Books published by Rocky Nook

Learn to master your Nikon D780 and take full advantage of all its capabilities! Mastering the Nikon D780 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of the new D780 camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.Darrell's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Sony a6100, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. Learn how to:* Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist* Identify every button and dial on your camera* Master the essential modes and settings you need to know* Dive deeper with additional features of your camera* Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more* Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)

David Busch's Nikon D780 Guide to Digital Photography is the photographer's all-in-one resource for their camera. With this book, photographers will be able to fully master the newly released, Nikon D780. David Busch's guide offers more than just an explanation of the cameras functions and settings, giving readers insight into the world of digital photography. This comprehensive guide contains how-to-steps and full colour illustrations Covers all cameras features including setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting and more!Â

David Busch's Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 Guide to Digital Photography is the most comprehensive reference and guide book available for Sony's flagship APS-C mirrorless camera. This enthusiast digital camera has a more powerful processor and upgraded autofocus with enhanced real-time tracking and advanced Eye AF. Built-in 5-axis image stabilization allows sharp images hand-held even with slower shutter speeds. The a6600's new LCD swivels to face forward, making the camera excellent for self-portraits, vlogging, and other applications. The a6600 features a 24 megapixel sensor with 425 embedded phase-detect pixels for lightning-fast autofocus at up to 11 frames per second, and a more powerful battery to extend shooting life. With an electronic shutter that provides a silent shooting option, stunning 4K/UHD video capabilities, and new time-lapse photography features, the a6600/ILCE-6600 is a versatile digital camera that's simple to use, yet boasts features demanded by the most avid photo buff. With this book in hand, you will discover all the capabilities of the Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 as you explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and capture the best photographs you've ever taken.Filled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600 Guide to Digital Photography describes every feature of this sophisticated camera in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more. It relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations. Also included is the handy camera "roadmap," an easy-to-use visual guide to the a6600/ILCE-6600's features and controls. Learn when to use every option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entry. With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, taking pictures as an advanced enthusiast pushing the limits of your imagination, or are just out for fun. Start building your knowledge and confidence, while bringing your vision to light with the Sony Alpha a6600/ILCE-6600.

The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography teaches photographers how to convert their visual peak experiences-moments of extraordinary natural beauty that evoke a sense of wonder and awe-into stunning images that elicit the same awestruck emotion in their viewers. Randall is an experienced wilderness photographer, and whether you want to venture into the mountains for once-in-a-lifetime shots of raw nature, or simply hone your landscape photography skills from the safety of your back deck, Randall explains the art, science and craft of creating astounding images.Randall begins by focusing on the art of landscape photography. He describes his three-step process for composing a photograph and shows how good composition is an organic process that begins with rules but ultimately transcends them. Randall then explores the science behind successful landscape photographs, which requires understanding key concepts from geography, optics, vision, and psychology. These concepts include:Understanding how the position of the sun at sunrise and sunset varies throughout the year, which will help you plan when and where to shoot.Understanding optics to predict where rainbows will appear, how polarizers will interact with reflections, and where to find spectacular light.Understanding how to use topographic maps and computerized mapping tools to help you find the most promising shooting locations in the wilderness. Understanding how our visual system analyzes images and the psychology of how we view art. These insights will help you produce successful photographs. Exposure is a central aspect of the craft of landscape photography, and Randall tackles the challenges of this topic from every angle-from tips on calculating exposures in the field, to achieving correct exposure in high-contrast lighting situations, to the best digital darkroom techniques.Great landscape photography can be mastered with practice and by applying the techniques taught in this book. The Art, Science, and Craft of Great Landscape Photography is intended for those who already understand the basics of photography and who are ready to master the finer nuances of creating magnificent landscape photographs.Foreword by Reid CallananDirector, Santa Fe Photographic Workshops

David Busch's Nikon Z7 Guide to Digital Photography is your all-in-one comprehensive resource and reference for the exciting Nikon Z7 compact mirrorless camera. Photographers! Fine-tune your camera skills as you explore the world of digital photography, develop your creativity, and take great photographs with your Nikon Z7.This guide covers all the camera's features in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and morePlus, learn when to use each option and, more importantly, when not to use them, by following the author's recommended settings for every menu entryFilled with detailed how-to steps and full-color illustrations, David Busch's Nikon Z7 Guide to Digital Photography covers all the camera's capabilities in depth, from taking your first photos through advanced details of setup, exposure, lens selection, lighting, and more, and relates each feature to specific photographic techniques and situations.With best-selling photographer and mentor David Busch as your guide, you'll quickly have full creative mastery of your camera's capabilities, whether you're shooting on the job, as an advanced enthusiast, or are just out for funWritten by #1 best-selling camera manual author, David Busch

Textbook on software architectureBridges the gap between software architecture and implementing the code baseSimple and obvious structuring of all important basic concepts in the area of software architecture, which show the typical errors in the software architecture of large software systems and convey meaningful solutionsFilled with 200 images (in full color) of real world software systems

If you're a passionate photographer eager to learn the best ways to achieve tack-sharp focus in your images, these 50 focus-based principles are exactly what you need to take your work to the next level. While focusing your camera seems like it should be a no-brainerthere's autofocus, after all!it's often not a simple task. Depending on the shooting situation, your camera, and the countless scenarios that can ';throw off' the focus, the task of achieving sharp images with great focus can be deceptively challenging.If you're a passionate photographer eager to learn the best ways to achieve tack-sharp focus in your images, these 50 focus-based principles are exactly what you need to take your work to the next level. With photographer and author John Greengo as your guide, you'll quickly learn nearly four dozen techniques for achieving focus in every shooting situation. You'll learn:*; How to optimize autofocus no matter what kind of camera you have (DSLR or mirrorless)*; How to master manual focus*; Which focus modes and focus areas work best for different situations*; How to use your camera's autofocus aids, such as magnification and focus peaking*; Techniques to keep your camera stable, either handheld or on a tripod*; How shutter speed and aperture affect sharpnessWritten in the author's friendly and approachable style, and illustrated with examples that clearly show how each technique can help you capture great photos, 50 Things Photographers Need to Know About Focus is designed to be an effective, fast, and fun way to learn how to achieve great focus in your imagesno matter what situation.TABLE OF CONTENTSChapter 1: Focus BasicsChapter 2: AutofocusChapter 3: Mirrorless AutofocusChapter 4: DSLR AutofocusChapter 5: Customized Autofocus ControlsChapter 6: Autofocus AidsChapter 7: Autofocus and LensesChapter 8: Manual Focus and LensesChapter 9: Exposure Control for FocusChapter 10: Advanced Focusing TechniquesChapter 11: Other Focus Topics

Learn to master the unique challenges of black and white photography, and create high-quality, beautiful images!In this newly revised and expanded classic guide to black and white photography, renowned photographer Harold Davis breaks through the mystery of digital monochrome. Using more than 200 of his own stunning fully-captioned monochromatic images to illustrate, Davis walks you through the visual ideas that work well with black and white. He shares the technical approaches that you can use to create high-quality monochromatic photos.With Creative Black & White you'll discover a deeper appreciation for what you can accomplish when taking portraits, landscapes, night photos, close-ups, and more. This book provides both inspiration and technical instruction. You may never photograph the world in quite the same way again! Learn to see and think in black and white:*; Convert RAW files to black and white*; Use color information to create black and white photos in Lightroom and Photoshop*; Create monochromatic images using multi-RAW processing and HDR*; Learn how to apply solarization, tinting, toning, and other special effects*; Complete exposure data and the story behind every photoFind inspiration and instruction for your journey with black and white photography with Creative Black & White.

';Once you read this, you will know your camera inside and out.'Mastering the Nikon Z6 is the ultimate guide to understanding your new mirrorless full-frame Z6 camera.Recently updated with downloadable resources for the new firmware C2.00 Eye detection (Eye-AF) feature, Mastering the Nikon Z6 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.Darrell's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique.What other Nikon Z6 users are saying about this book: Darrell's books are easy to read, easy to find specific info, and very thorough in providing all the information I need. Excellent resource!!! The ONLY how to book you need for the Z6. This book on the Nikon Z6 should be included with the purchase of the camera. There is not much info left out. Once you read this you will know your camera inside and out.

';A mandatory manual for any Nikon camera.'Mastering the Nikon Z7 is the ultimate guide to understanding your new mirrorless full-frame Z7 camera.Now updated with downloadable resources for the new firmware C2.00 Eye detection (Eye-AF) feature, Mastering the Nikon Z7 by Darrell Young provides a wealth of experience-based information and insights for owners of Nikon's new mirrorless camera. Darrell is determined to help the user navigate past the confusion that often comes with complex and powerful professional camera equipment.This book explores the features and capabilities of the camera in a way that far surpasses the user's manual. It guides readers through the camera features with step-by-step setting adjustments; color illustrations; and detailed how, when, and why explanations for each option. Every button, dial, switch, and menu configuration setting is explored in a user-friendly manner, with suggestions for setup according to various shooting styles.Darrell's friendly and informative writing style allows readers to easily follow directions, while feeling as if a friend dropped in to share his knowledge. The information in this book goes beyond the camera itself and also covers basic photography technique. What other Nikon Z7 users are saying about this book: This series has always been a vast improvement over the manuals. A must-have book if you have a Z6 or Z7

Whether you're encountering this classic for the first time or revisiting its universal themes, you'll find the book inspirational and instructional in its real-world wisdom and beautiful photography.Author and photographer David duChemin teaches how to seek and serve your creative vision through the art of photography.Author David duChemin shares the nuances of approaching different subjects, the value of scouting locations (and wandering in unfamiliar places), techniques for photographing landscapes, how to capture a sense of place and culture with sensitivity through images of food, festivals, art, faith, and more.This updated edition of David duChemin's Within The Frame, David maintains the crucial theme of vision-and he helps you find, cultivate, and pursue your own, and then fit it within the frame.Filled with engaging photography, thought-provoking text, actionable takeaways, and creative exercises, David duChemin's Within The Frame continues to resonate strongly with readers across the globe.

Rocky Nook's Pocket Guides are handy, ultra-portable, and quick to reference to help you get the shot when you're out and about.These pocket guides are designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Fujifilm X-T3.With a pre-shoot checklist and color coded tabs for easy reference to exactly what information you're looking for, this pocket guide will act as your backup brain.Customize your pre-shoot checklist so that you've got your preferred settings handy, and don't worry if you switch them up, you can always access the pocket guide to correct or reset them.

Designed for photographers who haven't memorized every button, dial, setting, and feature on their Nikon Z6, Rocky Nook's handy and ultra-portable quick reference Pocket Guide helps you get the shot when you're out and about. . Confirm that your camera is set up properly with the pre-shoot checklist . Identify every button and dial on your camera . Learn the essential modes and settings you need to know . Dive deeper with additional features of your camera . Execute step-by-step instructions for shooting multiple exposures, in-camera HDR, time-lapse movies, and more . Follow tips and techniques for getting great shots in typical scenarios (portrait, landscape, freezing action, low light, etc.)