Hace tiempo estaba indeciso, ahora ya no estoy tan seguro

Siguiendo con mi dinámica de los últimos meses de leer libros sobre fotografía me he comprado este otro libro, esta vez a la excusa fue que bien podría hacerme un autoregalo de cumpleaños (tengo otro libro que me debe estar al llegar sobre fotografía que también debí comprar con esa excusa). Por lo menos de esta vez espero dejar un poco los temas de iluminación de lado, que desde que estoy leyendo sobre eso ando pensando en comprarme una segunda unidad de flash o no (los disparadores remotos ya han caído).

Descripción

For serious amateur photographers who already shoot perfectly focused, accurately exposed images but want to be more creative with a camera, here’s the book to consult. More than seventy techniques, both popular and less-familiar approaches, are covered in detail, including advanced exposure, bounced flash and candlelight, infrared, multiple images, soft-focus effects, unusual vantage points, zooming, and other carefully chosen ways to enhance photographs. The A-Z format make sit easy for readers to find a specific technique, and each one is explained in jargon-free language. Top Tips for each technique help readers achieve superb results, even on the first attempt.

Bryan Peterson is the author of the best-selling Learning to See Creatively.

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Como ya he dicho, mi cumpleaños está a la vuelta de la esquina, y este ha sido otro de los regalos que el amigo anterior me ha hecho. Me he leído los tres primeros parrafos del libro, y la verdad es que James Boyle ya empieza fuerte indicándote lo malo que pueden llegar a ser las actuales leyes de copyright y patentes.

Descripción:

Our music, our culture, our science and our economic welfare all depend on a delicate balance between those ideas that are controlled and those that are free, between intellectual property and the public domain. In The Public Domain: Enclosing the Commons of the Mind (Yale University Press) James Boyle introduces readers to the idea of the public domain and describes how it is being tragically eroded by our current copyright, patent, and trademark laws. In a series of fascinating case studies, Boyle explains why gene sequences, basic business ideas and pairs of musical notes are now owned, why jazz might be illegal if it were invented today, why most of 20th century culture is legally unavailable to us, and why today’s policies would probably have smothered the World Wide Web at its inception. Appropriately given its theme, the book will be sold commercially but also made available online for free under a Creative Commons license.

Boyle’s book is a clarion call. In the tradition of the environmental movement, which first invented and then sought to protect something called “the environment,” Boyle hopes that we can first understand and then protect the public domain – the ecological center of the “information environment.”

With a clear analysis of issues ranging from Thomas Jefferson’s philosophy of innovation to musical sampling, from Internet file sharing and genetic engineering to patented peanut butter sandwiches, this articulate and charming book brings a positive new perspective to important cultural and legal debates, including what Boyle calls the “range wars of the information age”: today’s heated battles over intellectual property. Intellectual property rights have been viewed as geeky, technical and inaccessible. Boyle shows that, as a culture, we can no longer afford the luxury of this kind of willed ignorance. The “enclosure of the commons of the mind” matters and it matters to all of us. “Boyle has been the godfather of the Free Culture Movement since his extraordinary book, Shamans, Software, and Spleens set the framework for the field a decade ago,” says Lawrence Lessig, “In this beautifully written and subtly argued book, Boyle has succeeded in resetting that framework, and beginning the work in the next stage of this field. The Public Domain is absolutely crucial to understanding where the debate has been, and where it will go. And Boyle’s work continues to be at the center of that debate.”

Por cierto, el libro os lo podéis en PDF.

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Mi cumple está a la vuelta de la esquina. El amigo que me regala esto siempre me dice que estoy protestando y quejándome por todo, no sé si es muy consciente que me acaba de regalar un libro que te explica como hacer que tus protestas sean efectivas. Aunque bueno, tanto él como yo tenemos claro que lo mio es quejarse por vicio, quejarme por quejarme, aunque no tenga razón.

Descripción

When it comes to changing the world for the better, statistics show the vote is seen as overrated. Whilst fewer and fewer of us are turning out to vote, others are exercising both opinions and vocal chords through the timeless method of campaigning. This resurgence in individual movements and campaigns has never been more effective – or crucial – than it is today.

Rebel Rebel is a timely handbook packed with detailed advice on everything from how to join or start a campaign and raise funds, to how to reach the world’s most influential people. Be the concern nuisance neighbours, airport expansion, or world debt and climate change; and with solutions ranging from selling raffle tickets to organising a full-on march, this fact-packed and inspirational manual will guide you through all the tricks of the trade, various ‘do’s and ‘don’t’s’, and any legal pitfalls you may encounter.

Containing interviews with seasoned campaigners and groups, it is a revelation into what makes a truly successful and effective campaign.

Pues eso, ¡muchas gracias!

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Los dos libros que había leído hasta el momento de fotografía eran básicamente sobre como manejar la cámara que me acababa de comprar. Era la forma ideal de empezar para mí, sobretodo por que me explicaban la relación entre tiempo de exposición, apertura y ISO sobre la familiaridad de mi cámara (una Canon 400D).

Sin embargo en este libro la cámara, aunque importante, se deja un poco de lado y te van explicando como dos fotógrafos distintos afrontan su trabajo u hobby día a día (sí, el subtítulo del mismo libro es un poco engañoso). Se centran en el proceso que hay detrás de cada una de las fotografías que sacan, y su intención que hay en cada una de ellas. Esto ayuda bastante a saber como enfrentarte más adelante a sacar un tipo concreto de foto. Ver como otra gente resuelve problemas similares a los que te puedas encontrar ayuda a saber como podrías hacer tú en una situación parecida.

A parte de hablar de como sacan las fotografías, también te comentan por que seleccionan cada tipo de material para cada una de esas tomas que quieren sacar. Te explican por que les gusta tal tipo de lente y para que la usan. Flashes y trípodes también entran en este selección.

El problema es que mientras lees el libro te entran grandes ganas de salir hacer fotografías y claro, uno siempre tiene un tiempo limitado.

Descripción del libro

This classic book on available light photography is back, thoroughly updated for digital photography and, for the first time, is packed with stunning, full color images throughout. Creating great images under less-than-ideal lighting conditions is one of the most difficult, yet rewarding, experiences in photography. Challenge yourself, and with this book by your side you won’t be disappointed. Photography expert Joe Farace and Pulitzer Prize winner Barry Staver use real-world examples of their own images to give you invaluable advice on how to get the shot right the first time. From practical tips, such as how to deal with inclement weather while shooting outdoors, to detailed information about getting great shots at your cousin’s or your client’s wedding, to brand new chapters on noise and white balance, you’ll find everything that you need to turn your ordinary night and low-light shots into masterful works of art.

• Chapters on digital noise, white balance, and RAW image file capture give photographers all of the information they need to get successful available light shots
• Case studies and full color images made for real-world assignments provide inspiration for the reader to challenge their abilities
• A brand new chapter covering available light photography at weddings helps the family shooter or aspiring pro improve their skills

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