Adobe Photoshop CS6 for Photographers: A professional image editor's guide to the creative use of Photoshop for the Macintosh and PC

** Adobe Photoshop CS6 for Photographers** Martin Evening's *Adobe Photoshop CS6 for Photographers* has garnered significant praise from readers familiar with the complexities of Photoshop, particularly those with a photographic focus. The author’s unique perspective as a fashion photographer adds a depth to the book, with practical tips drawn from real-world experience being highlighted as invaluable tools for users. The book’s strength lies in its logical organization by program tasks, making it accessible and straightforward to navigate, even though eclectic British English occasionally contrasts with American terminology. Readers have noted that while the book provides a thorough treatment of Photoshop's extensive features from a photographer's viewpoint, some areas, like layer blending, could benefit from more exploration. The book does not offer a physical DVD of tutorials, but supplementary resources such as downloadable files for practice and online videos on Adobe TV are available, which readers find useful. However, this reliance on external materials has drawn some criticism, especially when readers feel they need to go online for essential information due to a less-than-ideal index. The book also acknowledges a gap for beginners, as it assumes a certain level of pre-existing knowledge about Photoshop. Users with intermediate to advanced skills particularly appreciate the depth of content that can elevate their image editing prowess. Though the book excels with its thorough coverage and well-illustrated examples, it falls short in aspects such as a lack of index comprehensiveness and occasional insufficient detail for less-experienced users, which could lead to frustration. Despite these drawbacks, Evening's manuscript is largely regarded as one of the best references for photographers serious about utilizing Photoshop effectively. Overall, readers find they benefit from the author's insights, enabling them to make more informed decisions and optimize their use of the software. **