Red Rock Country: Slot Canyons of the Southwestern United States
A Photographer's Guide
de Britt and Lorraine Cummins
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This book focuses on the unique landscapes and rock formations of slot canyons. The southwestern United States contains many deep, narrow, beautiful canyons that were carved and shaped by water over many millions of years. These spectacular canyons are the subject of artists, painters, and photographers who flock to this area of the country with the hopes of capturing the magic that is created when reflected sunlight causes the canyon walls to glow with stunning shades of magenta, pink, brown, red, orange, yellow, and purple. The canyons of the southwest attract photographers and artists from countries all over the world.
In addition to the many spectacular images published in this book the authors places special emphasis on: 1) important factors that should be considered when selecting slot canyons to photograph, 2) considerations when selecting photographic equipment to create the best possible images, and 3) photographic techniques and tips to optimize success for capturing great photos in the challenging lighting conditions of slot canyons, and 4) the use of auxiliary equipment to safely hike through and negotiate physical obstacles and difficulties commonly found in slot canyons.
This book serves as a guide to some of the most beautiful slot canyons in the southwest. The book's stunning images are accompanied by detailed information and tips on photo techniques, camera settings, framing, and composition. The book is intended to be useful to multiple audiences including tourists wanting to make the most of the time available to them when visiting slot canyons, photographers wanting to identify great locations to create images,those wanting to continuously improve their photography, and travelers wanting a high-quality keepsake of remembrance.
Características y detalles
- Categoría principal: Libros de arte y fotografía
- Categorías adicionales Fotografía artística, Viajes
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Características: Apaisado grande, 33×28 cm
N.º de páginas: 166 - Fecha de publicación: ago. 24, 2017
- Idioma English
- Palabras clave Photography, Travel, Slot Canyons
Acerca del creador
Britt and Lorraine Cummins share a love for travel, nature, wildlife, and natural landscapes of the great outdoors. Their interest in photography developed initially during high school and college and has continued to grow throughout married life. An ongoing fascination with the watercolors of nature and their interaction with landscapes, seascapes, cultures, and people drive much of their photography. Their extensive photographic portfolio includes landscape, seascape, architectural, cultural, nature, urban, abstract, macro, and people photography. The art of the photograph and digital art are also strong areas of interest. Together they have authored more than 40 photography books. The authors specialize in creating theme oriented travel photography books series that provide comprehensive, in-depth coverage of topics and locations such as Red Rock County & Southwest U.S., Hawaiian islands, Caribbean islands, French Polynesia, Art of the Photograph, and Abstract Photography.