Book excerpt: An Advanced Guide to Digital Photography aims to unravel the complex world of digital imaging whilst also focusing on the images themselves. The time-honoured basics of composition, line and form remain fundamental but the new techniques, tools and materials of digital photography allow far greater control and expression then ever before. This book, the fourth in the Digital Photography series, is ideal for the enthusiast or professional, not just for the inspirational ideas it contains but as a source of reference for the future, when new approaches are sought or older ones revisited. This book will prove invaluable for anyone wishing to develop their skills from an intermediate level in digital photography and image processing to a semi-professional or professional level. For those seeking further creative inspiration for their work, it shares the techniques and tricks of the trade used to create stunning images. As well as tackling the equipment and technique necessary to master the advanced digital workflow and capture and edit the shot, the book she features contributions from recoghised digital 'masters' sharing the secrets of their expertise across a diverse range of photographic genres. The book is illustrated with images, diagrams and screengrabs that elucidate the photographer's technical and creative processes. Book jacket.