Gold Thorsten von Overgaard - Finding the Magic of Light (2020 - 5th Edition)

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  1. Sonny

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    In this easy to read and apply eBook,
    Thorsten Overgaard takes you on a journey to see, understand
    and simply use light. "One of the most important ways to get an a
    esthetic and pleasant picture is to find the good light."

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    Table of Contents


    Finding the Magic of Light

    Look for Light · Use Your Eye · Your Viewpoint
    Look at Things · Faces · Locations with Light
    Light First · Low Light · Quality Light · Sunshine
    Provoking the Light · Too High Contrast View attachment 79073
    How to Make a Good Picture · The Basic Light
    Sharpness is Light · Provoking the Light even Further
    Key Light, Fill Light and Accent Light · Playing with Light
    What is Light? · Why do Stars Shine?


    Smart Chart Everyday Drill
    Two page drills to find the magic of light.

    Appendix
    Thorsten Overgaard Workshops
    Extension Courses · Books
    Exhibitions & Talks · Meetups
    Camera and Straps · Ventilated Shades

    Only $78

    https://www.overgaard.dk/Thorsten-v...of-Light-eBook-by-Thorsten-von-Overgaard.html

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    just a note---swisstransfer links expire really fast.....
     
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    Thanks for the info lkngood. I'll use Pixeldrain as it has a longer time. Thanks again.
     
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    @lkngood , thank you. I even took advantage of his free ebook "The Moment of Emotional Impact" offer (just a few hoopsto get through).
     
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    Thanks!
     
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    Can you reup pls?
     
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    Re-uploaded original post
     
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    Thanks for the share, @Sonny - however, it appears that you accidentally uploaded the 2020 version instead of the updated 2025 version. Do you have the 2025 version? Thanks!
     
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    You're right @curiousdude, the current link goes to the 2020 version.

    The upload is much appreciated @Sonny, but do you also have the 2025 version of this eBook, as shown in the original post? Thanks.
     
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    Since the OP never bothered to fix the post, I've fixed the image and title to indicate that this was not, in fact, the 2025 update, but is the original 2020 version. Please be more accurate in your posts in the future so as not to create accidentally misleading posts.
     
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    My bad - i thought i had updated this one. Thanks for the update.
     
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