John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide

Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
ISBN: 0817400303
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
An updated bestseller, this book of extraordinarily beautiful photographs of nature contains state-of-the-art instruction on how any photographer can aim for equally impressive results every time a camera is focused on the great outdoors. Even highly skilled photographers are often baffled by the problems facing them when they work outdoors. But with this exceptional field guide in hand, every photographer—beginner, serious amateur, semi-pro, and pro—can conquer the problems encountered in the field. Using his own exceptional work as examples, the author discusses each type of nature subject and how to approach photographing it. Specific advice and information cover selection of equipment and lenses; how to compose a shot; how to get close ups; and other tips covering a range of techniques to enrich various types of nature photographs.

John Shaw's Closeups in Nature

Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
ISBN: 9780817440527
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 154

Book Description
One of the country's foremost nature photographers offers closeup techniques and covers exposure, equipment and composition along with special equipments and lenses.

The Nature Photographer's Complete Guide to Professional Field Techniques

Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
ISBN:
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
From one of America's most gifted photographers comes this field-tested handbook. Stunning color photographs and a well-written text cover everything photographers need to know.

John Shaw's Focus on Nature

Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
ISBN: 9780817440565
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 148

Book Description
One of Amphoto's bestselling authors explains not only the "how" but also the "why" -- the creative process -- behind his spectacular photographs.

John Shaw's Business of Nature Photography

Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto
ISBN: 9780817440503
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Offers information on starting a career in photographing nature

The Complete Guide to Light & Lighting in Digital Photography

Author: Michael Freeman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579908850
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 230

Book Description
A comprehensive guide to lighting techniques in digital photography covering topics including working with artificial light and daylight.

Digital Landscape Photography

Author: John and Barbara Gerlach
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1136100695
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 212

Book Description
Photographing landscape with a film camera is different than with a digital camera. There are several books on the market that cover landscape photography, but none of them are specifically for the digital photographer. This book is what you are looking for! Digital Landscape Photography covers: * equipment such as accessories and lenses * exposure from shutter speed to common mistakes * shooting * light and its importance * composing your perfect photo * printing * and a special section on specific subjects such as waterfalls and sunrises Digital Landscape Photography, written by experts that have been shooting outdoors for decades, is a fresh look at current ways to shoot landscapes by making the most of digital format.

John Shaw's Guide to Digital Nature Photography

Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
ISBN: 0770434991
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
Photography legend John Shaw returns with his much-anticipated guide to digital nature photography, complete with more than 250 extraordinarily beautiful photographs. For over four decades, John Shaw’s authentic voice and trusted advice has helped photographers achieve impressive shots in the great outdoors. In his first-ever book on digital photography, Shaw provides in-depth advice on everything from equipment and lenses to thorough coverage of digital topics including how to use the histogram. In addition, he offers inspirational and frank insight that goes far beyond the nuts and bolts of photography, explaining that successful photos come from having a vision, practicing, and then acquiring the equipment needed to accomplish the intention. Easily digestible and useful for every type of photographer, and complete with more than 250 jaw-dropping images, John Shaw’s Guide to Digital Nature Photography is the one book you’ll need to beautifully capture the world around you.

Digital Wildlife Photography

Author: John Gerlach
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 0240818830
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 217

Book Description
"From how many frames you need to shoot per second to capture that WOW moment to where to focus on a bird with a big beak to get the best depth of field, this book has it all for the wildlife photographer. It is an impressive mix of technology with just plain good advice for image-taking, and they discuss each point specifically for shooting wildlife, because it is a totally unique type of photography. The lighting and shutter speed for a macro flower shot is not the same that you'd need for a bird in flight or a kangaroo jumping across a field. Mix together this fantastic info with the many years of experience that the Gerlachs have shooting and teaching and the absolutely jaw-dropping images and you really do have a perfect storm for a book"--

Moose Peterson's Guide to Wildlife Photography

Author: Bruce Peterson
Publisher: Lark Books
ISBN: 9781579904821
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 198

Book Description
With more than 20 years' experience in wildlife photography, Moose Peterson is America's most accomplished documenter of endangered species. He reveals his professional secrets and techniques in his most comprehensive and spectacularly photographed guide to date. Peterson explains exactly how to make the most of your equipment and how to use animals' habits to optimize your results. Find the right tools for the job, including every type of lens; learn techniques such as panning, shooting from blinds, and remote triggering of the flash; and take expert advice on how to make the subject really come to life in your images. Understand how to use animals' habits to optimize your results, see how to frame the animal within a background for that perfect shot, and explore techniques for modifying the natural light to really highlight your subject. Of course, Peterson has fascinating stories to tell about his own experiences, and his fabulous photos provide real enjoyment even as they teach valuable lessons.