The call of the wild! Come face to face with wildlifes finest predators in pack formation with this Janlynn kit. One can almost hear their haunting wails piercing the chilly night air! Kit contains 14-count white 100% Cotton Aida fabric, 6-strand pre-sorted carded 100% cotton thread, needle, chart & instructions in English, French, Spanish & German. Finished

Size: 7 x 22 (18 x 56cm) Designed by Roger. W. Reinardy

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This imaginary scene, painted by popular artist Trevor Mitchell, takes place in January 1967 where, on the eastern side of Coniston Water, a group of British car enthusiasts gather to watch Donald Campell practising for his attempt on his own world water speed record. We can see the amazing Bluebird powering across the water, piloted by the legendary Campbell, who at the time epitomised the very British values of hard work, fair play, determination & courage. In the foreground are some of the "coolest" cars of their day
- an E-type Jaguar (Series 1), Aston Martin DB5, Jensen Interceptor, Mini Cooper S & MG Midget.
Size: 50 x 70cm, 1000 pieces

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This is a fascinating & poignant collection of photographs & first-hand accounts documenting everyday life on Britain's home front during WWII. Collected here are the stories of the men, women & children left at home who dug for victory, knitted for victory, waved goodbye to loved ones, accommodated strangers, went out to work & who provided invaluable support to the troops on the frontline. Accounts of mass evacuations during the 'phoney war', blackouts & camaradarie in the shelters sit alongside heart-warming tales of personal victories, tragic stories of loss & confusion & detailed accounts of the destruction of major cities, towns & villages. Diary extracts, archive documents, letters, propaganda & personal memories are vividly brought to life with revealing & often breathtaking images, exposing the extraordinary lives of these ordinary citizens during the people's war. ...

Ever got your apertures & your aliasing all muddled up? Ever had a meltdown reading a camera manual? Or searched that very same manual for simple explanations of technical terms, & been left in the dark? Worried about making the switch from a simple p ...

Even standard digital SLR cameras have manuals running to hundreds of pages; usually, they concentrate on the technical features of the camera, but neglect the crucial fact that great photographers do not just simply know how to navigate menus: they understand how the operation of their camera will help them to take better pictures. The Photographers DSLR Pocketbook, small enough to be taken on the most arduous shoot, gives the reader the benefit of Michael Freeman's decades of professional photography & years of experience with digital technology. Opening with the anatomy of a digital SLR, the book then covers settings, exposure, capture & image workflow, clarifying the operations of your camera & allowing you to operate it with speed, confidence & accuracy. Michaels own photography & diagrams illuminate his points perfectly, making this an attractive & informative read. ...

Light is the lifeblood of photography. The Photographer's Guide to Light explores the correlation between light & shade to give the reader an insight into how stunning images can be achieved, even when the light is low. In this inspiring practical guide, John Freeman examines all aspects of light, including daylight, flash, tungsten, HMI, using available light & night photography. With informative, jargon-free language he explains the colour balance of films & how different light affects them, & also looks at the latest digital techniques. Each subject is illustrated with a wide range of John Freeman's original images & helpful diagrams. Subjects include taking portraits in available light, fill-in flashes, interiors with mixed lighting conditions, when to take the optimum night-time shots
- all achievable by photographers using even the most modest of equipment.
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Light is the lifeblood of photography. The Photographer's Guide to Light explores the correlation between light & shade to give the reader an insight into how stunning images can be achieved, even when the light is low. In this inspiring practical guide, John Freeman examines all aspects of light, including daylight, flash, tungsten, HMI, using available light & night photography. With informative, jargon-free language he explains the colour balance of films & how different light affects them, & also looks at the latest digital techniques. Each subject is illustrated with a wide range of John Freeman's original images & helpful diagrams. Subjects include taking portraits in available light, fill-in flashes, interiors with mixed lighting conditions, when to take the optimum night-time shots
- all achievable by photographers using even the most modest of equipment.
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Growing a successful photography business requires strong skills in marketing, accountancy, finance, sales, customer service, management & more. Drawing on the experience of professional photographers, Dorame offers readers insider tips on avoiding comm ...

This is the second title in an exciting twelve book series, focussing on both film & digital photography, by renowned photographer, John Freeman. These inspiring practical guides explore every area of photography from composition & light to travel & photographing nudes. They include invaluable digital manipulation techniques to help you get the most out of your images. Each book is illustrated with John Freeman's stunning images from all over the world along with helpful diagrams & screen grabs. This book contains everything you need to know to capture expressive & unique portraits. How to make your subject feel comfortable in a wide range of poses, & how to photograph in a wide range of conditions: indoors & out, with tungsten, halogen or natural light, with normal, wide-angle or telephoto lenses. It looks at the difference that working in colour or black & white makes to your images & finding the right background or prop. Each subject is considered in turn, from babies & children to groups, both formal & informal, to candid shots & close-ups. Advice on using make-up & studio light, low-key & high-key lighting & special effects. ...

A comprehensive yet easy-to-follow introduction to lighting gear, setups & techniques that amateur & semi-pro photographers will turn to again & again as an essential reference. Photography is all about light, yet light remains one of the most confusing & intimidating topics for amateur photographers. This practical reference from successful photographer & author Brian Stoppee breaks it all down, from simple explanations of light & its properties to the various kinds of light, exposure techniques & most important, a comprehensive introduction to lighting gear & techniques for the four main types of lighting: natural, modified, continuous & flash. The result is an indispensable reference for photographers interested in learning to use light for more professional results. About the Author Brian Stoppee is a professional photographer & co-owner of M2 Media Studios, Inc., based in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. He can be found at www.m 2media.com. ...