Focusing on the art of capturing tennis, the book provides essential techniques for photographers looking to enhance their skills. It covers gear selection, optimal shooting positions, composition strategies, and timing techniques to effectively freeze motion and capture the ball in action. With insights from a seasoned tennis writer and photographer, readers will gain valuable knowledge to elevate their tennis photography.
Set against the backdrop of a fierce storm, the narrative follows Nora as she struggles to find rest amidst the chaos. The relentless sounds of creaking branches and crashing ice create a tense atmosphere, heightening her anxiety about the potential damage to her home and farm. Her thoughts are consumed with worry for her property, particularly the lavender fields and equipment, showcasing her deep connection to the land and the looming threat of nature's fury.
Focusing on the artistic potential of America's national parks, Chris Nicholson guides photographers through the unique wilderness each park offers. The book emphasizes preparation and safety for various environments such as deserts, alpine regions, forests, and coastlines. It provides insights on researching iconic and hidden photo locations, staying powered in the outdoors, and selecting useful gear to enhance photography projects. This resource is essential for anyone looking to capture the beauty of these protected landscapes effectively.
When old friend Arnold Chater Q.C. sends retired Norwegian Judge Christofferson a yellowing manuscript with the mysterious initials G.B. on the first page, the latter starts a quest to seek the truth about British composer Sir Edward Elgar's secret muse in his masterpiece, the Enigma Variations, and whether he fathered an illegitimate child. Fascinated with riddles and puzzles, the composer was in the habit of leaving a series of codes denoting the inspiration for his timeless compositions. But in the Enigma Variations, Elgar forsook his usual practice of inserting initials to honour his muse, explicitly refusing to name his great love by using a mysterious ellipsis. Cheekily, he gives a clue about his inspiration in the violin concerto with the words, 'Here is enshrined the soul of ...' Chris Nicholson's seminal musical thriller weaves an amazing tale with enigmas piled on riddles. He flagrantly delights in leading readers on a breathless chase of the women who were extraordinarily important in Elgar's life. At the same time, he also unmasks Elgar as a man who hid himself and his intimate affairs behind a mask of respectability. Nicholson is merciless in the details of Elgar's life, loves and music, deciphering all the clues and delivering the final judgment as only he can. Chris Nicholson is a retired judge and author of seven books.