recommend some books

[gsewell]

I would like to purchase some books on the basics of photography, I wouldnt say Im complete beginner (although my pics say otherwise), I know the real basics, depth of field, aperture, shutter speeds, ISO, composition-ish.

But I cant seem to put it all into practice, there is always something I miss out or rush, also Im a little embarrased to set up a tripod and sit for the perfect moment so alot of my shots are hurried.

Anyways back on subject, is there any really great books I should buy that maybe have some "this is what you do now go out and replicate it" kind of approach.

Oh yeah I was gonna buy one of these books dedicated to the 30D, is there any need if you have the manual? would it cover anything else or is it just someone trying to make a quick buck?

[rklepper]

I think that the best photo book that I have read is Light Science and Magic: An Introduction to Photographic Lighting. Fil Hunter, Steven Biver, and Paul Fuqua.

[Hermeto]

Ansel Adams: The Camera, The Negative, The Print.

[gsewell]

whats your thoughts on scott kelby books? in particular The Digital Photography Book

or this one "Understanding Exposure: How to Shoot Great Photographs with a Film or Digital Camera " by bryan peterson

[JWright]

Ansel Adams: The Camera, The Negative, The Print.

I'd add his autobiography and "Examples, The Making of 40 Photographs" to that list.

John Hedgecoe's (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_gw/102-1240465-1340145?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=John+Hedgecoe&Go.x=6&Go.y=9) books are concisely written and easy to understand.

If you are into Nature photography, George Lepp's "Beyond The Basics I and II" (http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_b/002-9280736-2704812?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=George+Lepp) are excellent, but a little more for the intermediate or advanced photographer.

[gsewell]

Im more interested in landscapes to be honest, but I will look up all the books your putting forward, thanks.

[MazerRakhm]

National Geographic's Field Guide to Photography.

It was well written and did a basic coverage of most subjects.

[John_B]

gsewell,
There are many descent books out there :)
Here are some I enjoyed :)
Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson
Learning To See Creatively by Bryan Peterson
How To Photograph in Natural Light by George Schaub
The Camera by Ansel Adams
Digital Photographer’s Handbook by Tom Ang
The Joy of Digital Photography by Jeff Wignall

[gsewell]

Iv ordered "understanding exposure" by Bryan PETERSON, see how I get on, thanks for all your recommendations :D

[crazyskillz07]

Understanding exposure is a must.
I purchased a seperate book on the 30d and it was of great help.http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_bgi/104-9653772-0610367?initialSearch=1&url=search-alias%3Dstripbooks&field-keywords=canon+30d