Long exposure photography is one of my favourite ways to spark some creativity and make unique abstract images.
Today, Craft and Vision has come out with a new eBook on the subject called “Slow.”
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it!
Andrew Gibson delves into the magical world of long exposures as our camera records scenes that are very different from what our eyes can see.
Most still photographs freeze motion and present a moment in time. But when you let the shutter stay open motion is recorded in a still frame.
In his book “Slow” Gibson outlines a number of techniques to capture motion in a still frame including:
- using a long shutter speed while on a tripod;
- using a long shutter speed while hand holding;
- panning;
- using a medium shutter speed to render part of the image sharp while still recording motion; and
- using slow-sync flash to freeze a moment during a long exposure.
Gibson presents examples of his own work as well as noted photographers Doug Chinnery and Joel Tjintjelaar.
In addition to the fun techniques, Gibson also covers some fundamentals such as:
- understanding exposure settings such as shutter priority, manual mode and bulb;
- composition;
- equipment necessary for the techniques including a tripod, polarizing filter, neutral density filters, and flash units;
- finding locations;
- using natural light.
The eBook thoroughly covers the essential techniques of long exposure photography and includes stunning full page images to illustrate the moody and evocative images you can create yourself with Gibson’s guidance.
I hope you enjoyed this review. I only review books that I feel give excellent value and quality information that my readers would enjoy.
If you think you would like it, pick up a copy today at Craft and Vision.
If you use the promotional code SLOW4 at checkout you can get it for only $4 or you can use the code SLOW20 and get 20% off 5 or more eBooks from the Craft and Vision collection.
The promotion codes expire at midnight November 18, 2012.
Hi Anne
Something your readers should know: Craft & Vision e-books are no longer printable. I am unable to read from a monitor and therefore unable to read their e-books. They told me they are saving trees and they are sorry I cannot read from a monitor. Agreed to refund money, but nothing yet (several weeks).
I am enjoying your travels and give you a lot of credit having the guts to leave a comfortable corporate world and become a nomad.
Sandy
Hi Sandy, I didn’t know that! Of course I’ve never tried to print one. I imagine the cost of the ink would be quite a lot. I wish there was a solution to not being able to read from the monitor. I guess it’s the backlight? Well, this won’t help for the Craft & Vision books since they are only available in pdf, but if you like to read novels have you tried the kindle? Not the kindle fire, the old kindle with the e-ink? Personally I spend a lot of time on the computer so when I want to read a novel the last thing I want to do is look at a light some more. I love the kindle with the e-ink. Now they have come out with “paper white” which has a white background instead of grey, but I love mine with the light grey background. I use a book light when I read at night just like I would with a paper book and it’s excellent. Just thought I would let you know in case you haven’t tried that. It’s too bad Craft & Vision don’t make e-reader versions of their books. Thanks for your comments, much appreciated!