The grand master of adventure photography reveals the art, craft, and philosophy behind his images. In sixty-six essays based on his popular column in Outdoor Photographer, and in more than one hundred and sixty color photographs, Galen Rowell shows how he transforms what he sees into vivid, memorable works of art. He clearly explains why "pre-visualizing" a photograph before exposing any film is one key to making an arresting image rather than a mere replica of what we see through the viewfinder. Along the way he also offers advice on practical and technical matters such as how to pack camera gear; what to leave behind when you've got to travel light; pushing film to extremes; and when and how to use fill flash, smart flash, and remote smart flash. This is a how-to book by an artist who has made adventure and photography a way of life. It is both an inspired manual to taking better photographs and an inspiring journey of discovery into the creative process. 160 color photographs.
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"This is an essential source of inspiration by one of the masters of creative nature photography... a great way to get in the mood for more inventive and inspired photography-as soon as you start reading you'll be itching to have a go yourself." BBC Wildlife
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Galen Rowell, internationally renowned photographer and mountaineer, is the author of such acclaimed books as My Tibet (with His Holiness the Dalai Lama) and Mountains of the Middle Kingdom. His work regularly appears in Life, National Geographic, Outside, and Sports Illustrated.
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By J. Franck
Format:Hardcover
If you're a serious photographer (amateur or pro) and find your interest in shooting lagging occasionally, Rowell's enthusiasm might be contagiousness enough to provide a cure. This man was passionate about photography and went to extraordinary ends to get the shots he visualized. The majority of the book deals with his philosophy of photography and how he accomplished what he did. There's also much excellent technical advice. The book's only shortcoming, from my very personal perspective (take it for what it's worth), is the undercurrent of Rowell's ample ego. Were the personal pronoun "I" deleted from the book, its page count would be reduced considerably. Nonetheless, I still strongly recommend "Inner Game" for the highly passionate and very personal account that it is - an extraordinary photographer's testimonial to a life totally devoted to the art of photography and love of nature. It makes you want to climb a mountain and take pictures!
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By Jim G
Format:Hardcover
I have read all of Galen's books, God rest his soul, but I was really disappointed with this book. It's a collection of things about how good a photographer he is. I already know he was a great photographer but what I wanted is some ideas how I could get better. After 200 pages or so, I gave up reading the rest. Some info. is useful but 90% of the 280 pages were just plain boring.
Format:Hardcover
Galen rowell was a very spiritual human being. Photography was for him a way to communicate that. He understood where he lived before he traveled. He appreciated the potential and chance he had where he lived.(we can all do that)The best photography book i own.
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Great book for learning and adding to shelf collection
This is a nice book with inspiration of what you see and what you can see in a different way. I would definitely recommand it to friends or give as a fabulous gift to my friends... Read more
Published on Jan 4 2010 by Ming Quan Lu
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I have much to learn.
People that purchased this book thinking they will be instructed on how to insert TAB-A into SLOT-B will be very disappointed. Read more
Published on Jan 29 2003 by phule
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Different point of view
Galen Rowell's photographies speek for themselves (marvelous illustrations!!!). This book provides the intellectual background (basically a compilation of more or less independent... Read more
Published on Nov 19 2002
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A superb read for any photographer
This is a review that I have been meaning to write for some time, but with the recent, tragic death of the author in a light plane crash, its time to put pen to paper. Read more
Published on Sep 20 2002
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One of the best books on photography I have ever purchased
It is quite sad and unfortunet that Galen Rowell and his wife were killed in a plane crash recently. The world has lost a truly visionary photographer. Read more
Published on Sep 13 2002 by Mediahound
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Sad day for photography
Get this book while you can. As you may know, Galen and his wife were killed recently (8/11/2002)in the crash of a small plane in which they were passengers. Read more
Published on Aug 12 2002
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Woderful collection of essays on photography and philosophy
This book is a collection of essays Rowell has written for "Outdoor Photographer" over the years. Read more
Published on Jun 27 2002 by Anton
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Must read for advanced novice and above
"Galen Rowell's Inner Game of Outdoor Photography" is a collection of articles written for Outdoor Photographer magazine organized into four broad categories. Read more
Published on May 29 2002 by Bukkene Bruse
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theory more than how to
I've been a working photographer for 13 years so "How To" books are not really on my list. Read more
Published on May 2 2002 by Lynn P
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Need to mine for info
There is plenty of philosophy in this book based on his own experiences. If you're looking purely for a techniques book or how-to or teachings of his techniques, you'd might be... Read more
Published on April 27 2002 by Greenbloody
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