This book includes: "thoroughly updated and expanded coverage of digital photography. Digital photography techniques are now integrated throughout the text, in addition to four chapters dedicated to the most current coverage of digital photography; An easy-to-follow format. Each topic is discussed on two facing pages using photos, drawings, text and captions to explain a concept; An empahsis on seeing photographically. Includes not only technical information, but also insight about how to make your pictures better by giving special attention to the visual choices photographers make about elements such as sharpness, tonality, and cropping; Striking new fine art images representing a range of photographic styles including many contributions from contemporary photographers." - back cover.