Publications - Books

Reading the Landscape

Hardback 192 pages
Dimensions 254 x 254mm
Publisher: "Photographers' Institute Press"
ISBN 1-86108-652-0
24.99 GBP, 45 USD

It is not only what we see but how we see that makes a difference. Peter Watson tackles the often delicate process of interpreting and capturing landscapes in digital photography. Watson's dialogue is as insightful as his images - challenging us to transform our gaze from that of the casual observer to a skilled artist 'painting with light'. Thus - with patience and a meticulous eye - fields, trees, mountains and rivers become a complex pattern of lines, shapes, colours and textures.This comprehensive guide offers an almost scientific approach to seizing creative opportunities in your photography. Years of experience have prepared Watson with a range of tools and techniques to 'read' the complex text of an environment.

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Capturing the Light

Hardback 192 pages
Dimensions 254 x 254mm
Publisher: "GMC Publications"
ISBN 1-86108-481-1
24.95 GBP, 45 USD

This outstanding book showcases 180 of Peter Watson's stunning photographs, all capturing the light to perfection.Each photograph is allocated a page for display, then on the facing page a duplicate is annotated with Peter's explanations of the techniques and equipment that he employed to create it. Sparkling dialogue accompanies the photographs, which provides a wonderful insight into the circumstance under which they were shot. This book includes: Landscape Elements, The Right Approach, Understanding Light, Digital Age, The Creative Use of Filters, The Art of Seeing, and Embracing the Future. It is a fascinating insight into the life of a landscape photographer. The inspirational photographs and invaluable guidance on techniques and equipment make this book an essential addition to any photography enthusiast's library.

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Light in the Landscape - a photographer's year

Hardback 192 pages
Dimensions 254 x 254mm
Publisher: "GMC Publications"
ISBN 1-86108-209-6
24.95 GBP, 45 USD

"Watson's images are extraordinarily lifelike, with vivid colors, and demonstrate a sensitive use of light to affect mood"
Photosource International, Wisconsin
www.photosource.com

"Watson is a man who knows what he is talking about and can share his thoughts in an intelligible way"
Steve Street, Wild Sight Gallery
www.wildsight.bigstep.com

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A Field Guide to Landscape Photography

Paperback 104 pages
Dimensions 148 x 210mm
Publisher: "GMC Publications"
ISBN 1-96108-285-1
12.95 GBP, 23 USD

"The images in the book are without exception, exceptional - technically very strong and very well composed. Peter Watson is clearly a photographer with a superb eye for a picture and is a master of photographic technique"
UK Photographics magazine
www.ukphotographics.co.uk

"A sparkling jewel waiting to be pored over"
Gordon D Young
River City Photographic Society, Michigan

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