The Traveler's Eye: A Guide to Still and Video Travel Photography - Hardcover

Dennis, Lisl

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0517705737 ISBN 13: 9780517705735

Publisher: Clarkson Potter, 1996

Synopsis

Missed opportunities are a photographer's nightmare -- especially when faced with the once-in-a-lifetime sights of a trip away from home. Whether it's the horde of tourists crowding that brilliant shot of the cathedral, the charming old man who refuses to give a smile, or the safari that results in a few too many pictures of empty sky, travel photography can be daunting for both beginners and the experienced alike. In The Traveler's Eye, Lisl Dennis clearly explains how to overcome these challenges to capture on film or video the essence of your travel experiences.

As an award-winning photographer and an experienced teacher of travel photography, Dennis understands the many dilemmas that arise when wielding a camera on foreign territory. Is there any way to take a novel approach to such overexposed sites as the Eiffel Tower, the Taj Mahal, or the Golden Gate Bridge? How can the serendipities of light and background be manipulated to create lively portraits? How can one handle requests made by potential subjects for tips? And what about buying and packing lenses, a tripod, film, and flashes for a safari versus a city trip?

To these and many other questions, Lisl Dennis brings the insights, experiences, and practical tips gained over her thirty years as a travel photographer. She offers not only fascinating information about the craft and art of photography but also eye-opening explanations of how she took the extraordinary photographs that illustrate her book. For everyone traveling with a camera, The Traveler's Eye is a stunning guide to getting truly memorable videos and photographs of any excursion, near or far.

About this title

About the Author

Lisl Dennis is a photographer, author, teacher, and lecturer in the field of travel photography. Beginning her career as a staff photographer for the Boston Globe, she now writes the "Traveler's Eye" column for Outdoor Photographer magazine. Her work has appeared in numerous magazines worldwide, and her books include Santa Fe and Taos: Under a Coyote Moon, Santa Fe and Taos: Behind Adobe Walls, Martha's Vineyard Houses and Gardens, and Morocco: Design flora Casablanca to Marrakech (Clarkson Potter). Lisl Dennis is the founder of the Travel Photography Workshop, which can be reached care of the Santa Fe Workshops, P.O. Box 9916, Santa Fe, NM 87504; phone: (505) 983-1400; fax: (505) 989-8604.

Review

Celebrated photographer Lisl Dennis reveals the secrets to capturing the true spirit of a faraway place in stunning travel photographs and videos. Filled with glorious color photographs from around the world, The Traveler's Eye offers insider's tips to getting those unforgettable images: how to remedy or avoid the tourist cliches; creative approaches to landscapes, landmarks, and portraits full of character; what equipment to buy and bring along; how to get your film safely through airport X-rays; and much more. Whether you're exploring Montana or Morocco, The Traveler's Eye is the essential guide to bringing your memories beautifully back home.

Edition details

• Publisher: Clarkson Potter
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0517705737
• ISBN 13: 9780517705735
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192