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climbhigh2005
Dec 20, 2004, 7:38 PM
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My boyfriend is really getting into photgraphy, and wants some books about climbing photography for Christmas.. any suggestions?? thanks!
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smr21
Dec 20, 2004, 7:58 PM
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I see you're from TN.
Definatly check out Harrison Schulls' "Southeastern Rock".
No so much a "how to" as far as shooting, but some great photos that might be good for inspiration.
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benpullin
Dec 20, 2004, 8:03 PM
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Jeff Achey (from Climbing Magazine) has a book called "Guide to Climbing Photography" published by Stackpole Books.
This is a how-to book, rather than a coffee table book.
http://www.stackpolebooks.com
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climbhigh2005
Dec 20, 2004, 8:08 PM
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thanks guys!! Im actually really familar with Jeff Achey, but do you think I could get that book at a book store? or just online? thanks!
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climbhigh2005
Dec 27, 2004, 12:04 AM
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Any ideas of where I can get Jeff Achey's book?? Or do I have to buy it online?
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lordjim
Dec 27, 2004, 12:58 AM
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You could ask your local independent bookseller to order you a copy. It will cost more than ordering it online but you are supporting a local business.
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dinglestyle
Dec 28, 2004, 8:48 PM
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I am replying alittle late, But "The Art of adventure" or "Mountain Light" by Galen Rowell is a must . Galen passed away like two years ago but his website is still going
http://www.mountainlight.com/
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nthusiastj
Dec 28, 2004, 9:23 PM
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In reply to: I am replying alittle late, But "The Art of adventure" or "Mountain Light" by Galen Rowell is a must . Galen passed away like two years ago but his website is still going http://www.mountainlight.com/
Isn't his "Vision" book supposed to be good?
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dinglestyle
Dec 28, 2004, 11:56 PM
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thats the book I am talking about sorry about the mix up
Galen Rowell’s Vision
The Art of Adventure Photography
Its a great book his web site also has years of articles form his time with Outdoor Photographer from 1996 to 2002
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shank
Jan 8, 2005, 6:19 PM
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There is not alot of difference in taking pics of climbing, and just takin pics of othere stuff other than subject.
I have Achey's book, and it is good.
And I have done lots of research online and found good stuff.
This is a pretty good site
So my suggestion would be not to focus soley on "Climbing Photography" books, and just photography books in general.
This is an excellent book for a begining/moderate photographer. atleast it help me a good bit.
You are now probably going to go search my photos now to see if I know what I am talking about or not, but I don't put my good ones on this site. :lol:
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knol
Jan 9, 2005, 8:03 AM
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portrait+nature+sport=climbing photography... study these three subjects and you will know everything there is, as far as book learning goes.... situational experience is the battle...
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pico23
Jan 9, 2005, 9:19 AM
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In reply to: thats the book I am talking about sorry about the mix up Galen Rowell’s Vision The Art of Adventure Photography Its a great book his web site also has years of articles form his time with Outdoor Photographer from 1996 to 2002
If your into a lot of psycho mumbo jumbo and well written essays about seemingly nothing to to with photography till perhaps a page into the story Galens books are entertaining. If your not than just stick with his more photo oriented books which are spectacular (obviously).
His book "Inner Game of Outdoor Photography" is a book compilation of his essays in OP. Its a good book but it's not about climbing per se. and it's not about technical issues per se. Even in one article he notes how someone wrote him a letter asking him to cut the guru routine and just give them the the anwers to making good photos.
In reading that book I realized for the first time that I might not be so weird after all. It turns out that I have the same freakish wish (well not with one wish but if I had about 3 wishes). To get into my dogs head in see what he sees and think what he thinks. Now if I could only have to creativity with the camera or the rope the Galen did i'd be headed somewhere.
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