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Take a well-timed shot in the dark with this invaluable guide to night photography Shooting in low light and at night is challenging, but it can result in stunning images, so don't put that digital camera away after the sun goes down! Start capturing eerie and intriguing photographs at all levels of light with this information-packed guide from renowned photographer and author Harold Davis. He provides pages of field-tested techniques to help you find the proper exposures, including the best set...

Thousands of years ago, Galileo reportedly asserted, "You cannot teach a man anything. You can only help him discover it within himself." With a focus on project-based learning, it motivates students to explore student success topics and to discover how they can apply these skills to their college experience. Project College Success shows that project-based learning actively engages and inspires students. Each 'project' introduces an authentic topic relevant to student success and then pose...

The only book to fully integrate The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), it offers personalized strategies for achieving academic success based on proven models. Striving for Excellence links current research in individual learning styles with proven study skills to help new and first year college students achieve an optimal learning experience. Using a comprehensive approach that both supports and challenges new students, this evidence-based book provides helpful strategies that students c...

Essential lighting guide for users of compact cameras and dSLRs One of the most important aspects of photography is lighting, but getting the lighting right is tricky. When should you use flash? Are a camera s automatic settings dependable? Should you use reflectors or diffusers and where do you place them? This handy, portable reference will show you when, where, and how to create and capture perfect light, every time. The book includes a color checker card to help you maintain true color, as...

"Beginning underwater photographers may be surprised to find that there are numerous tools--from fully automated cameras, to smart phone cameras, to sophisticated DSLRs--that can be used to create incredible underwater photographs. In this book, author Larry Gates (of Aberdeen, South Dakota) "dives in" to the topic of underwater photography and teaches the skills beginning photographers need to explore saltwater and freshwater environments. Beginning with a look at the equipment used, Gates expl...

ALERT: Before you purchase, check with your instructor or review your course syllabus to ensure that you select the correct ISBN. Several versions of Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products exist for each title, including customized versions for individual schools, and registrations are not transferable. In addition, you may need a CourseID, provided by your instructor, to register for and use Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products. Packages Access codes for Pearson's MyLab & Mastering products may...

Nikon's Creative Lighting System (CLS) is the most advanced electronic flash technology available for digital SLR cameras. If you're one of the many photographers - from hobbyist to pro - interested in learning to take better-lit photographs using the Creative Lighting System, David Busch's Guide to Nikon CLS Flash Photography is your one-stop how-to guide. Co-authored by flash photography guru Ed Verosky, this book's clear step-by-step instructions and full-color examples give you the details y...