Books by author: Freeman Patterson

Freeman Patterson is a skilled photographer and teacher who prefers to shoot with 35mm SLR cameras. There's a spirituality in his approach that resonates in his books. He uses photography as a means to commune with nature, and his enthusiasm is contagious.

This book is aimed at film rather than digital photographers, so there's some discussion that's irrelevant to me. However, there are dozens of excellent photographs, each accompanied by a short paragraph giving the reader some context, often also giving useful strategies for learning to see similar photographic opportunities. The text is pleasant, though it is filled more with "come on, you can do it" encouragement than with useful tips.

This book is one of three that I recently ordered, so I'm hoping there's not a lot of overlap between his books. If nothing else, I'll have a lot of well-made photos to look to for inspiration.