National Audubon Society Guide to Nature Photography - Softcover

Featuring animals and landscapes from all over the world, the book is the product of someone who is in tune with the natural world, and it shows.--Len Wagg (Photo Editor)"Halifax Chronicle Herald" (05/23/2004) Many good tips and some amazing photos.--Bill Robertson"Saskatoon Star Phoenix" (12/13/2003) Chock full of tips and color illustrations to help you.--Dolores and Roger Flaherty"Chicago Sun-Times" (12/14/2003) The perfect guide book for beginners or photographers that want to expand and hone their photographic skills... everything you need to know.-- (09/01/2004) Striking images... rendered in gorgeous color... This is a practical and pretty volume that both photographers and nature lovers will enjoy.-- (12/21/2003) The perfect guide to aid in your quest for the perfect shot... a bounty of fantastic tips... 200 illustrations that serve to both inspire and educate.-- (06/01/2004) Proven techniques and advice for making top-quality, award-winning photos... inspiring images.-- (10/11/2003) The author provides practical advice for both the craft and art of nature photography... Although the text assumes that the user has basic knowledge of photographic principles, it will be useful for just about anyone who wants to move beyond a simple point-and-shoot camera.-- (11/15/2008)

This reference is aimed at amateurs and professionals who want to improve the quality of their nature photography. It offers time-tested field techniques and artistic insights into photographing landscapes, wildlife, insects, flora and forests. It also includes advice for buying equipment for photographing nature subjects and tips for handling filters, composition, light, colour, exposure and moving subjects. Top-ten lists of the best locations for photographing landscapes, big game, birds, wildflowers and seasonal colours are featured, and pictographs offer point-by-point views of the anatomy of a successful photograph. All the information comes from actual field experience, accompanied by 200 examples.