Why Photographs Work: 52 Great Images: Who Made Them, What Makes them Special and Why

Every photographer, from weekend enthusiast to professional, can learn by studying the "greats". In Why Photographs Work, author/photographer George Barr analyzes 52 striking images by some of the world's top photographers. Accompanying Barr's analysis of each image is an explanation by the photographer describing the circumstances of making the image, including not only the how, but also the why. Also included is each photographer's biography, a reference to his or her websites and publications, and brief technical descriptions of the equipment used in making each image.

With guidance from Barr, we learn to decipher that certain intangible "something" that makes an image go beyond the ordinary. As we gain an understanding of and appreciation for the elements that make an image truly great, we are bound to
improve our own images as well.

Everyone who likes photography or those who simply enjoy looking at wonderful images will find this a captivating and inspiring book.

Included are images by:

Bruce Barnbaum, Phil Borges, Nick Brandt, Christopher Burkett, Dan Burkholder, Susan Burnstine, Brigitte Carnochan, Lawrence Chrismas, Joe Cornish, Charles Cramer, Tillman Crane, Sandra C. Davis, Mitch Dobrowner, Bengt Ekelberg, Sven Fennema, Francois Gillet, Carol Hicks, Thomas Holtkötter, Milan Hristev, George Jerkovich, Kim Kauffman, Michael Kenna, Brian Kosoff, Michael Levin, Wayne Levin, Gordon Lewis, Joe Lipka, Roman Loranc, Larry Louie, Paul Mahder, David Maisel, Harald Mante, Dennis Mecham, Billie Mercer, Beth Moon, Shaun O'Boyle, Elizabeth Opalenik, Louie Palu, Freeman Patterson, Blair Polischuk, Craig Richards, Ryuijie, John Sexton, Hans Strand, Cole Thompson, George Todd, Pete Turner, Per Volquartz, Charlie Waite, David Ward, John Wimberley, Huntington Witherill