This is the fourth book of the Finely Focused Photography Books Series.Finely Focused Photography Books is a series of books by Al Judge for people who prefer to study photography one topic at a time.Each Book of the Series draws upon Al’s longer and more comprehensive books for content. Like all of Al Judge’s books these books contain numerous photos and illustrations to help facilitate clear and concise communication.Understanding Aperture and f-Stops will painlessly provide help and insight into the often confusing and intimidating f-Stop adjustment.The Aperture Adjustment is arguably the most important setting on your camera. This one setting dictates the artistic feel, clarity, and exposure of your images before you even press the Shutter Button. Understanding Aperture Settings will facilitate understanding Shutter Speed, ISO, Exposure Compensation, and the use of ND Filters. Digital Cameras don’t have to be intimidating. The underlying principles are surprisingly simple but rarely presented in layman’s terms. Like any other area of specialization, photography has its own language. Fortunately, you only need to understand a few of terms and concepts to get started.This guide to PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS builds a solid foundation of photographic knowledge with easy-to-follow discussions of everything that you need to know in order to get started with confidence. Every photographic term used in the book is clearly defined and thoroughly explained. All terms are also highlighted by using BOLD CAPS so that you can easily find them again to refresh your memory. This Photographic Guide will take the mystery out of digital cameras, camera choices, and Photographic Jargon. This book is filled with charts, illustrations and photos that take the discussion to new levels. You will not only understand the terminology and techniques discussed, but you will have a much better understanding of how your camera works and what is actually happening when you make adjustments. The charts and photos should help you to retain what you learn and put it to good use immediately.Although this book provides a fast-track approach to achieving photographic competence it does not rely on previous knowledge.This book will:Save you a great deal of time and effort.Help you take better pictures and know why they are better. Present the details and language of digital photography without intimidation or confusing terminology – all terms are clearly defined and explained. You may also be interested in Al’s other books. Digital Photography Like a Pro! http://tinyurl.com/asm7la9Mastering Aperture, Shutter Speed, Iso and Exposurehttp://tinyurl.com/bv5mry6Mastering Digital Cameras: An Illustrated Guidebookhttp://www.amazon.com/dp/B009QW4A2CTo see a complete list of Books by Al Judge, visit his author page at:. http://tinyurl.com/aq67c77Thank you!