With a nuanced approach to this classic style of artistic expression; Laurie Klein elevates the female nude to ethereal levels through the use of digital infrared (IR) photography. Using IR-modified cameras; she designs scenes of her models in evocative natural settings that transform them into fairies; nymphs; and goddesses. In this book; she explores the creation of sixty of her most evocative images; revealing the artistic concepts underlying the scene selection; the choice of model; and the pose. For each of the featured portraits; supporting images show simple variationsmdash;other ideas Klein explored during the same sessionmdash;and offer unique insight into the evolving process of photographic creation. While specific techniques offer insight into the challenges of digital IR imaging; photographers working in any medium will find valuable insights to enhance their approach to fine-art nude photography.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. If you like to read about playing; this is the book for YOU. If you want to play; keep looking........By WendyThe chords needed for the songs (there are not many songs at all) should be pictured next to the sheet music for an easier learning experience.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Get this Book!By Julie StarlingGreat book! A really great introduction to the different styles of ukulele. I had actually bought Ukulele Exercises for Dummies first; but this book was so strongly recommended in the beginning that I stopped and bought the Kindle version for my iPad and went through it on there. Im so glad I did! It was a much better introduction and prepared for the more advance stuff in the Ukulele Exercises. I had to enlarge the pages for the songs but they were very playable; though it was a little tedious to change pages for the few multi-page songs. I liked it so much that Im considering buying a print version for my library. Get this book!6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Nicely organized and arranged for ease of useBy Brian K. MillerI almost never buy "...for Dummies" or "Idiots Guide to..." books. Not that I have anything against them. They are generally well-written; well-organized books that are perfect for someone seeking a simple; straight-forward introduction to a new topic. The problem is; because they are inevitably over-simplified I either get bored with them quickly or find them frustratingly short of key details.Fortunately; Ukulele For Dummies is a rare exception to the rule. Granted; this is far short of a masters degree in fine arts; nonetheless for the player seeking to buy their first ukulele or for someone who picked one up because the local music store was having a sale on old stock this book contains absolutely everything a person needs to know to get started. It is divided into seven sections (including the appendices) and ranges from how to choose a new ukulele; to tuning; to playing basic chords; to a small selection of strumming and fingerpicking techniques; and it even covers several of the key personalities in the transformation of the ukulele from an odd little chordophone played by Hawaiians into a modern instrument suitable for orchestras and contemporary pop music. There is a woefully brief introduction to music theory; but the vast majority of people picking up a ukulele for the first are either accomplished musicians looking for a fun instrument or newcomers more insterested in playing a few songs than understanding how those songs are created.Ukulele For Dummies and Alfreds Basic Ukulele Method are hands down the two best introductory books I have found for this delightful and whimsical little instrument.
