5.0

Thorough and comprehensive look at the design and composition of photographs, and beautifully illustrated with his photographs from throughout the world. (I read the revised edition, which has a different cover image.) One of the biggest strengths of Freeman's books is they are wonderfully concise and to the point. The Eye book also has software generated graphic illustrations which diagram how the design elements of each image come together. There are a few minor drawbacks: the book is somewhat beyond the beginner or advanced beginner level. Second, the locations are throughout the world, including the US, but some of us will not make it to India or Thailand any time soon. (4.7-5.0/5.0 stars).