Welcome to another roundup of the some of the more
interesting discoveries I’ve made as I wander the digital highways and byways
of the Internet. This week I am focussing (non pun intended) on photography.
The first two items are two of
the most useful eBooks that have come to my attention in a long time. What is
more, both eBooks are available as free downloads.
Going Candid
A book about street photography in the digital age. Forget what you know about street photography and read how Thomas Leuthard (85mm) explores the street with his camera. You will find a wealth of useful tips and tricks on how to approach people, getting closer to them and get the best out of you street experience.
As Thomas himself writes: [his] "...workflow starts without a camera and ends in the
galleries of this World. It's not about the Decisive Moment or how you set up
your camera. It's more about the approach of getting a successful street
photographer who will build a successful community around the World.
It's all about sharing and socializing. You will be taken to
a journey through the big cities of this World looking into the eyes of
strangers. Candid is the key word and you will not be disappointed. Stay tuned
for an exclusive book which will change your life as a street photographer."
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As if giving away one eBook is not enough, Thomas Leuthard
has topped this with a second eBook that at 99 pages is even bigger than Going
Candid, and filled with just as much interesting and useful information.
Collecting Souls
Thomas writes: "While the first book was about the basics, this book is more advanced and contains a lot of personal thoughts and ideas.
I tried to explain what Street Photography means to me and
how I see it. It contains more than 30 short chapters about the different areas
and topics of street photography. It should help beginners to understand the
process of making story telling photos and to improve your personal style as a
street photographer.
Together with the first book it will be a good reference for
anyone who wants to become a street photographer."
Now there's an understatement if ever I saw one!
Thomas Leuthard online
85mm.ch website… Twitter: @85mm_ch
Thanks to the Seven by Five
website for bringing these books to my attention.
Seven by Five have provided a list of great photography eBooks
(including the two above) that are
well worth checking out. Some are free, and others can be bought for a small
fee.
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10 Things Henri Cartier-Bresson Can Teach You About Street Photography
Eric Kim has put together a great photo essay outlining
titled: 10 Things Henri Cartier-Bresson Can Teach You About Street Photography.
You will find it online here...
Among Eric's suggestions: Focus on geometry, Be patient,
Travel, Stick to one lens, Take photos of children (see image), Be unobtrusive,
See the world like a painter, Don’t crop,
Don’t worry about processing, and Always strive for more.
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There is much to discover in the downloads available here
and on the websites, so if you are interested at all in improving your
photographic skill, I highly recommend all three sites.
