The strength of this book lies in the author's abiility to explain complex theories and techniques in a deeply personal and highly accessible manner. This is no text book; it is a love letter to a craft. - Outdoor Photography
5 stars: It must be said first that Fran Halsall takes a good picture. The collection of landscapes in Light & Shadow are soft, subtle, and most importantly, realistic. Yet the real stand out is that Fran has explained how she made each image and her reasons for taking it... If you enjoy AP's Photo Insight series and would like to be a fly on the wall in the mind of a photographer, then this is the book for you. - Amateur Photographer
If you want to take better shots of stunning vistas then Fran Halsall's guide to the art of landscape photography is for you, explaining how to make the most of sunrises, sunsets, twilight, harsh midday light and hardly any light at all. - Wanderlust
A stunning look at the beauty of the British landscape from north of Scotland to the Devon moors. Commentaries running alongside the picture explain and analyse the imagery. - Daily Express
Having the understanding and awareness of light, and the differences it can make on a subject, is what separates the ordinary photographer from the great. Talented snapper Fran Halsall explores the techniques of her art, analysing why light, form and time combine to make interesting photographs. Fabulous pictures throughout. - Countryman
A valuable addition to any would-be photographer's bookshelf, although the photos alone are worth the cover price. - Geographical
Beginners and established photographers alike will find plenty to admire and consider here. - TGO: The Great Outdoors
Perfect for landscape inspiration. - Digital SLR Photography
This is a lovely book; even if you don't carry half as much equipment as she does, you can surely find in it plenty of ways to improve your photography. - Irish Mountain Log
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