Michael Langford was een belangrijke figuur in de Britse fotografie, werkzaam als fotograaf, docent en schrijver. Zijn invloed op de ontwikkeling en richting van de fotografie in het Verenigd Koninkrijk was aanzienlijk. Met zijn werk droeg hij bij aan het verleggen van de grenzen van artistieke expressie en de perceptie van fotografie als een onderscheidende kunstvorm. Zijn werk en ideeën blijven nieuwe generaties makers inspireren.
Michael Langford, a dedicated Christian Quaker, teacher, and linguist, shares his extensive knowledge of the Bible and its sources. His writings aim to enlighten and inspire those interested in embracing a life rooted in Christian Quaker principles. Through his insights, readers can explore the depths of Quaker spirituality and its practical applications in everyday life.
The Book of Special Effects Photography Langford, Michael
This new edition is revised to incorporate all the significant changes and recent developments in 35mm photography, including updated information on flash systems, film speed standards, DX coding, zoom lenses, autofocus lenses and the latest advances in compact and automated SLR cameras.
Offering seven distinct meditation methods, this book addresses the persistent human struggles of suffering, sorrow, and ego distractions that have plagued humanity for millennia. It reveals a hidden cause behind these issues and provides a unique solution to break free from this cycle. With detailed instructions to experience the True Self and overcome the ego's tricks, the text promises a transformative journey towards infinite awareness, love, and bliss. It emphasizes the importance of direct experience over abstract concepts, presenting a new pathway for spiritual awakening accessible to all.
Basic Photography provides the underpinning technical knowledge to allow you to take truly creative and original pictures. Similarly, it will act as a handy reference source for when imaginative ideas require the learning of new techniques.
The book explores the tradition of liberal theology, highlighting its balance between religious faith and human rationality, as exemplified by early apologists like Justin Martyr and Origen. Michael Langford defines liberal theology, outlining eleven key characteristics, including nonliteralist scriptural interpretation and the interplay of faith and works. Through vignettes of thirteen historical figures embodying this tradition, he contrasts liberal theology with contemporary alternatives such as fundamentalism and Karl Barth's theology, ultimately defending its relevance and rational foundation.
This book aims to provide not only practical advice on how to act for yourself and present a case in court, but also to set out the basic principles of law and procedure in areas that a litigant in person may encounter. Information is given on some of the commonly encountered aspects of the law to ensure that a person acting for themselves has a basic understanding of the legal issues so that they can make a reasoned decision as to whether they have a cause of action and if they do, should they pursue court action.