Comments on: The Photographer’s Eye by Michael Freeman – Review http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review Discover how to use your digital camera with our Digital Photography Tips. We are a community of photographers of all experience levels who come together to learn, share and grow in our understanding of photography. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:12:42 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Luis http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/comment-page-1#comment-70373 Luis Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:19:55 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/#comment-70373 I own this book as well as Learning to See Creatively. All I can say is that both books helped my photography so much, that I dont consider myself a newbie anymore. I loved every word and every image in them. I own this book as well as Learning to See Creatively. All I can say is that both books helped my photography so much, that I dont consider myself a newbie anymore. I loved every word and every image in them.

]]> By: gerdez http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/comment-page-1#comment-66636 gerdez Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:04:02 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/#comment-66636 I commented in 2007 on this book... now it's 2009 and I finished reading it. I had a lot of great expectations of this book. But it was that boring for me (2 years of sporadic reading). The writing style is chaotic (my mother tongue is not English, that's true) and it seems to me that he is trying to touch a lot of topics but he fails on elaborating them. Didn't like it. Maybe it's just me. Maybe in 5 years I reopen it and find it's gem. But not one single sentence of it rings in my head. The best chapter, BTW is Intent. No final statement (something to wrap things up) in the book, so that was a disappointment again. It all felt impresonal. I commented in 2007 on this book… now it’s 2009 and I finished reading it. I had a lot of great expectations of this book. But it was that boring for me (2 years of sporadic reading). The writing style is chaotic (my mother tongue is not English, that’s true) and it seems to me that he is trying to touch a lot of topics but he fails on elaborating them. Didn’t like it. Maybe it’s just me. Maybe in 5 years I reopen it and find it’s gem. But not one single sentence of it rings in my head. The best chapter, BTW is Intent. No final statement (something to wrap things up) in the book, so that was a disappointment again. It all felt impresonal.

]]> By: DanR http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/comment-page-1#comment-60344 DanR Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:51:19 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/#comment-60344 I just came across this review from a link from the Top 23 Books page. The description of this books makes we wonder if it is an updated version of one of his earlier books, "Image: Designing Effective Pictures", which came out in 1988 (yes, more than 20 years ago). Has anyone seen both? I just came across this review from a link from the Top 23 Books page. The description of this books makes we wonder if it is an updated version of one of his earlier books, “Image: Designing Effective Pictures”, which came out in 1988 (yes, more than 20 years ago). Has anyone seen both?

]]> By: nilo http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/comment-page-1#comment-38837 nilo Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:56:58 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/#comment-38837 I have read half of this book so far and I am impressed. The line diagrams in the images that illustrate what you’re seeing in terms of shapes, forms etc accompanied by author's explanation are truly helpful. There is one caveat though that does not apply to those they speak and read english fluently. The author uses a not easy vocabulary and syntax along the book that requires a certain level of familiarity with english language. Being a non US or UK citizen I found myself seeking for the dictionary for the first time or even go 2 and 3 times over a paragraph. Probably you won't notice it if your native language is the english one. To have a better idea it is considerably more difficult than Peterson's syntax. But still, it is a great book. Highly recommended!! I have read half of this book so far and I am impressed. The line diagrams in the images that illustrate what you’re seeing in terms of shapes, forms etc accompanied by author’s explanation are truly helpful.

There is one caveat though that does not apply to those they speak and read english fluently. The author uses a not easy vocabulary and syntax along the book that requires a certain level of familiarity with english language. Being a non US or UK citizen I found myself seeking for the dictionary for the first time or even go 2 and 3 times over a paragraph.

Probably you won’t notice it if your native language is the english one. To have a better idea it is considerably more difficult than Peterson’s syntax.

But still, it is a great book. Highly recommended!!

]]> By: TBasco http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/comment-page-1#comment-36945 TBasco Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:58:38 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/#comment-36945 i think this one's on my wish(shot)list :) i'm one of those intuitive persons and i get confused by technical jargon (but i am trying and trying not to hate my lack of technical aptitude) so i think this book will help validate a lot of what is natural at the same time give some less intimidating basic stuff. thank you for the review. i think this one’s on my wish(shot)list :) i’m one of those intuitive persons and i get confused by technical jargon (but i am trying and trying not to hate my lack of technical aptitude) so i think this book will help validate a lot of what is natural at the same time give some less intimidating basic stuff. thank you for the review.

]]> By: Elwyn Garaza http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/comment-page-1#comment-34106 Elwyn Garaza Wed, 27 Aug 2008 04:10:20 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/#comment-34106 Hello, I have read and purchased enough books on photography to know that this book is what I have been looking for. I will agree with gerdez in the choice of this book plus Understanding Exposure. If I had to do it all again, I would choose these two, with the addition of George Barr's book "Take Your Photography to the Next Level" and then Barry Haynes' book Photoshop Artistry. Seeing as the technical aspect of each camera is covered in various degrees in many other books, this book deals with the intangible aspects of designing photographs and seeing what makes a great photograph. Shooting enough will allow the technical aspects to become second nature, but 'seeing the shot' is something that seems to requiring simply doing it and growing. This book introduces the mind and educates the eye to see order where chaos may have been waiting for someone to simply see its composition, that before this book would be less apparent. This book deals with what Ansel Adams calls the most "the most important component of any camera" that 12 inches behind it. With other books, one gets rote answers to which lens is used for what purpose, etc. With the information received from this book, if digested, you could almost choose any photographic equipment and do something magical with it. Or choose your equipment more intelligently. This wonderful book puts meaning behind the choices you make in fashioning a photograph or capturing a moment. I'm glad you reconsidered and gave it a 9 of 10. Hello, I have read and purchased enough books on photography to know that this book is what I have been looking for. I will agree with gerdez in the choice of this book plus Understanding Exposure. If I had to do it all again, I would choose these two, with the addition of George Barr’s book “Take Your Photography to the Next Level” and then Barry Haynes’ book Photoshop Artistry. Seeing as the technical aspect of each camera is covered in various degrees in many other books, this book deals with the intangible aspects of designing photographs and seeing what makes a great photograph. Shooting enough will allow the technical aspects to become second nature, but ’seeing the shot’ is something that seems to requiring simply doing it and growing. This book introduces the mind and educates the eye to see order where chaos may have been waiting for someone to simply see its composition, that before this book would be less apparent. This book deals with what Ansel Adams calls the most “the most important component of any camera” that 12 inches behind it.

With other books, one gets rote answers to which lens is used for what purpose, etc. With the information received from this book, if digested, you could almost choose any photographic equipment and do something magical with it. Or choose your equipment more intelligently.

This wonderful book puts meaning behind the choices you make in fashioning a photograph or capturing a moment. I’m glad you reconsidered and gave it a 9 of 10.

]]> By: Laura S. http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/comment-page-1#comment-33579 Laura S. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 22:16:16 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/#comment-33579 Hi, I recently came across this website and wow what a plethora of great information. I was particularly happy to read about aperture as I am having a great deal of trouble with this. Maybe it's that I am putting too much technical pressure on myself.... I just can't seem to grasp it. I have added The Photographer's Eye to my ongoing list of books to read as well. This is a great site!!! Hi,

I recently came across this website and wow what a plethora of great information. I was particularly happy to read about aperture as I am having a great deal of trouble with this. Maybe it’s that I am putting too much technical pressure on myself…. I just can’t seem to grasp it. I have added The Photographer’s Eye to my ongoing list of books to read as well. This is a great site!!!

]]> By: Peter http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/comment-page-1#comment-25006 Peter Thu, 10 Apr 2008 14:19:59 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/#comment-25006 I recently bought The Photographer's Eye, and am very impressed with it. I certainly think your upgrade to 9/10 is nearer the mark. You refer to those who "shudder at the thought of anyone teaching them anything about composition", and I'm sure there are some. However, I didn't feel the Freeman book is setting out to *teach* me, but rather offering me opportunities to learn, which is different, and very welcome! Now it's up to me... I recently bought The Photographer’s Eye, and am very impressed with it. I certainly think your upgrade to 9/10 is nearer the mark.

You refer to those who “shudder at the thought of anyone teaching them anything about composition”, and I’m sure there are some. However, I didn’t feel the Freeman book is setting out to *teach* me, but rather offering me opportunities to learn, which is different, and very welcome! Now it’s up to me…

]]> By: Darren http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/comment-page-1#comment-18151 Darren Fri, 02 Nov 2007 22:08:58 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/#comment-18151 Jim - no need to make a donation. If you do want to support us somehow just buy something from one of the links that points to Amazon as we make a small commission from purchases which we put back into improving the site (design, prizes etc). Other than that - spread the word and we'll be happy :-) Jim – no need to make a donation. If you do want to support us somehow just buy something from one of the links that points to Amazon as we make a small commission from purchases which we put back into improving the site (design, prizes etc). Other than that – spread the word and we’ll be happy :-)

]]> By: Jim Esten http://digital-photography-school.com/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/comment-page-1#comment-18144 Jim Esten Fri, 02 Nov 2007 14:42:54 +0000 http://digital-photography-school.com/blog/the-photographers-eye-by-michael-freeman-review/#comment-18144 I appreciate the additional comments. Based on what I've read here and the opinions I see on Amazon, this book is now on my Christmas list. This site rocks. Darren, I've gotten a lot of useful information from here. I went looking for a donation link and couldn't find one. I believe in supporting freeware and web sites which are helpful to me. It's cool that you give so freely of your time and knowledge, but some of us would likely send you a few bucks given the means, like an unobtrusive Paypal link on the home page. Cheers I appreciate the additional comments. Based on what I’ve read here and the opinions I see on Amazon, this book is now on my Christmas list.

This site rocks. Darren, I’ve gotten a lot of useful information from here. I went looking for a donation link and couldn’t find one. I believe in supporting freeware and web sites which are helpful to me. It’s cool that you give so freely of your time and knowledge, but some of us would likely send you a few bucks given the means, like an unobtrusive Paypal link on the home page.

Cheers

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