The Photographer's Eye Digitally Remastered 10th Anniversary Edition: Composition and Design for Better Digital Photos

A book that relates to mathematics of composition.

Bought the book to learn about composition and it didn't disappoint. It just touches on everything to give you an idea. Sample photos and explanations are good but the book needs more of it, more photos and more case studies. Print and page quality is good.

Great book for photography lovers and who wish to learn.

Good book for photography .

Excellent book . Keep reading it again and again . Every time I read, I gain a deeper understanding of my own photography instincts. I really appreciate how the author has articulated such a complex thought process of photography in a simple and objective manner.

Well written book with good explanatory photos and tips.

Little tough book, but worth it....Takes time to figure out

One of the best books for learning what is meaningfull photography.

Most of my photography books are quite comprehensive with lots of attention on gear, post processing, light, etc. This book, however, is much more of a theory based book focused on composition.The chapters are bite-sized which makes it easy to dip into. In many chapters, there are multiple images of the same subject, all slightly different, with explanations of how the composition changes the overall effect. There are also illustrations accompanying some images, again explaining the process and theory.I found this to be quite a specialised book and it is perhaps suitable for people who are already comfortable with all the photography basics and also post processing, who want to instead focus on composition – which is pretty essential for any standout image.All in all, a good read but bear in mind the narrow (albeit important!) subject matter. If you are newer to photography you might want something more over-arching and comprehensive.

This is a 10th Anniversary 're-mastered' edition of the original book - the re-mastering' evidently refers to digital printing - I have the original version and there's no apparent difference in quality of the printing (which was good in the original). the content is the same. I had expected an update- at least in some new images or 'reflections' so I do find the re-mastering unnecessarily confusing. Nevertheless, the book is excellent - Michael Freeman is one of the very best authors, thoughtful, learned, academic - so not a light read. A great deal is presented in as accessible manner as is possible without over-simplifying.

At first I thought I had found what I was looking for - a book which was all about improving the image rather than going on about gear, Lightroom etc. Certainly gear is never mentioned, and the text applies equally to smartphones, medium format and everything in between. But it seems to me that some of the basics of composition are skipped over too quickly.Also, the author's forte appears to be travel photography, so that's what the examples are drawn from. Don't expect much on composition for portraits, family groups, or street photography.Finally, as others have said, the book stops very suddenly, as if the printer left out the last chapter by mistake. I for one would have found it useful if it had ended with a summary of key points to take away.

I gave this as a gift but am enjoying it myself. Perfect for those who may be technically competent with a camera but feel they lack the artistic or creative flair that turns a simple snapshot into true art. How to get a picture to tell a story? After just a few days the recipient began rearranging things in the house, commenting on their colour, or the light level, and found a renewed joy in their camera - taking it out even on a morning commute, taking pictures of the same old buildings but with new eyes. The photos are a revelation, with much improvement to composition - subjects made interesting by their angles, choices of perspective, lines.It might not be for the complete beginner - they would need something regarding camera settings and basic usage - but once those are mastered, this is the guide to take your photos to the next level and to bring some personality and soul into your work.The book is well written, easy and conversational, but with a deep and reassuring sense of knowledge and expertise.

If you are new to photography and have bought your first DSLR or mirrorless camera, this is the second book I'd recommend after  Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera . Once you understand exposure, then composition is the next critical lesson. There is no better book imho than this one to explain the fundamentals of composition - lines, colours, timing. It's all there. It's a tenth anniversary edition for a reason - I've read plenty of books on photography, but I find myself coming back to this one for a reason - clearly written and beautifully illustrated. It deserves to be on every photographer's bookshelf. Understanding Exposure, Fourth Edition: How to Shoot Great Photographs with Any Camera