Moments : The Pulitzer Prize Winning Photographs
by Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
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Hardcover (09 September, 2002)
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Heart-rendering depictions by devoted photojournalists
This book contains the best Pulitzer awarded pictures from its inception since 1942. Most of the photos are in B&W and you begin to realise how much more powerful and appropriate it is to be shot in this medium, as it strips away the epidermi of the scene and reveals the emotional flesh of the moment. Every photo is accompanied with a commentary about how it was made and the situation that exposed the determination, patience and grit of the photographer. And for each year that is chronicled, four thumbnail pics of other events in that year is depicted, to give a sense of the timeline of the situation.

This book makes you want to be a photojournalist. ... Read more

Isbn: 1579122604
Sales Rank: 339668
Subjects:  1. Mass Media - General    2. Media Studies    3. Photo Techniques    4. Photoessays & Documentaries    5. Photography    6. Photojournalism    7. Photography / Photojournalism   

Through the Lens: National Geographic's Greatest Photographs
by National Geographic
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Hardcover (01 October, 2003)
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Since the 10.5 million images in National Geographic's possession won't fit in a book, the 250 in this moderately glossy, minimally costly collection will do nicely. Through the Lens is a stunning collection of photos judiciously apportioned to represent the regions of the earth, the sea, and outer space; humans and nature; and even the history of the medium--a few historic black and whites contrast dramatically with the eye-popping modern color shots that dominate the book. As ever, the esthetic key to their impact is the use of big, emotional pictures with witty little captions, and whenever possible, startling juxtapositions. A Boston matron's faux-fur coat looks just like her pet Dalmatian (the caption identifies them as "spots fans"). The world's widest street (in Buenos Aires) by night looks great next to a grassy highway overpass for grizzly bears in Alberta. The famous green-eyed Afghan refugee poses in a purple burkha with her 1985 National Geographic cover. A Moscow shopper tries on a snowsuit, oblivious to the huge face in the ad on the wall behind him, whose nose he obscures and smile he bisects. A fuzzy shot of a 1907 inventor testing a multiwinged "Katydid" flying machine contrasts with a crisp 1974 shot of Skylab soaring far above fluffy clouds. Often, what's striking is the juxtaposition of ideas. An Arctic wolf making an impossible leap between ice floes arcs in midair, only its reflection hitting the frigid water. A 1935 Model T "surfs" a steep dune in White Sands, New Mexico. Chorus lines of stuffed cane-toad corpses with surreally clothespinned snouts perform on a taxidermist's shelf. Newborns are lined up like bread loaves in Shanghai. A woman in a white chador sits in the Tripoli airport, the white lines of fluorescent ceiling bulbs radiating behind her head like a saint's halo. This isn't the fanciest photo book of the season, but it certainly is a good deal.–Tim Appelo ... Read more

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beautiful photography
More than the articles, when I think of National Geographic Magazine I think of the photography.I have long considered the photography in National Geographic to be some of the best magazine photography that I have seen.The images are typically stunning and give me a visual idea of locations that I would not even be able to imagine.I cannot speak to the technical craft of photography because I know nothing about that.Since I also have not looked at other National Geographic Collections, I cannot speak as to what is included in those collections and how it compares to this collection.What I can speak to is what I thought about this particular collection.

Bottom line: I liked it.Since I am not a regular reader of National Geographic, all of the pictures were new to me.This is an excellent collection of photography for someone who just wants to look at some wonderful pictures.One can look through the book casually and enjoy the pictures (as I did), or one can study the pictures and see exactly what is going on and find nuance within the pictures.Either way works.Good pictures, good book, and it was an enjoyable time looking at some of the best of National Geographic's photography.

National Geographic Through the Lens - A Review
An avid reader and fan of Nationl Geographic for 5 decades, I was
disappointed in the book. More than half of the featured photographs were recent, many taken in the last 5 years. So many of the breath taking pictures that I remeber were not included. I cannot even guess at what the critera was for photographs to be included in this book but, in my opinion, these are not the best of National Geographic.

Is Saudi-Arabia in Africa??
I would underline what several reviewers pointed out about pictures and make (that's what the 2 stars are for), but I found that there are several serious errors in this book. One can find photos taken in Saudi-Arabia (pp222-223) or Israel(pp276-277) in the section about AFRICA! Hey, this is National Geographic--so far most reputable source of everything about our planet. The Middle-East and the Arabian peninsula are part of ASIA and not of Africa. I was astonished and very disappointed to see that the editors apparently didn't take care about these 'minor' issues. ... Read more

Isbn: 079226164X
Subjects:  1. Collections, Catalogs, Exhibitions    2. Documentary photography    3. General    4. National Geographic Society (U    5. Photo Essays    6. Photoessays & Documentaries    7. Photograph collections    8. Photography    9. Photojournalism    10. Subjects & Themes - Travel - World/General    11. Travel photography    12. Photography / General   

Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable L-ion Battery for D50 & D70 Digital SLR Cameras
by Nikon
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Never put yourself in the heartbreaking situation of running out of power in the middle of that once-in-a-lifetime photo opp again. The Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack is a 7.4 volt, 1400mAh rechargeable battery that will give you the juice that you need. Digital and video cameras require far more power than their older film-based counterparts. They do and show a lot more, and therefore they need a lot more power. For instance, most have large LCD displays allowing you to skip having to squint through tiny optical viewfinders when composing shots, and most also allow instant playback or reviewing shots taken, giving you the opportunity to erase lousy shots right away. These are great features to have, but they draw power from your batteries. Adding an extra battery pack as a back up is a safe way to guarantee you never miss that perfect shot again.

The Nikon EN-EL3 Rechargeable Battery Pack requires either the MH18 or MH19 charger, sold separately. The battery is compatible with the Nikon D50, D70, D70s and D100 digital cameras. ... Read more

Features

• 7.4 volt, 1400mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• Requires either the MH18 or MH19 charger, sold separately
• Compatible with Nikon D50, D70, D70s, and D100 digital SLR cameras

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Amazing Life!
It's all be said before no matter what reviews you read on this original Nikon EN-EL3, this battery has LASTING power!I bought a spare when I got my D70 nearly a year ago, only because I don't like to ever be without juice.Last week I shot nearly an entire wedding 8+ hours of constant use with my D70 and SB-800 and didn't have to change batteries until nearly the end of the night.The prices have come down quite a bit so, invest and get yourself a spare.

Nikon-branded battery for D70, D100
This "genuine" Nikon EN-EL3 battery works in the D70 and D100 digital SLR cameras.The origin can be either Japan or China; apparently Nikon outsources the manufacturing to other companies.(I was able to verify this countries of origin information on Nikon's website.)For $15 cheaper you can get a compatible battery made by a company that licenses Energizer's brand; just search for "EN-EL3" here on Amazon and pick the one that says "by Energizer."That one is also good and although it's a generic, it does have the Energizer name (even if not actually made by Energizer).You might want to check that out.Of course, if you are super-concerned about safety -- personal and equipment -- you should stick with the official Nikon-licensed battery, which is this one.

GENUINE NIKON
The genuine Nikon EN-EL3 lasts for over 1000 flash pictures but when the battery dies, it dies fast! You need to keep a fully charged spare in your camera bag. I have 2 EN-EL3 battery packs, one came with my D100, and one purchased as a spare. Both were made in Japan. I wish my cell phone battery would last this long! ... Read more

Asin: B00007E80J
Subjects:  1. Digital Camera (Cameras)