The Complete Kodak Book of Photography
- 478 pages
- 17 hours of reading






Over 600 colour photographs reveal the theory and practice of the essential techniques for using cameras, lenses and filters, choosing colour film and composing the perfect shot.
How did a symbol such as the cross, which today is so commonly associated with Christianity, come to appear in the pre-Columbian art of Central America? Why does the crow stand for death, evil and bad luck in Europe - but signify a creative and civilising force in Native American culture? Every traditional symbol bears an elemental power that transcends boundaries and holds significance for many cultures. But the ways in which we interpret such power have varied tremendously around the world and through the ages. In Symbols and their Meanings, author and art historian Jack Tresidder explores core symbols from across global cultures, through themes common to the world's spiritual imagination. Thought-provoking and visually stunning, Symbols and their Meanings offers a uniquely accessible compendium of symbols and symbol systems, and shows how the profound messages conveyed by symbols have enriched the world's cultural and spiritual heritage.
The Complete Dictionary of Symbols is an engaging and accessible guide to more than 2,000 major themes, figures, and symbols that are commonly found in myth, art, and literature. Drawing on classical mythologies, Biblical themes, and traditional symbols from cultures worldwide, this user-friendly, attractively priced reference has comprehensive entries on everything from individual animals, plants, and objects to gods, goddesses, supernatural creatures, heroes, heroines, mythical episodes, prophets, saints, miracles, and myriad other subjects. Whether the topic at hand is Mercury or Merlin, the Egyptian ankh or the humble ant, engaging text reveals the origins and meaning of each symbol. Interspersed with the main entries are short articles on themes of special interest, such as the Sun, Moon, and stars, or common vices. Three hundred illustrations, an intuitive system of cross-referencing, and authoritative research make The Complete Dictionary of Symbols a reliable resource for school, home, or library.
learning how to take picture that show drama in the daily life.
A Practical Guide to Creative Photography
Kodak experts show you how to take more creative pictures one step at a time. 300 phjotographs and diagrams give practical tips and inspiration.The ability to create order from the visual jumble of life is what photography is all about. This splendidly illustrated book shows you how you can train your eyes to see the world as the camera sees it - selectively - and how you can improve the quality and impact of your pictures by learning to organise key pictoral elements in the viewfinder.In addition to explaining how to use these elements of shape or form, pattern or texture, scale or depth, Part One of the book concentrate on light and exposure as the basis of all photographic composition. Photographs, captions and text work together to provide practical tips and striking examples of each teaching point.Part Two of the book looks at movement as a specially important e;ement of compostion and describes a whole range of techniques that that enable yoy to freeze the action or show it fluidly by varying shutter speed. Equipment for action photography is examined in detail and there is a fascinating sport-by-sport survey showing professional tricks of anticipation, timing and viewpoint that that will help you capture the drama of movement in everything from swimming to hang-gliding, canoeing to motor racing.
Anregungen zur Gestaltung von Landschafts-, Pflanzen- und Tierfotos, die besonders die Möglichkeiten und Interessen des nicht spezialisierten Amateurs berücksichtigen.
Eine Reise durch das Loire-Tal ist der Inbegriff von Romantik. Entlang des längsten Flusses Frankreichs reihen sich märchenhafte Schlösser, imposante Festungen, herrschaftliche Parks, idyllische Gärten und renommierte Weingüter. Mit dem Vis-à-Vis Reiseführer Loire-Tal können Reisende alle Facetten dieser einmalig schönen Region kennen lernen. Aufwendige 3D-Aufrisszeichnungen gewähren einen detaillierten Einblick in die prachtvollsten Chateaux und die eindrucksvollsten Kirchen. Vorschläge für spezielle Thementouren zeigen die besten Routen für Kultur-, Natur- oder Weinliebhaber. Der ausführliche Praxisteil stellt die besten Hotels und Restaurants vor und gibt einen Überblick über die landestypischen Spezialitäten.
Tips und Beispiele für Trickfotos und Spezialeffekte, die auch mit amateurüblichen Ausrüstungen gelingen.
DJ Diese Buchreihe basiert auf den jahrehntelangen Erfahrungen des fuhrenden Filmherstellers der Welt.....
Ratschläge anhand von Bildbeispielen, um persönliches Erleben wie auch Land und Leute in individuellen Aufnahmen festzuhalten.
Is een fascinerende, rijk geïllustreerde uitgave waarin de diepere betekenis en het belang van meer dan 1000 symbolen uit culturen van over de hele wereld worden uitgelegd.Onderzoekt de spirituele rijkdom die symbolen in zich dragen - van de gevleugelde leeuwen uit het oude Assyrië en de lotus uit het Oosten tot de middeleeuwse symboliek van de Heilige Graal en de alchemistische Steen der Filosofen.Is een onmisbaar naslagwerk voor wie geïnteresseerd is in de eerste metaforen, die uiteindelijk onze universele taal zijn gaan vormen.Geeft een brede kijk op de ontwikkeling van ons denken, onze godsdiensten, kunst en mythen.Toont aan de hand van 200 schitterende foto's en illustraties hoe symbolen meer dan vier eeuwen lang zijn geïnterpreteerd in de kunst.Is thematisch ingedeeld, zodat verwante symbolen ook samen worden behandeld - een onmisbare hulp bij een beter begrip van de interculturele kruispunten.Sluit af met een naslaggedeelte waarin de belangrijkste symbolen uit de astrologie, Tarot en I Tjing nogmaals aan bod komen.
Jedinečná ilustrovaná encyklopedie osvětluje fascinující svět východních i západních symbolů a jejich význam ve výtvarném umění, folklóru, náboženství, literatuře a psychologii lidstva v průběhu věků. Díky tematickému uspořádání lze odhalit, jak různé kultury používaly odklišné symboly k vyjádření stejné myšlenky. Encyklopedie vychází z výzkumů odborníků; zaujme každého, kdo se zajímá o umění, architekturu, lidové zvyky, obřady, náboženství, magii a mystiku.