Learning to See Creatively was a bit a disappointment for me. It seems odd to say this since I am still really a beginner in terms of photography but there didn’t seem to be a whole lot there that I didn’t know already.

And for the most part, each concept was discussed rather superficially, then followed by a selection of photos that illustrated over and over again the very basic information that the author presented. For someone completely new to photography and composition, the second and thir Learning to See Creatively was a bit a disappointment for me. It seems odd to say this since I am still really a beginner in terms of photography but there didn’t seem to be a whole lot there that I didn’t know already. And for the most part, each concept was discussed rather superficially, then followed by a selection of photos that illustrated over and over again the very basic information that the author presented.

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For someone completely new to photography and composition, the second and third chapters would be the most valuable. They cover “Elements of Design (Line, Shape, Form, Texture, Pattern and Color) and “Composition” (Filling the Frame, Rule of Thirds, Diagonals, Framing, Picture Within a Picture, etc.) All topics that should be in a composition book, even if they could and should have been covered in more depth. Having said that, there were a lot of topics that should have been here but were inexplicably left out the use and placement of negative space, body language and placement in portraits, just to name a few.

Instead, the author focused his attention on a chapter about different kinds of lenses, (which I felt went on too long and should have been discussed later in the book in relation to the design concepts he discusses in chapters 2 and 3 rather than being the first thing discussed). He also chose to devote chapters to Digital Photography (including a section on why digital cameras just aren’t good enough and dictates of when it is and is not acceptable to use post processing) and a chapter on Career Considerations. Now don’t get me wrong, there is a time and a place for information about careers in photography. But it seems to me that if you are reading a book about composition, it seems somewhat off topic especially when the composition sections were skimpy and incomplete.

Learning to see creatively. Think about that. What a huge and bold title for a book.

Is seeing creatively something we can teach? And, if so, how? Bryan Peterson takes on this task. But he doesn't seize the reigns of teaching-to-see-creatively lightly.

After all, this is the third edition; Peterson has been grappling with the ideas in this book since 1988. Peterson is no novice to photography, to creativity; his website reminds us that he has been a successful commercial photograph Learning to see creatively. Think about that. What a huge and bold title for a book. Is seeing creatively something we can teach?

And, if so, how? Bryan Peterson takes on this task.

But he doesn't seize the reigns of teaching-to-see-creatively lightly. After all, this is the third edition; Peterson has been grappling with the ideas in this book since 1988. Peterson is no novice to photography, to creativity; his website reminds us that he has been a successful commercial photographer for over thirty-five years.

He has lots to share with those of us who have just come to this world. And he does so. Peterson shares his secrets of how to see creatively in three ways.

First, in a didactic, left-brained way, he provides the design, color, and composition rules for photography, some of which, one hopes, we have intuited for ourselves through our early successes and failures. Second, he shows lots of beautiful examples of his struggles to try out the rules. And, third, he offers exercises to build personal knowledge of those rules. Some books can be read in an hour; this book is a book I've lived with for several months. That, for me, is the mark of a good book: I don't just read the words, but I reread the words and try out the ideas. It's the trying out of the ideas that is most important, I think, in a book like this. So I thought I'd share some of my results.

For a true test, you'd really need to see some before pictures, but take my word for it, these are much improved. What do you think? Does this sound like a book you should read?

Before I finished this book, I had my camera in hand and was outside taking pictures. Though I am not inclined to be an abstract photographer, the tips in this book were very helpful and got my wheels turning. Peterson comes from his thirty-plus years of experience to address Expanding Your Vision, Elements of Design, Composition, The Magic of Light, and Photoshop.

His style is very rounded out, from traditional landscapes to modern abstract photographs. The books is full of beautiful images and Before I finished this book, I had my camera in hand and was outside taking pictures. Though I am not inclined to be an abstract photographer, the tips in this book were very helpful and got my wheels turning.

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The books is full of beautiful images and informative text. Though I have read through the book once, I know that I will refer back to it several times to study different images and his camera settings. Negatives: Being a secular photography book, there were a few images that I decided to cover up before my brothers would see the book (I actually was surprised that there were only 6-10). There were also some words that my family views as 'bad words.'

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this review. More reviews (and no fluff) on the blog Bryan Peterson's books have long been the first learning step of any new photographer - and for good reason. Friendly, informative, inspiring, but very easy-to-digest, pick any book he's written on the subject of photography and you'll find a gem.

With this Third Edition of the popular Learning To See Creatively series, he's made very smart changes that make this a must read for any one looking to understand how to creat More reviews (and no fluff) on the blog Bryan Peterson's books have long been the first learning step of any new photographer - and for good reason. Friendly, informative, inspiring, but very easy-to-digest, pick any book he's written on the subject of photography and you'll find a gem. With this Third Edition of the popular Learning To See Creatively series, he's made very smart changes that make this a must read for any one looking to understand how to create images with interest. In short, it's one of the best books out there on the subject of photography because it tackles, in a highly effective manner, the 'soft' non-technical side of the art.

The book breaks down as follows: Expanding Your Vision; Elements of Design; Composition; The Magic of Light; Photoshop. Within those categories, the topics of line, shape, form, texture, pattern color, filling the frame, horizontal vs. Vertical rule of thirds, frame within a frame, breaking the rules, picture in picture, contrast, exploring the color and direction of light, and even rainy days are discussed. The Photoshop section is necessarily brief (the emphasis here is on capture) but also extremely useful. Where this book excels and differs from previous versions is that Peterson takes a location and then shoots it several times - each time making more effective compositions.

Because we get a large picture and then several ways to shoot it, we're given the tools to start to break down locations into effective shots. With other books on composition, readers are mostly given finished shots and a lot of congratulatory 'this is how you do a rule of thirds shot effectively.' That's easily shown but not so easily replicated without a big picture pullback.

But with Learning To See Creatively 3, we get 6-7 shots of the same place, each clearly demonstrating how the photographer needed to choose position, angle, lens, and thought process to take boring/mediocre images and make them creative and interesting. What this solves is one of the biggest hurdles to creative images: not having a master photographer actually explain their thought process and how to utilize a location effectively. Peterson aims to encourage photographers to develop an artistic eye so they never have to ask, 'Why didn't I see that?' When seeing others exploit the same exact place in such a superior manner. In addition to the great example images showing different perspectives on the same subject, creativity building exercises are included in each chapter. The exercises are not about the technology and readers do not need the latest and greatest in camera technology to follow them. As noted in the book, there has not been a camera invented that searches out unique and interesting subject matter or that alerts photographers to other compelling compositions that lie in wait next to the one you are currently shooting (nor one that recognizes a 'decisive moment' when it happens!).

Of course, this is no magic bullet and Peterson is quick to remind that there is no isnta-recipe for great compositions; rather, a thorough understanding of lens choice, point of view, elements of design, and, of course, the final arrangement are need for those great compositions. But at the same time, what this book gives is the breadth of knowledge needed in order to expand horizons and build skills toward creative photography. Photography as an art is about learning in steps but one of the hardest talents to acquire is vision. With Learning To See Creatively, we have one of the best educational resources available toward mastering that topic.

Driver Installazione Stampante Canon Pixma Mp210 Printer. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher. Useful for Beginners and Pros Alike (Full disclosure: I received a free book for review through.) Originally published in 1988 and revised in 2003, the third edition of Bryan Peterson's Learning to See Creatively is all-new, completely rewritten and re-illustrated, with a brand new section on Photoshop. This is my first Peterson book but, judging from some of the other reviews, he seems to be a well-known and respected photography author and instructor. And it's easy to see why: Useful for Beginners and Pros Alike (Full disclosure: I received a free book for review through.) Originally published in 1988 and revised in 2003, the third edition of Bryan Peterson's Learning to See Creatively is all-new, completely rewritten and re-illustrated, with a brand new section on Photoshop. This is my first Peterson book but, judging from some of the other reviews, he seems to be a well-known and respected photography author and instructor. And it's easy to see why: Learning to See Creatively is accessible and well-written, with a positive, can-do attitude and plenty of helpful illustrations and activities to help get those creative juices flowing.

Peterson frequently includes photos of the same subject, taken from multiple angles and perspectives and with different composition and framing, to give the reader an idea of what works - and what works better. (His eight-photo spread of the Dutch windmill is my favorite use of this technique.) There's a decided emphasis on personal vision with creative exercises to help you find your own. The book's divided into five sections, which you can either browse or read straight through. 'Expanding Your Vision' challenges the reader to think about what you see - vs. What your camera sees.

There's also an excellent primer on choosing the right camera lens for the job. The 'Elements of Design' introduces us to line, shape, form, texture, pattern, and color, exploring how they work in harmony - and how we can best coax them into working for us. 'Composition' covers everything from the basics (horizontal vs. Vertical orientation; the rule of thirds; contrast) to more advanced topics (working your subject; breaking the rules). Last but not least are the chapters on 'The Magic of Light' (direction, color, overcast and rainy days) and 'Photoshop.' Peterson includes a fair amount of technical detail, including information on the camera and settings used to take each picture.

While the more advanced stuff made my beginner's head spin, I wouldn't steer newbies clear of this book: the many lovely photos offer readers new and exciting ways of approaching photography. From portraits to landscapes to abstract macro artwork and tourist attractions that have been done to death, examples run the gamut and provide a wealth of inspiration. Professionals might find some of Peterson's views controversial (he's pro-staging and pro-Photoshop - as long as it doesn't make you lazy IRL), but being a beginner, I didn't really see the big deal. Live and let live. Unless you're a photojournalist, then staging becomes a little more problematic, methinks.

My only caveat: if you like what you see re: Photoshop, don't begin and end with the last chapter. Definitely pick up a dedicated Photoshop guide (or two) in order to get the most of it. Bryan Peterson is a well-known photography expert, instructor and author, with several highly popular publications on the subject, as well as being the founder of The Bryan Peterson School of Photography.

When it comes to photography, Mr. Peterson clearly knows what he's talking about. Learning to See Creatively is in its third publication and it's easy to see why it's been such a hit with new and experienced photographers. With all new photos, this latest edition is sure to provide the perfect Bryan Peterson is a well-known photography expert, instructor and author, with several highly popular publications on the subject, as well as being the founder of The Bryan Peterson School of Photography.

When it comes to photography, Mr. Peterson clearly knows what he's talking about.

Learning to See Creatively is in its third publication and it's easy to see why it's been such a hit with new and experienced photographers. With all new photos, this latest edition is sure to provide the perfect inspiration to motivate both beginners and experts to look at the world around them with an entirely new perspective. The book is divided into five informative chapters: *Expanding Your Vision *Elements of Design *Composition *The Magic of Light *Photoshop With tons of great information packed into each chapter, there's a lot to digest within the pages of Learning to See Creatively. Admittedly, it will take a certain amount of practice to achieve the same results as the author has in his gorgeous photos. Although there's a brilliant, yet simple photo of a lone jogger in a snow covered park that proves that breathtaking photos can be taken when you let the environment do most of the work for you. You just have to 'learn to see creatively'.

Practice is what's so fun about photography. Experimenting with lenses, lighting, arrangement and other elements is what produces extraordinary photos and Bryan Peterson shares a ton of his trade secrets in his book so just about anyone can accomplish that. For under twenty dollars, it's well worth having Learning to See Creatively among your photography books. I highly recommend investing in it! Received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Using Your Camera Creatively Familiarity with your camera and lenses to the point where you don't have to think constantly about the technical details, leads to more creative photos. This is what Peterson suggests.

Play with you camera and lenses. Lie on your back and look up, climb a tree and look down, use different lenses to capture the same scene and evaluate the differences. He includes an exercise that while time consuming is designed to accomplish this. In addition to his suggestions for de Using Your Camera Creatively Familiarity with your camera and lenses to the point where you don't have to think constantly about the technical details, leads to more creative photos. This is what Peterson suggests. Play with you camera and lenses. Lie on your back and look up, climb a tree and look down, use different lenses to capture the same scene and evaluate the differences.

He includes an exercise that while time consuming is designed to accomplish this. In addition to his suggestions for developing an intimacy with your camera, Peterson covers the basics for taking outstanding photos: design, composition, light, and a short section on Photoshop.

The text in each section is easily within the scope of beginners as well as more advanced photographers. I found the use of several examples of the same scene taken from different perspectives the most useful part. Peterson discuss each example: what's good, what's lacking, and why he chose to experiment with another perspective. Necessarily, this leads to a certain amount of autobiography, but I found it fascinating. It's instructive to see how a professional thinks about his compositions.

Whether you're a seasoned photographer, or more importantly, a beginner, this book gives you something to think about. Most seasoned photographers should know the contents of the text very well, but the glimpse of how another photographer constructs his shots is illuminating. I highly recommend this book. I enjoyed it and felt that I learned a great deal. I'm not a professional, rather an enthusiastic amateur, but I plan to try all his exercises.

I'm sure they will help me to feel more at ease with my equipment. I reviewed this book for Blogging for Books. As a photographer, albeit an amateur, I was immediately interested in the title and content of this new book.

This version is an updated one of a favorite guide by Bryan Peterson. I found each chapter incredibly helpful and informative, and am looking forward to incorporating many of the ideas into my future photography. Surprisingly for a book on this topic, there were only two pictures which needed some 'editing'. Most of the book is family-friendly and fascinating. Sometimes even talented As a photographer, albeit an amateur, I was immediately interested in the title and content of this new book. This version is an updated one of a favorite guide by Bryan Peterson.

I found each chapter incredibly helpful and informative, and am looking forward to incorporating many of the ideas into my future photography. Surprisingly for a book on this topic, there were only two pictures which needed some 'editing'. Most of the book is family-friendly and fascinating. Sometimes even talented photographers can get caught in a rut and need books such as this one to open up their imagination again!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my review. Peterson has been a full-time commercial photographer since 1981, shooting assignments all over the world for many of the Fortune 500 companies, including Kodak, UPS, and American Expiress. He is also a contract stock photographer for Corbis and Getty. He has been a contributing editor at Outdoor Photographer Magazine and is currently a contributing editor at Popular Photography and Imagi Bryan F. Peterson has been a full-time commercial photographer since 1981, shooting assignments all over the world for many of the Fortune 500 companies, including Kodak, UPS, and American Expiress. He is also a contract stock photographer for Corbis and Getty.

He has been a contributing editor at Outdoor Photographer Magazine and is currently a contributing editor at Popular Photography and Imaging Magazine. Within the photographic community, he is most noted as the author/photographer of four best selling “how-to” photography books, Understanding Exposure, Understanding Shutter Speed, Learning to See Creatively and Beyond Portraits, with two new books due out in the spring of 2009, Understanding Close-up Photography and The Field Guide to Photography. He is also the founder and one of the instructors at the world’s number one on-line photography school,.