Description
About the book. The Perfect Shot collects travel photography from across the globe, allowing photographers to share the work behind their images. Lonely Planet combines more than 200 photographs with stories of location, timing, and choices made along the way. This 2020 hardcover edition contains 304 pages.
Content. Photographers such as Philip Lee Harvey and Jonathan Gregson contribute images and personal accounts. Subjects range from iconic cityscapes and World Heritage sites to less-visited regions. The temples of Angkor and the Faroe Islands are among the locations highlighted by the publisher. The texts provide insight into how subjects were found and captured, presenting the images as the result of time, focus, and practical decisions.
Who is this book suitable for? Suitable for readers who appreciate travel photography and wish to explore the stories behind the lens. The book is useful for gaining inspiration to observe light, location, and subject more consciously on one’s own journeys. The English text complements the photographs, allowing for both deep reading and casual browsing. As a collection of images and photographer perspectives, it encompasses both the destinations and the experience of photography itself.
From inspiration to your own plan. Use the guide before departure to select experiences you truly desire and see them in the context of the rest of your trip. A plan with fewer stops can allow more time to become acquainted with each location. Browse with your travel companions, compare ideas, and find a balance between what you wish to achieve and what you want time to experience. Allow space for breaks and detours. A physical book is excellent to return to when discussing the next leg of the journey. Revisit an idea you have noted and let the plan evolve as you become familiar with the destination.
About the edition. English book, published 2020. 304 pages. ISBN 9781838690434.
