I am methodically working my way through a series of eBooks on photography and I am determined to bring the best to the pages of SevenbyFive. This week’s read was “Below the Horizon” by Dave Delnea. Another essential classic in the $5 eBook series, this forty page publication looks at understanding light at the edges of the day.
There is no doubt the extremes of the day, early morning and evening offer the most inspirational light transforming even the dullest of locations with colour and shadow.
Below The Horizon was written by a photographer whose commercial work includes some of the finest resort properties in the world. Dave Delnea’s ability to see and capture the mood present in light at the edges of day have garnered him some exceptional clients and produced some amazing images.
Dave’s secret is no secret at all; simply to understand and capture the light that is uniquely present when the sun is below the horizon and other photographers have put their cameras away.
The eBook is coloured with stunning photography, in fact even without reading the words the images in this eBook are inspirational. Dave takes us through recommended equipment none of which is overly expensive from tripod to cable release he also looks at lens selection and one area to which I am yet to venture, the graduated filter.
This is a packed book from strobe lighting to how to photography star trails the writing is simple and I have about seven photo projects on the to-do list as a result.
I think the conclusion says it all, Dave comments “The world becomes a wonderful place for the photographer once the sun has left the sky. I don’t think I’ve ever regretted pulling myself out of bed early, or staying out a few extra hours to get to capture the shots you see in this book. The techniques I’ve discussed can be learned and applied fairly quickly; yet can be refined, experimented with and added to for a lifetime.”
Dave packs a lifetime of photography experience and educates those starting out with a pretty much invaluable guide to getting the most from the sun. There is no doubt that low light photography is challenging and to be honest something I have steered clear off to date. In this challenge the best opportunities are there to be captured.
This is a straight to the point guide beneficial not matter where you are on your photographic learning curve. Looks as if I have a few late nights and early mornings to tackle in the year ahead.
Download
Below the Horizon is a 40 page downloadable PDF ebook.
eBook Reading Advice
I read the ebook on my Mac and would definitely recommend reading the book as a 2 page spread. In Preview click “View” and then PDF display to activate two page spread. In Acrobat go to: View > Page Display > Two Up. Tick “Show Cover Page During Two Up”.
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