Used, without jacket.
The aim of this book is to give expression to
the human form through the medium of photo-
graphy. It's relationships with nature and with
man-made constructions are covered as well
as straightforward portraiture of a human being.
a thing complete in itself. I shall show the nude
in natural and in artificial lighting. using light as
the basis for artistic effect.
Technique is essential for the expression of
our ideas and to ensure that the final result will
interpret correctly our initial conception. It is a
mistake to rely on luck in creative work so the
practical aspects of lighting the nude will be
explained. Today, many photographers seem
to be losing the idea of relating the nude to art
and to nature, so I also deal with the traditional
principles of perspective, form and colour. To
help the reader to appreciate these factors,