Dennis Dunleavy

A Talent for Humanity: A book that teaches us to use our creativity, courage and compassion to make the world a better place.

By Liam Dunleavy

Almost forty years ago, the seeds of an organization celebrating the human capacity for change through journeys of compassion and creativity were planted. Today, this organization, Talent for Humanity, recognizes, celebrates and supports individuals whose talents inspire others.  In the recently released book, Talent for Humanity: Stories of Creativity, Compassion, and Courage to Inspire You on Your Journey, the stories of seven remarkable human beings are featured. Edited by Patrick Gaffney and published by Greenleaf Book Group Press, this well written book pushes us to care about humanity in a way that encourages us to use our creativity, courage and compassion to make the world a better place. At its core, this book is a tribute to individuals who have opened their hearts to the world.  

 

The stories in Talent for Humanity, highlight the passions of people as diverse as Reza Deghati, an Iranian National Geographic photographer and peacemaker, to Sherry and Bob Jason, public defense attorneys in Los Angeles who founded City Hearts, a program for introducing inner-city youth into the hearts. What is most striking about all of the Talent for Humanity's Human Spirit Award recipients showcased in this book, is how incredibly possible change be.  In addition to Reza and the Jason's, other recipients of the Human Spirit Award include Aliza Hava, Yarrow Kraner, Deeyah Kahn, and Daniele Finzi Pasca. 

Talent for Humanity is a beautiful collection of stories that can inspire us on an emotional level to believe, despite the cliche, that we can make a difference in the world. In other words, this book teaches us that we must recognize our own humanity so that we can make a positive impact on the lives of others. Ultimately, The stories collected here are a gift for those who are seeking inspiration for change in their own lives. 

 

 

 

 

The art and science of nature photography demystified by two respected masters

 

Identifying a beautiful image in nature is easy, but capturing it is often challenging. To truly seize the essence of a photograph shot out of the studio and in the world requires an artistic eye and impeccable set of photographic techniques.

John and Barbara Gerlach have been teaching photographers how to master the craft of photographing nature and the outdoors through their workshops and best-selling books for more than twenty years. Now, equipped with brand new images to share and skills to teach, this celebrated photo team is sharing their latest lessons in the second edition of Digital Nature Photography: The Art and the Science.

Notable revisions in this new edition include introducing the concepts of focus stacking and HDR, as well as expanded discussions of multiple exposure, wireless flash, RGB histograms, live view, shutter priority with auto ISO, hand-held shooting techniques, and the author’s equipment selections. The inspiring imagery in this book covers a broader range of subjects than before including ghost towns, the night sky, animals, and sports, in addition to the classic nature photographs we expect from this very talented author team.

Author Bio:

John and Barbara Gerlach are professional nature photographers. They have been teaching photographers how to master the craft of photographing nature and the outdoors through their workshops and best-selling books for more than twenty years. Their pictures have been published in National Wildlife, Sierra, Natural History, Petersen’s Photographic, Ranger Rick, Birder’s World, Michigan Natural Resources, Audubon, Outdoor Photographer, and Popular Photography, as well as in books published by National Geographic Society, Sierra Club, and Kodak. The are also the authors of three Focal Press books, Digital Wildlife Photography, Digital Landscape Photography and Close Up Photography in Nature.

Visit the book page at: http://bit.ly/DigitalNatureGerlach
9780415742429 | $34.95 / £20.99 in paperback | June 2015

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