The book talks about the principles of constructing a successful composition and techniques for processing photographs. Until recently, the skill of a photographer was like secret knowledge, and only a small group of professionals who worked with special equipment and understood the complex process of creating photography were able to create unique photographs. Today, with the help of a digital camera, even an amateur one, absolutely anyone can take a first-class photograph, guided by the simple principles and techniques outlined in this book. You will learn: to notice interesting scenes and objects to photograph; build an effective, convincing composition from individual elements; edit and improve the captured image using modern digital technologies.