Minus 2/3 – The Invisible Flash: Crafting Light for Photographers in the Field
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (805 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B01N5AR2TT |
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| Number of Pages | : | 216 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-08-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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His ongoing coverage of post-Soviet Russia has garnered him the distinction of being the world’s foremost color photographer documenting the region. His works are exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide. He is the recipient of the 2006 Lucie Award for International Photographer of the Year, the prestigious Dr. Erich Salomon Award from German Society for Photography (
"Huge disappointment." according to Gregory. Very disappointing book. Rocky nook is known for publishing great photography books so I didn't hesitate to order this one. I was expecting something along the lines of Hot Shoe Diaries or Creative Flash Photography but what I got was a printed portfolio that includes a single sentence describing the use of flash. A single sentence which sits in the middle of an empty page. There is no narrative quality to the book. There is no story telling or teaching g. Plus Five Stars for Minus 2/3 I've long been a fan of Gerd Ludwig's photography. I have every issue of his Geographic assignments. Along with David Alan Harvey, William Albert Allard and Joe McNally, Gerd is an inspiration. Unlike the other photographers, precious little is on the internet and YouTube featuring Gerd's techniques. Given that, his book is a phenomenal instructive work and long overdue. Not only to you get a nice collection of some of his iconic photographs, but also "ho. A must read for the serious photographer Karen Johansson Can't say enough good things about this book! I really learned a lot. I wish he'd gone into more of his camera settings but the book was about flash - so, there ya go. If I ever have the chance to take a workshop from the author I definitely will! He knows his stuff!
Gerd Ludwig, a National Geographic veteran known for his powerful photo essays, is one of the leading documentary photographers of our time. Additionally, in his fine-art and documentary work in interior or night settings, Ludwig recently began making long exposures by combining a camera on a tripod with a series of flashes fired from a single hand-held unit.In the past, Ludwig has discussed his tricks of the trade only in lectures and workshops. Packed with beautiful, effective, and moving images, Minus 2/3 offers ideas, insight, and inspiration for photographers looking to subtly incorporate flash into their work.Please note: Some images featured in this book may be considered unsettling for some sensitive readers.. Over the years, he has refined his use of small flash to hone his technique even further. Now, in Minus 2/3—The Invisible Flash: Crafting Light for Photographers in Field, Ludwig takes us behind the scenes of many of his most iconic images to share his approach to lighting with small flash. His use of flash appears so subtle in the final image that it is easily mistaken for natural light—an invisible flash. These small flashes also alleviated the burden of carrying heavy equipment, allowing him to be flexible and inconspicuous when moving around in the field. E
His works are exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide. He is the recipient of the 2006 Lucie Award for International Photographer of the Year, the prestigious Dr. His ongoing coverage of post-Soviet Russia has garnered him the distinction of being the world’s foremost color photographer documenting the region. . About the Author Gerd Ludwig was born in Alsfeld, Germany, and studied photography at Folkwang University of the Arts in Essen, Germany. He has been photographing for National Geographic magazine since the early 1990s. Based in Los Angeles, Ludwig continues to photograph primarily for National Geographic while exhibiting, lecturing, and teaching workshops internationally. Ludwig is the author of Broken Empire: After the Fall of the USSR (National Geographic Society) and T