Photography Gifts

Landscape Photographer of the Year. This beautiful book showcases the shortlisted and winning photographs from the first major Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. 'Take a view', the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition, is the brainchild of Charlie Waite, one of today's most respected landscape photographers. Together with AA Publishing, he has created this prestigious competition and award. With a total prize fund exceeding GBP 20,000, plus a six-week exhibition at the National Theatre in London, 'Take a view' is set to become a desirable annual competition for photographers of all ages for years to come. Britain's heritage is celebrated by people around the world and entries are welcome from everyone, whether resident in Britain or simply visiting, as long as the image is of the British Isles. The full-colour book of best entries will showcase the best pictures from amateur and professional photographers alike. There will also be an award for the Young Landscape Photographer of the Year and each of the four main categories will be represented in the book in four main chapters. Each chapter will be divided into both adult and youth sections. Landscape Photographer of the Year: Collection 1.

Celtic Coastlines. In this lavish collection, renowned marine photographer Philip Plisson turns his lens to the rugged coastlines of the Celtic world, from the western coasts of Ireland to the towering cliffs of Galicia. This magnificent volume includes over one hundred new and unpublished images, beautifully reproduced in a unique panoramic format. Plisson is one of the most popular photographers at work in the world today, and this new book demonstrates why. It is certain to be seized on by his legion of fans. Philip Plisson's Celtic Coastlines.

Digital SLR Cameras and Photography for Dummies. Whether you own a Digital SLR camera or are thinking of buying one, with this guide, you'll give it your best shot! It has info to help you choose the right camera and accessories, and then use them right. Digital SLR Cameras and Photography For Dummies covers the hardware, the software, and the techniques you need to take top-notch digital photos with your dSLR. Digital SLR Cameras & Photography for Dummies (For Dummies).

Wildlife Photographer of the Year. This is one of the most outstanding collections of nature photographs you will find, representing the work of more than 100 professional and amateur photographers from 22 countries. It comprises all the winning and commended photographs from the 2007 Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition, the most prestigious event of its kind in the world, selected by an international panel of judges out of 32,300 entries from 78 countries. The range of subjects and styles is very diverse, from abstract nature images to animal behaviour and portraits to environmental reportage. Together they celebrate the splendour, drama and variety of life on Earth. Each is accompanied by a memorable caption that tells the story of how and why the shot was taken. Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Portfolio 17 (Wildlife Photographer of the Year): 17 (Wildlife Photographer of the Year).

Rainforest This awe-inspiring collection of over 500 amazing photographs will open your eyes to the wonders of life under the canopy. The result of nature photographer, Thomas Marent's 16-year journey across five continents, "Rainforest" celebrates the fascinating behaviour and incredible variety of rainforest animals and plants - from resourceful leaf-cutter ants to the multi-hued clouds of butterflies and birds that flutter high in the tree tops. Incredibly, more is known about our universe than the millions of plant and animal species that teem inside these great hothouses of life. "Rainforest" takes you inside this mysterious realm, with breathtaking photographs and absorbing personal insight.

The World of the Polar Bear This work is the culmination of more than 20 years' study and observation from one of the world's leading natural history photographers. Standing 10 feet tall on its hind legs, reaching more than 700kg and renowned for its singular ferociousness, the Polar Bear reigns in the North. It survives on the starkly beautiful arctic tundra, and with its tapered profile, tufted ears, snowy white coat, and coal-black eyes and nose, the Polar Bear is arrestingly photogenic. World-renowned nature photographer Norbert Rosing takes us through the year of the polar bear showing us that the animal is not only a fierce predator, but also a loving parent and a natural jester. His engaging photographs and informative text invite us into a world that few ever see and which is increasingly under threat.

Fine Art Flower Photography: Creative Techniques and the Art of Observation Acclaimed nature photographer, Tony Sweet helps us to see a familiar subject through new eyes in this astonishing collection of flower photography. Ranging from the elegiac to the experimental, these pictures offer a kaleidoscopic survey of innovative photographic techniques, including multiple exposures and slide sandwiching, along with instructions for creating similar effects in your own photography. Perfectly balancing grace and spontaneity, Fine Art Flower Photography ensures that none of us will look at, or photograph flowers the same way again.

Wide Angle: National Geographic Greatest Places A collection of 260 wonderful photographs, many never before published, offers panoramic views of scenes from every region of the world. Ferdinand Protzman of National Geographic Books. Photography.

Mrs. Newton June Newton, renowned under her photographic pseudonym Alice Springs, takes the reader on an extraordinary journey from her childhood in Australia, via work and travels with her husband, Helmut Newton, to life today in LA and Monaco. The photographs by and of Springs featured throughout the book, a wonderful contemporary mix of personal snapshots and professional portraits of creative figures including Yves Saint Laurent, Gore Vidal, Balthus, Robert Mapplethorpe, Brassai, Nicole Kidman, and Angelica Houston, illustrate the story of her life, in which the houses and apartments where she has lived stand as milestones. Her previously unpublished diary extracts and her new writing are lit up by gentle irony, disarming honesty, and a photographer's eye for telling detail. Intensely personal and engaging, this book charts a remarkable 20th century woman's journey through life. Photography.

Through the Lens: "National Geographic" Greatest Photographs Through the Lens is a stunning collection of photos judiciously apportioned to represent the regions of the earth, the sea and outer space; humans and nature; and even the history of the medium, a few historic black and whites contrast dramatically with the eye-popping modern colour shots that dominate the book.

Extreme Photography: The Hottest, Coldest, Largest, Smallest, Brightest, Darkest, Weirdest Images in the Universe - and How They Were Taken This is a showcase of what is photographically possible, from the invention of tiny spy cameras and those that can take photographs of our internal organs and the human aura to space photography, x-rays, time-lapse, temperature-resistant and night vision cameras. Photography.

Digital Photography Just the Steps for Dummies (For Dummies S.) Presents readers with concise instructions on everything from choosing the right equipment to understanding the basics of shooting, editing, and printing or sharing photos-quickly and easily Addresses activities that are essential to success with the technology and shows readers how to shoot in specific situations like sporting events, edit with high-end tools, and restore photos digitally New, two-column interior layout reflects the no nonsense approach to delivering material Features a 16-page color spread Covers how to take the best pictures with a digital camera, get them onto a PC, edit them, and share them as print copies or electronically. Photography.

Coast Accompanying the BBC series, Coast is not only a superbly illustrated celebration of Britain s coastal areas but a practical guide to all that they have to offer. The first part of the book is divided into the 12 coastal regions as featured in the programme, with lavish photography, maps and evocative essays. The second part is a region-by-region reference of places, people, activities, natural history, historic events and fascinating facts all clearly laid out to help you plan your own trip. Whether destined for the coffee table, your reference library or the car, Coast takes you there with charm and style.

One Planet (Lonely Planet Pictorial S.) This gift hardback edition of Lonely Planet's best-selling pictorial inspires the reader to explore their passion for travel. Awesome landscapes, intimate rituals, extreme adventures and moments of connection, this book is a celebration of life, curiosity and the experience of travel. Photography.

The Oxford Companion to the Photograph This is the first Oxford Companion to deal with the subject of photography. It appears at a watershed in the medium's history, as digital imaging increasingly dominates the global photography scene at both amateur and professional levels. In addition to a wide range of technical information, the book encapsulates in concise and readily accessible form the mass of recent scholarship on photography as a social and artistic practice, organized both thematically and geographically. There are over 800 biographical entries, both on photographers and on other individuals who have significantly influenced photographic culture from the 19th century onwards. Photography.

Viewfinder: 100 Top Locations for Great Travel Photography Keith Wilson is both an accomplished photographer and editor, at the helm of Outdoor Photography, Travel Photography and Black and White Photography magazines. Photography.

Bedouin: Nomads of the Desert The Bedu people, whose name embodies the very idea of nomadism, have lived for centuries in the vast, inhospitable deserts of the Middle East, leading their herds of sheep and camels in search of pasture. However, today the Bedu culture is under threat; their migrations curtailed by competing oil interests in the region and by the portacabins and landcruisers that adapt the old ways to the demands of the modern world. Photography.

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