Synopses & Reviews
Learn how to photograph the most spectacular subject of all — natureSo you long to preserve the beauty of that sunset or capture that hummingbird in flight? Photographing the natural world is an art, and this book reveals its secrets. Whether you're a neophyte photographer or simply new to nature photography, you'll find what you need to know about equipment, exposure, lighting, lenses, composition, and much more.
The nature of your equipment — select the right camera, lenses, and accessories for outdoor use
Compose your masterpiece — explore the elements of good composition and how to apply them creatively to nature photography
Be prepared — anticipate changing weather conditions, protect your equipment from the elements, and operate safely in the wild
Focus on details — get specific guidance on photographing birds, animals, wildflowers, insects, forests, rivers, mountains, and the ocean
Make it even better — capture an incredible panorama with HDR techniques
Open the book and find:
Things to consider when shooting outdoors
Flash techniques for natural settings
How to capture birds in flight
Secrets of getting great shots in inclement weather
Where to find the animals
Enhancing effects you can get with Lensbaby
Hints for photographing water
How to get the shot while protecting the environment
Learn to:
Use the right equipment, settings, and lighting
Get superior shots of birds, animals in their native habitats, and flowers
Capture exceptional views of mountains, forests, and sunsets
IN FULL COLOR!
Synopsis
Step-by-step instruction on creating beautiful nature and landscape portraitsThis eye-popping guide walks you through the nitty gritty of how to take memorable and stunning landscape and nature photos. Packed with constructive advice and a good dose of friendly handholding, this full-color and extra large-trim beginner guide escorts you through the basics of photography and explains how to apply those fundamentals when taking high-quality photos.
- Walks you through the basics of photography and details how you can apply those skills to nature and landscape photography
- Zeroes in on ways to sharpen your skills by adjusting exposure, composition, and lighting in order to get the best results
- Explores the most popular landscape themes and describes how to capture them, including forests, mountains, crashing waves, and sunsets
- Shares tips on processing photos, making common repairs, and finding inspiration
Digital Landscape and Nature Photography For Dummies investigates the most popular nature themes and describes how to capture them, including birds, animals in the wild, animals in captivity, flowers, and insects.
About the Author
Doug Sahlin (metro Tampa, FL) is a professional photographer and a well-versed tech writer. Doug's most recent works combined his passion for photography with writing, publishing Digital SLR Settings & Shortcuts For Dummies, Canon EOS 7D For Dummies and Digital Photography Workbook For Dummies. Doug maintains an online portfolio and photo blog at dougplusrox.com and regularly shares images on his Facebook fan page.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1Part I: Nature Photography and You 7
Chapter 1: Nature and Digital Photography 9
Chapter 2: Choosing Your Equipment 33
Chapter 3: Mastering Your Equipment 53
Part II: Honing Your Skills 73
Chapter 4: Composing the Image 75
Chapter 5: Mastering Shadow and Light 95
Chapter 6: Creativity and the Nature Photographer 121
Part III: Photographing Nature 139
Chapter 7: Birds 141
Chapter 8: Animals 165
Chapter 9: Flowers and Insects 185
Part IV: Photographing Landscapes 210
Chapter 10: The Land, Rivers, and Oceans 213
Chapter 11: Sunrise and Sunset 243
Chapter 12: HDR Landscapes 261
Part V: The Part of Tens 272
Chapter 13: Ten (Plus One) Ways to Process and Share Your Images 275
Chapter 14: Ten Troubleshooting Techniques: What Would Ansel Do? 297
Chapter 15: Ten Landscape and Nature Images 307
Index 328