Waldameer Park overlooks Lake Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania. This area has been a popular retreat for people since opening in 1896. As one of the last surviving �trolley parks� in America; Waldameer Park has a story of growth and survival. Originally; the park�s main attraction was its beach on the lake; it was a popular destination in Erie for people to go and escape the heat of summer. Over the years; Waldameer Park changed significantly. In the early 20th century; rides like Dip the Dips; Ravine Flyer; and Mill Run grew to be the main attractions at the park. Over the past three decades; Waldameer Park has grown into a modern amusement park; while maintaining its beloved nostalgic atmosphere. Today; visitors cool off in the Water World water park and enjoy thrill rides like the Comet; Steel Dragon; X-scream; and Ravine Flyer II.
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194 of 198 people found the following review helpful. Extremely Well Done InspirationBy PaulThis is a book from the class of books which aim to improve the photographer rather than one dealing with the technology of photography. Perhaps the best known author along this line is Freeman Patterson who the authors here cite both as an expert in this area and an inspiration for them. These books; such as those Ive cited and one other excellent one; The Practice of Contemplative Photography: Seeing the World With Fresh Eyes teach you to see and once you see the striking image; recording it photographically is just a matter of steps.Who is/are the photographer(s) you admire? Very likely these people did not need to travel to exotic locales like so many photographers desire so they can find the shot. These masters saw the great images they later captured all around them. For example; Henri Cartier-Bresson just wandered the streets taking quiet images using his little Leica. Ansel Adams images sell for seven figures yet he mostly shot places millions of others have and will travel to yet never equal his shots. Clyde Butcher makes wonderful images where others see nasty swamps. Westons most famous photographs are of common vegetables.So why do so many art and amateur photographers dream of finally taking that voyage to Antarctica or Africa or some other place to get stunning images when the masters seem to find them in their backyards? The difference is that they are masters because they see artistically. This book; as well as those others cited (and more too) have examples; essays and exercises to help you develop your eye to you too can see like those who can seem to always find the shot where others just walk by.This book isnt very long but is dense in information; sample snaps to illustrate the authors points and exercises to assist you in this artistic development. The book concentrates on the image - the composition and its elements. It strives to break you free of any creative restrictions you may have developed. For example; the book instructs you; at one point; to (horrors of horrors) set your expensive DSLR rig on P so you can concentrate on the image rather than fiddling with the aperture or shutter speed or whatnot. At other places; the authors even exceed this recommendation by suggesting you (double horrors of horrors) using your cell phone camera where you wont worry about these settings because you cannot.Do not expect here a technical discussion of how aperture affects DOF or how to use CS to post process your way to imaging happiness or other purely technical issues. The authors figure you either know that stuff or can find it elsewhere. This is a book about how to move from where you are to a more artistically inclined version of yourself. By that; I mean one who can see the great photo no matter where you are.To paraphrase the previously cited Freeman Patterson; what do you expect to photograph at that exotic location if you cant see what there is to photograph right at home? On a personal note; after reading this book for all of 15 minutes; I had a sort of awakening. I went home; got my expensive DSLR; and walked to a place I pass each morning. Putting the camera on the never before used P; I took a snap which is one of my better ever. It was nice to open my eyes and wake up to that which is always around me.Highly recommended.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Pretty Simple; Good for BeginnersBy Horoscope FishIn short; this book is a lot of pictures; a little text and and some basic principles and exercises. Id suggest this book for people new to photography or those that need a simple introduction to the principles of composition. It also covers some other concepts that will help you get better shots; like learning how to slow down and "see" instead of just looking; proving you dont need to fly to exotic locales to get outstanding shots.. All the concepts and principles make for a solid; easy to absorb primer on composition but I was looking for something a little more substantial; If "working a shot" by moving around your chosen subject while looking for the right perspective sounds like a new; ground-breaking concept youve never tried before; though; this book is for you.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent and highly recommended.By CustomerI really enjoyed reading this refreshingly easy to read book which gave me new energy to go out and shoot every day.I find it very easy to travel the world to exotic places and take great pictures but I found it very easy to lose motivation once returning home. I shot many images of local scenes whenever I got a new camera body or lens; but after I had mastered the technical skills I would lose interest - which was only revitalised when I once again ventured away from home. Cameras and lenses would stay on the shelf hellip; and my interest dwindle.Unlike most other books which mainly teach the technical skills this one gave me more creative inspiration.Excellent and highly recommended.
