It is well established as a valuable source of reference for architects landscape architects professionals & students designing external works. This volume covers water features & offers drawings detailed to scale unlike many of the other books on the market which only deal in sketch forms. It covers landscape ponds streams & waterfalls fountains edges bank protection revetments dams weirs & sluices island rafts & jetties & drainage. Each section begins with technical guidance notes on design & construction. This is followed by a set of drawn-to-scale detail sheets. These details can be traced for direct incorporation into the set of contract drawings. A ready reference for landscape designers & an indispensable time-saving tool Landscape Detailing" is an essential for the design office. It provides technical guidance notes & drawn to scale detail sheets for ease of understanding. Learn first hand from a well established author in the field of Landscape Detailing & broaden your knowledge." ...

Announcing the new revised edition of the classic industry reference! Landscape Graphics" is the architect's ultimate guide to all the basic graphics techniques used in landscape design & landscape architecture. Progressing from the basics into more sophisticated techniques this guide offers clear instruction on graphic language & the design process the basics of drafting lettering freehand drawing & conceptual diagramming perspective drawing section elevations & more. It also features carefully sequenced exercises a complete file of graphic symbols for sections & perspectives & a handy appendix of conversions & equivalents." ...

This is a unique artists reference offering easy-to-follow ingenious ideas & techniques for painting 50 popular landscapes in watercolour. The 50 landscapes range from a gentle flower-filled meadow & hazy summer mountains to a dramatic cliff scene & a rippling stream in sunshine. Each landscape is explored within a hardworking spread through exercises step-by-step sequences & easy-to-follow instructions; master the principle & technique & finish with the watercolour painting exercise. The comprehensive introductory section covering basic materials techniques & colours makes this an indispensable reference for all artists. From snow-covered mountains to tranquil meadows this unique artists reference will show you how to paint 50 glorious landscapes in watercolour. * Learn the basic techniques required to paint each landscape through the clear illustrations & step-by-step demonstrations * Follow the authors practical advice & ingenious ideas to achieve the best results & refer to his fantastic finished paintings for further inspiration * Use the indispensable introduction to discover the essential materials basic techniques & key principles for capturing landscapes The must-have practical reference that no landscape painter should be without! ...

Take a view the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition is the brainchild of Charlie Waite one of todays most respected landscape photographers. Together with the AA he has created this prestigious competition & award with a total prize fund exceeding GBP 20 000 plus an eight-week exhibition at the National Theatre & publication of Landscape Photographer of the Year" the full-color book of best entries. Britains heritage is celebrated by people around the world & entries are welcome from everyone whether resident in the UK or simply visiting as long as the image is from the British Isles. This book showcases the best pictures from amateur & professional photographers alike from the fourth annual competition." ...

Take a view the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition is the brainchild of Charlie Waite one of todays most respected landscape photographers. Together with the AA he has created this prestigious competition & award with a total prize fund exceeding GBP 20 000 plus an eight-week exhibition at the National Theatre & publication of Landscape Photographer of the Year" the full-colour book of best entries. Britains heritage is celebrated by people around the world & entries are welcome from everyone whether resident in the UK or simply visiting as long as the image is from the British Isles. This book showcases the best pictures from amateur & professional photographers alike from the fifth annual competition." ...

This beautiful book showcases the shortlisted & winning photographs from the first major Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. Take a view the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition is the brainchild of Charlie Waite one of todays most respected landscape photographers. Together with AA Publishing he has created this prestigious competition & award. With a total prize fund exceeding GBP 20 000 plus a six-week exhibition at the National Theatre in London Take a view is set to become a desirable annual competition for photographers of all ages for years to come. Britains heritage is celebrated by people around the world & entries are welcome from everyone whether resident in Britain or simply visiting as long as the image is of the British Isles. The full-colour book of best entries will showcase the best pictures from amateur & professional photographers alike. There will also be an award for the Young Landscape Photographer of the Year & each of the four main categories will be represented in the book in four main chapters. Each chapter will be divided into both adult & youth sections. ...

Take a view the Landscape Photographer of the Year competition is the brainchild of Charlie Waite one of todays most respected landscape photographers. Together with AA Publishing he created this prestigious competition & award with a total prize fund exceeding GBP20 000 plus an eight-week exhibition at the National Theatre. Britains heritage is celebrated by people around the world & entries are welcome from everyone whether resident in the UK or simply visiting as long as the image is from the British Isles. This book showcases the best pictures from amateur & professional photographers alike from the sixth annual competition. Following the recent announcement by Take A View that that the winner of the Landscape Photographer of the Year Awards 2012 David Byrne has been disqualified a decision based on the extent of the digital manipulation techniques used in his entry AA Publishing would like to reassure readers of their commitment to responsible & quality publishing. The book: Landscape Photographer of the Year: Collection 6 which contains the winning entries from the 2012 awards was published by AA Publishing on October 31st in the best of faith. Prepared by the publishers long before the winners were announced to the public the book is produced to the highest quality standards. Due to the book being printed & distributed before the decision to change the overall winner was made by the judges the current version of the hardback book on sale contains the former winning image by David Byrne while the newly announced winning image by Simon Butterfield appears on page 127. The next print run of the hardback copy of Landscape Photographer of the Year: Collection 6 will include Simon Butterfields image at the start of the book replacing David Byrnes disqualified image. The e Book version of the book has already been corrected to include the new winning image. AA Publishing have posted information on both Amazon & on the AA Publishing website to inform buyers of the changes to this years awards that has affected the content of the book as well as alerting the companies who handle the distribution of the books. ...

This title is aimed at both the novice & more experienced amateur with hints & tips from professional photographers. This new series of Expanded Guides" focuses on photographic techniques not only to give you a comprehensive grounding in the subject but also takes you a step further to enable you to get much more from your photography. " Landscape Photography" is a detailed guide to capturing outstanding images in the great outdoors using todays sophisticated digital SLR & compact digital cameras. From choosing the correct camera lenses & filters to the practicalities of gauging the weather tide times & the optimum time of day to shoot this comprehensive handbook discusses the theory & technicalities of exposure composition light & colour. Expert advice describes the preparation & techniques for shooting in a wide variety of outdoor locations from mountains coastlines deserts & jungles to lakes waterfalls rivers clouds flowers & trees
- plus how to successfully photograph people & animals in the landscape."
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Without doubt landscape is the most popular area of photography largely because it is so accessible. From creating highly polished images to expressive personal responses to the landscape Tony Worobiecs The Landscape Photography Bible provides all the essential information you will need to achieve impressive results. Truly biblical in its scope depth & in the inspiration it provides this stimulating book has something for everyone from enthusiastic amateurs to experienced photographers. Illustrated with Tonys accomplished & varied photos & written in his warm personal style the book covers all practical considerations from captions that include full technical details for each shot to information on cameras lenses & accessories & advice on the latest image software & post-processing. This really is the complete guide to taking finest top quality landscape photos in all conditions. Learn the secrets of spectacular landscape photography with this insiders guide. Full of expert advice from award-winning photographer Tony Worobiec you will find everything you need to know from essential equipment to working in all lighting & weather conditions. Tonys images are wonderful
- exciting & inspiring
- & these are combined with the very latest digital techniques & practical easy-to-follow advice. For more from Tony Worobiec see titles such as Creative Photography Ideas using Adobe Photoshop & The Complete Guide to Night & Low Light Photography.

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This is a 'workshop in a book' to follow at your own pace from UK authors Ben Hall & Ross Hoddinott two of the UK's leading natural-history photographers. It is suitable for any level of expertise plus reader assignments to promote practical learning. It

Includes:: answers to frequently asked questions. Wow your friends & relatives with awe-inspiring landscape shots with this workshop within a book. Two of the UK's leading landscape photographers come together to share their wealth of experience & teaching skills in this new title. The Landscape Photography Workshop" aims to take the reader from the very basics of equipment & exposure through to advanced techniques. Landscape essentials such as composition & filtration are covered in depth & explained in a precise yet easy-to-understand manner. This book also has chapters dedicated to post-processing & printing enabling the reader to go successfully from camera to print plus a number of practical assignments to encourage development."

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