Urban And Rural Decay Photography Guide

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This Focal Press book, Urban and Rural Decay Photography: How to Capture the Beauty in the Blight is for those who see the beauty in abandoned buildings, crumbling facades, and preserving a fading history, and who also has a love of urban exploration. It offers expert tips and techniques for capturing breathtaking photographs of your favorite decay scenes, whether in urban or rural settings. Author J. Dennis Thomas guides you through the history of decay photography, shows you what equipment you will need, and discusses digital, film, and HDR capture and composition. The book addresses which artistic considerations work best for the kinds of shots that capture a moment and convey a story. He also provides you with important safety advice and matters of the law when entering and working with decaying structures.

Full of inspiring images that will ignite your creativity and your passion for decay photography, Urban and Rural Decay Photography is just the book you need to get you out and discovering your newest urban or rural exploration adventure.

Author: J. Dennis Thomas

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Publisher	Focal Press
Publication Date	July, 2013
Author	J. Dennis Thomas
ISBN Number	ISBN 13: 9780415663212
Cover Type	Soft
Number of Pages	200
Packaging Info
Package Weight	1.4 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	8.976 x 8.898 x 0.551"

Introduction

Chapter 1: About Decay Photography

Key Photographers

Urban Decay

Rural Decay

Safety Issues

Legal Issues

Photographer's Rights

Chapter 2: Equipment

Cameras

SLR's and DSLR's

Rangefinders

TLR

Toy Cameras

Smartphones

Compact Cameras

Point and Shoots

Mirrorless Cameras

Lenses

Wide-Angle

Mid-Range, Standard, or Normal

Telephoto

IS, VR, OIS, and More

Tripods

Chapter 3: Composition and Technique

Quality of Light

Rule of Thirds

Balance and Symmetry

Leading Lines and Patterns

Textures

Color

Isolating the Subject

Chapter 4: Shooting Digital

Sensors

Analog to Digital

Resolution

Dynamic Range

Exposure

Aperture

Shutter Speed

ISO Sensitivity

Using Histograms

Shooting RAW

White Balance

Noise and Noise Reduction

High ISO Noise

Long Exposure Noise

Noise Reduction

Chapter 5: Shooting with Film

Film Types

Black & White Negative

Color Negative

Transparency or Color Positive

Instant (Polaroid)

Film Processing at Home

Supplies

Loading Film

Chemistry and Processing

Chapter 6: Shooting in Low Light

Settings

ISO Sensitivity

Shutter Speed

Aperture

Digital

Shoot RAW

Set Your White Balance

Exposure

Noise Reduction

Film Reciprocity Failure

Chapter 7: Digital Post Processing

Finding the Keepers

Metadata

Tonal Adjustment and Color Correction

Black and White Conversions

Color Conversions

TtV: Melding Film and Digital

Chapter 8: High Dynamic Range

Bracketing

Tone Mapping

Exposure Blending

Software

Chapter 9: Decay Portraiture

Gear and Settings

Lighting Tips

Soft Light and Hard Light

High Key and Low Key

Direction

Available Light

External Light

Index

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What is the magnification ratio at the 12 cm closest focus distance?

A: Unfortunately, point-and-shoot cameras, such as the Ricoh GR IIIx Digital Camera, do not publish a macro ratio specification.

Q: 2. Would Busch's guide on the Z6 also be good for the Z6 II ? I don't think the 2 cameras are that different, and Busch has a new book on the Z6 II that costs $40.

A: I do believe the Nikon Z6 and the Nikon Z6 II are similar enough to where you may get benefit using the older book for the newer camera. However, there may be some autofocus, intervalometer, and video features that were released with the newer camera may be better explained in the newer book designed specifically for the Z6 II. That being said, if you are on a budget, this book may still be beneficial for your usage needs.

Q: 3. Is it available in Spanish?

A: Unfortunately B&H do not sell a Spanish version of this book.

Q: 4. Do you have HDF model?

A: The Ricoh GR IIIx Digital Camera does not have an HDF filter, but you can find the the Ricoh GR IIIx HDF Digital Camera at the following link: https://bhpho.to/3BwngBc.

Q: 5. Is there a comprehensive index at the back of this book?

A: Yes, the Rocky Nook David Busch's Sony a7R IV Guide to Digital Photography has a comprehensive index in the back.

Q: 6. Has a book been written on Sony RX100 M5A? I have the RX 100 5 Alexander White book but the 5A menus are different.

A: Unfortunately we do not have any tutorial guides for the Sony RX100 VA model at this time.

Q: 7. Am I able to screw on any lens filters to the front of the lens?

A: Unfortunately the GRIIIX does not have filter threads and as of January 10, 2022 I do not see any filter adapter available for it.

Q: 8. how can i put on this computer my lightroomm from another computer?

A: E-books can be uploaded to the iCloud in which the e-book can accessed on any device in which you are signed into the same iCloud account.

Q: 9. What is the difference between street edition and urban models?

A: The GR IIIx Urban Edition Special Limited Kit includes the GR IIIx camera in the special metallic gray body finish, a blue lens ring cap, plus a leather wrist strap with a blue application the matches the color of the lens ring and a black metal hot shoe cover. The street edition featurs a metallic gray body and orange-yellow ring cap.

Q: 10. Does this book go through the Custom Setting Menus?

A: David D. Busch Nikon Z 5 Guide to Digital Photography goes through the custom settings menus.

Ramon	27/08/2024
[July, 2013] I had a previous experience with a book of Nikon D60 5

Brenda	24/08/2024
[July, 2013] David D. Busch's books are always on point and that's why whenever I purchase a new camera, his book is purchased along with it. It is always very well written and concise. If you are thinking about purchasing one on his books, stop thinking about it and just buy it. You'll be glad that you did. Highly recommend. 5

Paul	17/08/2024
[July, 2013] If you bought the Z6, you WILL need something more than the supplied users guide. This book is a great choice! Not only does the book describe all the features and settings on the Z6, but explains WHY you would want to select each setting. 5

Jerry	02/08/2024
[200] I have been photographing since the 1950's for fun and profit. College photographer, US Army photographer, US Army Corps of Engineers photographer, small town wedding photographer, weekly newspaper sports photographer and now just fine art. Mostly on a second job basis. Nature, wildlife, and travel photography have always been a second interest.This book is as complete, understandable, comprehensive (for the film to digital crossover like me), and well illustrated as you can find. It will be a fun read as well as reference book from now on. Right on Sean! 5

Brenda	18/07/2024
[Focal Press] Every digital camera that I've ever bought, I bought one of his books (if there was one out there). His approach to how he explains things, tips and suggestions are priceless. Thanks David and B&H for selling his books. 5

Martha	06/07/2024
[Soft] David's guidebooks are the best for practical advice on getting to know a new camera. Not a photography instruction manual - was not meant to be! But perfect for tweaking a camera for best practices and daily use! I have quite a collection of his books! 5

Robert	27/06/2024
[Focal Press] More facts than you can find in the little Nikon owners manual. 5

Peter	13/06/2024
[July, 2013] In my opinion, David Busch camera guides are the most comprehensive guidebooks out there. Since I have several different Nikon and Sony bodies in my arsenal, I’ve now bought 5 of his books, 2 of which had to be bought 2nd hand because they were no longer in print unfortunately. I had to wait for this D500 book as it was initially out of stock but it was well worth the wait when it finally came in as is always the case with his camera guides. Comprehensive details and easy to understand, even for a tech dummy like myself. 5

Kendall J	07/06/2024
[July, 2013] A grand after market compendium. 5

Don	21/05/2024
[1.4 lb] I am a very amateurish photographer with intermittent experience with Nikon Autofocus and pre-autofocus cameras. Sticking with one camera line, in this case, the Nikon or for others maybe the Canon, has proven to be the way to go because of the progressive nature of cameras and photography. This book is extremely comprehensive and for me has to be digested slowly in parts over time. I am now about one-fourth of the way through the book and have found it to compliment the Nikon manual. 5