Ansel Adams (1902-1984) produced some of the 20th century\'s most iconic photographic images and helped nurture the art of photography through his creative innovations and peerless technical mastery. - Publishers Weekly Over 1 million copies sold.. - New York Times A master-class kind of guide from an undisputed master.
Adams is a clear-thinking writer whose concepts cannot but help the serious photographer.
Beautifully illustrated with photographs as well as instructive line drawings, this classic manual can dramatically improve your photography.
Anchored by a detailed discussion of Adams\' Zone System and his seminal concept of visualization, The Negative covers artificial and natural light, film and exposure, and darkroom equipment and techniques.
This classic handbook distills the knowledge gained through a lifetime in photography and remains as vital today as when it was first published.
Examples of Adams\' own work clarify the principles discussed.
The Negative --the second volume in Adams\' celebrated series of books on photographic techniques--has taught generations of photographers how to use film and the film development process creatively.
Ansel Adams (1902-1984) produced some of the 20th century\'s most iconic photographic images and helped nurture the art of photography through his creative innovations and peerless technical mastery
