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Once again black and white photographs are popular. The idea of
photos taking on the look of yesteryear is becoming increasingly
more popular. So much so that the everyday snap shooter can now go
to the local drugstore and ask for black and white prints and in
many instances sepia toned as well. But for the more advanced
picture taker the idea of all that mystery of taking photos in
color and making beautiful black and white enlarged prints for the
wall in the home or a photo book on the coffee table - the
drugstore just doesn't hack it. setting up a film processing lab in
the basement isn't appealing either, why go back to the dinosaur
age? This book is intended for just that person. "Black &
White" will unveil all that mystery and more. It demonstrates "how
to" in layman's terms so the digital world of black and white will
be a fun and a delightful creative experience. In the early 1950's
35mm film was black & white or color slides that were projected
on a screen for a room full of people to enjoy. Color was the "new
thing" but printing in color was rare for the average photographer,
even then color printing in magazine ads was not common place. I
was one of the first in the Cleveland area to shoot in color for
commercial work it was the exciting and the advanced thing to be
able to do for your client. So here we are 55 years later with this
book that will lead you back to were I was in the black and white
era of photography. In those days I was trying to understand and
find my way around in the new color world just like many today are
trying to understand black & white. But we won't stay in the
past long - just long enough for you the reader to understand the
basic fundamentals and then bring everyone back into the new
digital world of black & white photography where we will
explore how-to-do-it digitally. __Andy Boyd
What a delightful and fascinating book Guiding the amateur and
semi-professional photographer with a very useful day-to-day common
sense approach to photographing women. Photographer/author Andrew J
Boyd takes the reader by surprise by introducing each of the seven
women, telling how they met and what his criteria was in choosing
them as a model. But he goes much farther in some of their personal
experiences, describing a little of their past, present and future
lives. Showing respect and gaining their confidence is easy to see
in the wonderful images of each of these very beautiful women.
Technical advice of how and why with examples throughout the book
will be of great value to most amateur and many semi-pros. Things
like focus and exposure that have always been important whether
working with capturing the digital or film image or for that matter
the very beginnings of photography have not changed, they are still
valuable and need to be emphasized today. What has changed and is
noteworthy is the constantly evolving world of electronics, helping
the photographer better manage lighting, equipment weight and even
his time. The author delves into both of these subjects showing
examples and explaining what equipment trends he uses while
reminding the reader of the old tried and true basics of good
photographic practice.
This is a research project that was recently completed to assist
the Florida Department of Transportation in establishing a list of
acceptable methods for the repair of impact damaged pre-stressed
concrete bridge girders using fiber reinforced polymer materials.
This book briefly covers the photographic experiences of the author
Andrew J Boyd from his beginning career in Cleveland to his digital
work of today. Helpful tips some technical advice all blended with
actual hands on approach to his work style and assignments
photographing women. From the beach to the countryside with "how
to" tips for indoor and outdoor portraits challenging the reader to
learn about creative approaches and new ideas for the modern
photographer. Photographing Women is intended to guide the novice
photographer to do better and the advanced photographer some
technical tips that the author has had success with over the years.
Added to that in this book are the actual images by the author that
can be used by the reader to generate new thoughts and approaches
and for the average person loving photographic works to enjoy. At
the conclusion Andrew explains why this is truly a noble
assignment.
During the many years the author spent as a professional freelance
photographer much of his work concentrated on farms and farm life
for magazine articles. Country Women is a complimentary volume
dedicated to many of the women who were great helpmates to their
husbands and contributed to the overall success of the farm. All of
the women are real everyday people associated with farms that the
author chose to include in this book. Chosen also are some of the
finest poems ever written woven in among the photographs, making
this book a gem to keep forever as a balm for the soul and a treat
for the eye that the author Andrew J Boyd has captured and
assembled in this wonderful captivating book. Country farms and
nearby places are the backdrop for all the photos taken throughout
the eastern United States from Michigan, Ohio, New York,
Pennsylvania, the Carolina's and Florida. Color and Black &
White full page photos of country women and poetry on each page
turn - a reflection of soothing thoughts and images to keep and
share with others through the years. Country Women has 70 pages of
delightful and insightful reading for the whole family.
This book will convince the reader how wonderful a visit to Florida
would be. Fantastic Florida covers the entire peninsula from Miami
to Amelia Island, Naples to Pensacola and more. Fishing, swimming,
sunbathing, dining, is all part of this book in the land of
sunshine. Just picture yourself and your family right there in this
gorgeous setting beautifully photographed by the author Andrew J
Boyd. Hideaway locations, soft white powder sand beaches that
stretch for miles, beckon the reader to come kick-off your shoes
and relax in the warm Florida sun. Fantastic Florida identifies all
the wonderful locations with a map taking you completely around the
peninsula - imagine a vacation taking in each location. So pack
your bags, what a trip, what fun you'll have
Country Fare is unusual in that it will teach the reader two
subjects at one time, combining flowers and food. Flowers found
mostly throughout the United States in rural areas over fences,
hanging on barns, in city parks and in the authors own back yard.
Old country recipes passed down through generations, cut from the
newspapers and favorites of friends and neighbors. You will love
flipping through the pages looking for the recipe you tried once
before once again and the beautiful images of flowers abound so you
stop as one catches your eye and learn about it and make the
promise to yourself your going to plant it in your yard come
spring. Country Fare is a book that will be on the coffee table not
on the shelf because it will become a practical and handy reference
book that can be shown to others who visit and stir up the
conversation - on two subjects Beautiful full page color
photography on every page to enjoy and keep the conversation going.
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