Science for the Curious Photographer
An Introduction to the Science of Photography

Science for the Curious Photographer: An Introduction to the Science of Photography by Charles S. Johnson, Jr.
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Summary

This is a photography book for those who love science and like to understand how things work. It begins with an introduction to the history and science of photography and addresses questions about the principles of photography, such as why a camera needs a lens, how lenses work, and why modern lenses are so complicated. Digital photography raises more questions because enlarged images on computer screens reveal defects in color and resolution that are not obvious in small snapshots. What limits resolution, what is “noise” in images, and what level of detail can be appreciated by an observer? All of these questions and others concerning human perception of color and subjective image quality are treated in detail with some mathematics when appropriate. Finally the creation and appreciation of art in photography is presented from the standpoint of modern cognitive science. This book is appropriate for serious photographers and for students from college freshman to graduate level.

Details

ISBN: 978-1-56881-581-7
Year: 2010
Format: Paperback
Pages: 190
Web Site:
http://photophys.com/photophys/

Reviews

Steve Berardi, Founder of PhotoNaturalist (External Link)

April 2010

“A much needed science book for photographers—read this book if you want to gain a complete understanding of your camera and how it works.”

Ramesh Raskar, MIT Media Lab

April 2010

“Charles Johnson’s book combines the knowledge of an experienced scientist and educator with the passion of an accomplished photographer. He introduces the scientific foundations of photography and provides interested photographers with the information and practical advice that will help improve their craft. This is also a must read for those interested in computational photography.”
—Ramesh Raskar

Bill Stice, Photographer

April 2010

“An outstanding book that does a remarkable job of weaving together the many facets of photography. The author provides the science that photography is based on and makes it easily understood with a variety of examples and images. In addition he provides a great deal of insight into the human side of color perception, photography, and art. One of the best I’ve read.”
—Bill Stice

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