Winter 2020 EditionAlumni & Friends Magazine
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A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio, Volumes 1 & 2 is, at its core, a series of recommended places for picture taking provided by a professional, experienced photographer who has logged over a million driving miles across the state in search of natural and human-built beauty.
Jeff Kallet | February 21, 2020
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The book’s author, Ian Adams, begins each volume with a foundational chapter that serves as a technical primer—an overview of camera types (yes, including smartphones), exposure control, depth of field, lighting, composition, and even post-trip digital workflow for people wanting to edit images on their computer.
Further into the book, Adams offers photo subject recommendations, organized by themes like waterfalls, barns, public gardens, scenic rivers, buildings, and cityscapes. Each theme features a full-color photo by Adams, along with a description of the location, and a fact or anecdote about the place. He even includes some shop talk about possible lenses to use, camera positioning, and the best time of day to take your photo for optimal lighting.
Even if you’re not a photographer, this book is an excellent guide to Ohio’s scenic areas. The back of the book features an extensive index and regional maps with indicators placing each of the 285 locations covered in the two volumes, complete with helpful GPS coordinates.
“Ohio does not flaunt its scenic beauty,” Adams notes, “but an observant traveler in the Buckeye State will discover a treasure trove of subjects.” A Photographer’s Guide to Ohio, Volumes 1 & 2 brings Ohio into focus for anyone seeking an outdoor adventure.
