acres, which he recently donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best edition yet!
I prefer this 4th edition over the 1st edition, which I bought some years ago, and which set me on a course not only of making pictures but also of enlarging my world and calming my soul. I know that attribution of so many lessons to one book is quite generous,yet it is a remarkable book.PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE ART OF SEEING remains, in my experience, the book most worthwhile for anyone who wants to appreciate the world and his or her place in it. It is a wonderful book about perception and creativity, cooperative study, and learning. It is effective because it is clear and its discussion is simple without being simplistic. It offers effectively organized activities to help improve various aspects of seeing, and incidentally, to help one understand the aesthetics of imagery, description, and photography.This edition really has been revised so that people who are picking up a DSLR, but have not used a film SLR, can benefit from it. Such was really not true of the first and second editions of the book, since Freeman Patterson photographed with film long before changing to digital. (I admit that I appreciated his books at first because of my heritage as a film photographer.) In revising PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE ART OF SEEING, Mr. Patterson has widely avoided discussion of technology. Rather, he has dealt with the philosophy, psychology, activity of creative image-making. As a result, one can use the book's exercises whether one works with digital or film media.As a bonus, one gets Mr. Patterson's genial prose and some of his wonderful photographs. He seems to be a kind artist, and that is a real compliment, I believe.
5.0 out of 5 stars Guide to creative photography
I received this book last week and I find it well written. I am a semi-professional photographer and I am always looking for materials that might assist me in my creative thinking. This book is exactly what I was looking for. There are some really great exercises that a photographer can do to "think outside the box". This is not a how-to book on photography and assumes you have mastered the technical aspects of aperture, shutter speed, ISO for exposure and for depth of field management, etc. However, the book provides insight as to how a "creative" photographer might think or approach a subject in unconventional ways. I would recommend this book to the serious amateur who is looking to elevate the quality of their creative photograph images!
5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful book for the photographer that wants to truly improve
This book is about practical techniques to improve your creativity by allowing yourself to actually see what is in front of you.It is about the very essence of the creativity that many of us have but relatively few actually free up and use.
4.0 out of 5 stars True to the title
I enjoyed the author's approach, zeroing in on the side of photography that is often ignored in favor of the technical aspects. I felt that the photographs themselves could have been better chosen to demonstrate a wider range of approaches. Overall, though, an excellent and useful book.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Difference Maker!
It's as if Patterson wrote this book with me in mind. I'm a whiz when it comes to understanding technical things and probably know as much about how to work a camera as anyone but when it came to "seeing" the shot it just wasn't there for me. So armed with expensive gear and knowing how to use it I was able to take what amounted to pretty snap shots. This book has started me down the path of seeing and feeling the shot and the results are already evident. My images already get more likes and thumbs up than ever before. I shoot fewer shots but have more keepers and my confidence is growing.To anyone considering this book I say buy it, read it and do the exercises he recommends. It's a real difference maker!
5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable resource!
I'd always been looking for a photography book that teaches the core principles of visualising in photography. This book does that really well! Even my cousin who is a professional photographer said the book was well worth reading. It tries to lead the reader to think about non-technical aspects of photography. The book is divided into 3 main sections: 1) observation, 2)imagination and 3)expression. Patterson talks about these key topics in detail, and gives simple exercises to lead the reader to follow his train of thought. Essentially, the book teaches us to let go of ourselves, and think out of the 'box' that we have set for ourselves, with regards to the subject of photography.
3.0 out of 5 stars its ok
its ok
5.0 out of 5 stars Mint condition. early arrival.
5 pages in to "Photography and the Art of Seeing", I can tell this book will change how I take pictures.
Exellent
I would thoroughly recommend this book. It is full of useful and unusual information and interesting photos. well worth while buying
For a passionate learner of photography nothing can be better than this book
For a passionate learner of photography nothing can be better than this book! A must must must buy for learner as well as advanced photographers.
One of the best books I have ever read
One of the best books I have ever read. You can get cheap second hand copies on Bolo. Why not try one?
Must-have for photographers - a classic that will open your eyes
Read this book - it will improve your photography. Excellent update of a classic that captures the subtle skill of truly seeing the world around you. Whether you post on Insta or print for galleries, Freeman Patterson will awaken you to the world around you and help you truly see your subject.
Creative!
Great book with some interesting tips as to how to take photos creatively and to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary!
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Imported From: United States
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
Review
Photography and the Art of Seeing by Freeman Patterson is a super new book for beginners and advanced photographers alike. It is easy to push a button and take a picture, but it is a lot more difficult to "make" a creative image, and this well written book will take you through the steps of the thinking and doing that part of it. The book not only includes beautiful images, but also technical info on what it takes to create such images, no matter if you are using film or digital cameras. ― Nature Photographers Online Magazine Published On: 2011-04-01
Patterson gives guidelines to help photographers improve their visual thinking and develop their imaginations, emphasizing what he calls "good seeing." ...Patterson gives personal examples from his experiences, along with exercises on learning how to observe... He also covers effective expression, abstract thinking and principles of visual design. For anyone wanting to move away from some tired visual habits, the exercises and topics of this book should encourage experimentation and a new way of observing. -- Jenny Montgomery ― Photo News Published On: 2012-05-01
Updated and expanded to include technical guidelines adapted for both digital and film photographers. The jargon-free text provides techniques and innovative exercises for breaking with traditional concepts of design, enabling the photographer to develop a keen awareness of subject matter and a direction for composing the picture. It also offers a workshop for all visual artists that includes lesson on the fundamental of perception and overcoming obstacles in their work. This edition features several never-before-published photographs...and extended captions that include valuable technical information and personal commentary. -- Ginette Lapointed ― PhotoNews Published On: 2011-12-01
This is a complete photography book that includes technical guidelines for both digital and film photographers. Freeman Patterson uses his amazing images to illustrate concepts of design and fundamentals of perception. This book is for those looking to expand their awareness of subject matter and improve their photography. ― Skylum Blog Published On: 2019-07-22
I have read many books about photography as this blog documents, and this is probably one of the best. The book has been developed to support a series of workshops that Patterson held way back when, but you can still make use of the exercises described in the book of you want to have the full benefit of the book. Even if you don't do all the exercises or if you only want to read the theory, I find that this is an excellent book about the photography process and it comes with my highest recommendation. ― Frederik Boving Blog Published On: 2022-03-07
As both a photographer and photography instructor... I can highly recommend this book for creative content and inspiration. -- Noella Ballenger ― Apogee Photo Magazine Published On: 2016-07-02
About the Author
Freeman Patterson has published twelve books and won numerous awards, including the Lifetime Achievement Award from the North American Nature Photography Association. Freeman lives at Shamper's Bluff, New Brunswick, an ecological reserve of over 200 acres, which he recently donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best edition yet!
I prefer this 4th edition over the 1st edition, which I bought some years ago, and which set me on a course not only of making pictures but also of enlarging my world and calming my soul. I know that attribution of so many lessons to one book is quite generous,yet it is a remarkable book.PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE ART OF SEEING remains, in my experience, the book most worthwhile for anyone who wants to appreciate the world and his or her place in it. It is a wonderful book about perception and creativity, cooperative study, and learning. It is effective because it is clear and its discussion is simple without being simplistic. It offers effectively organized activities to help improve various aspects of seeing, and incidentally, to help one understand the aesthetics of imagery, description, and photography.This edition really has been revised so that people who are picking up a DSLR, but have not used a film SLR, can benefit from it. Such was really not true of the first and second editions of the book, since Freeman Patterson photographed with film long before changing to digital. (I admit that I appreciated his books at first because of my heritage as a film photographer.) In revising PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE ART OF SEEING, Mr. Patterson has widely avoided discussion of technology. Rather, he has dealt with the philosophy, psychology, activity of creative image-making. As a result, one can use the book's exercises whether one works with digital or film media.As a bonus, one gets Mr. Patterson's genial prose and some of his wonderful photographs. He seems to be a kind artist, and that is a real compliment, I believe.
5.0 out of 5 stars Guide to creative photography
I received this book last week and I find it well written. I am a semi-professional photographer and I am always looking for materials that might assist me in my creative thinking. This book is exactly what I was looking for. There are some really great exercises that a photographer can do to "think outside the box". This is not a how-to book on photography and assumes you have mastered the technical aspects of aperture, shutter speed, ISO for exposure and for depth of field management, etc. However, the book provides insight as to how a "creative" photographer might think or approach a subject in unconventional ways. I would recommend this book to the serious amateur who is looking to elevate the quality of their creative photograph images!
5.0 out of 5 stars Very insightful book for the photographer that wants to truly improve
This book is about practical techniques to improve your creativity by allowing yourself to actually see what is in front of you.It is about the very essence of the creativity that many of us have but relatively few actually free up and use.
4.0 out of 5 stars True to the title
I enjoyed the author's approach, zeroing in on the side of photography that is often ignored in favor of the technical aspects. I felt that the photographs themselves could have been better chosen to demonstrate a wider range of approaches. Overall, though, an excellent and useful book.
5.0 out of 5 stars A Real Difference Maker!
It's as if Patterson wrote this book with me in mind. I'm a whiz when it comes to understanding technical things and probably know as much about how to work a camera as anyone but when it came to "seeing" the shot it just wasn't there for me. So armed with expensive gear and knowing how to use it I was able to take what amounted to pretty snap shots. This book has started me down the path of seeing and feeling the shot and the results are already evident. My images already get more likes and thumbs up than ever before. I shoot fewer shots but have more keepers and my confidence is growing.To anyone considering this book I say buy it, read it and do the exercises he recommends. It's a real difference maker!
5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable resource!
I'd always been looking for a photography book that teaches the core principles of visualising in photography. This book does that really well! Even my cousin who is a professional photographer said the book was well worth reading. It tries to lead the reader to think about non-technical aspects of photography. The book is divided into 3 main sections: 1) observation, 2)imagination and 3)expression. Patterson talks about these key topics in detail, and gives simple exercises to lead the reader to follow his train of thought. Essentially, the book teaches us to let go of ourselves, and think out of the 'box' that we have set for ourselves, with regards to the subject of photography.
3.0 out of 5 stars its ok
its ok
5.0 out of 5 stars Mint condition. early arrival.
5 pages in to "Photography and the Art of Seeing", I can tell this book will change how I take pictures.
Exellent
I would thoroughly recommend this book. It is full of useful and unusual information and interesting photos. well worth while buying
For a passionate learner of photography nothing can be better than this book
For a passionate learner of photography nothing can be better than this book! A must must must buy for learner as well as advanced photographers.
One of the best books I have ever read
One of the best books I have ever read. You can get cheap second hand copies on Bolo. Why not try one?
Must-have for photographers - a classic that will open your eyes
Read this book - it will improve your photography. Excellent update of a classic that captures the subtle skill of truly seeing the world around you. Whether you post on Insta or print for galleries, Freeman Patterson will awaken you to the world around you and help you truly see your subject.
Creative!
Great book with some interesting tips as to how to take photos creatively and to take the ordinary and make it extraordinary!
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