<DIV><P>'There is a vast difference between taking a picture and making a photograph' said photographer Robert Heinecken. In this thorough and visually exciting guide to composition, David Präkel leads the reader, step-by-step, through the essential elements to consider when composing an image, including viewpoint, perspective, symmetry, scale and balance. A detailed, engaging and practical introduction to the process of identifying and arranging visual elements,<I> Basics Photography: Composition</I> demonstrates how different techniques can help photographers to develop professional images and create a distinct personal style.</p><P>Taking examples from both classic and contemporary photographers, <I>Basics Photography: Composition</I> (second edition) advises readers on how to select the most appropriate composition for capturing a subject or communicating a message.<BR><BR>• This title is the second edition of the first title in AVA's extremely popular Basics Photography series, newly designed with fresh case studies, practical exercises to explore a photographer's creativity and carefully selected imagery.<br>• Illustrated throughout with classic images from the masters of photography and creative work by contemporary practitioners, including <B>Harry Callahan</B>, <B>Henri Cartier-Bresson</B>, <B>Dorothea Lange</B>, <B>Marc Riboud</B>, <B>David Hockney</B>, <B>Martin Parr</B>, <B>Lu Guang</B>, <B>Claire Martin </B>and <B>Claudia Rogge</B>.<BR>• Images are accompanied by a technical summary, detailing the camera, lenses and settings that were used in each photograph.<BR></p><DIV></div></div>