- ISBN13: 9781554073924
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
A professional course in digital nature photography. National Audubon Society Guide to Nature Photography is a comprehensive reference and inspiring guide to taking outstanding photographs of the great outdoors. Renowned photographer Tim Fitzharris shares his foolproof techniques, emphasizing digital photography field procedures for a wide variety of nature shots. Everything needed to achieve professional results is covered, including: The best digit… More >>
National Audubon Society Guide to Nature Photography: Digital Edition
#1 by Nancy Wilkens on June 16, 2010 - 7:12 am
Loved it! Worth buying just for the pictures. Usually I find gorgeous pictures taken in exotic places I know I can’t go to, but this book had a picture taken in a spot within drivable distance from my house that I didn’t know existed. Thank you!!!!! Planning to go as soon as weather improves.
Rating: 5 / 5
#2 by Andrea Pirondini on June 16, 2010 - 9:46 am
Best photo book I have read. Insightful and practical. Strong focus on picture taking… basics of post processing.
I would definitely reccommend this book.
Andrea
Rating: 5 / 5
#3 by Karen P. Osteen on June 16, 2010 - 10:30 am
A friend gave me this book before our safari to Tanzania. It was absolutely fabulous in helping me make the most of my DSLR, which I had recently purchased. We got great shots in Africa, thanks in good part to this book. I have since given several copies to friends and family. If you are serious about taking good nature photos, buy this book! I’m currently re-reading it and gleaning additional tips and info.
Rating: 5 / 5
#4 by Todd Donovan on June 16, 2010 - 11:43 am
I like the way this book is organized and how specific Tim is about capturing shots similar the ones he uses as examples. He gives practical advice about subject matter and about equipment. His style is direct and unassuming – like he’s saying, “Here’s what I do and I get great photos. Until you have a LOT more experience, these techniques will serve you well.” In each section he discusses the topic in detail and then provides a summation that’s easier to remember. Examples are: getting the right depth of field, getting maximum sharpness in landscapes, and which shutter speed to select for photographing different birds. There are plenty of fine quality examples that directly illustrate the points of each section.
This book is not what I expected (I expected just pretty pictures and a couple camera settings at best) but has turned out to be something I’ve gone back to many times. I liked his perspective of capturing the best image you can which requires you to know your subject, when light is good and bad, and not worrying too much about your specific gear.
Update 1/25/10 – Since I read this book, I’ve read several other books by Tim Fitzharris. They’re all pretty similar in format but with pictures appropriate to the topic. Each book pretty much covers the same ground technically. One thing I found interesting is the equipment recommendations change over the years the books were written. This book has the most up-to-date recommendations for digital camera users. I still would strongly recommend this book – or others by Tim Fitzharris – especially the national parks books if you’re planning a trip.
Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Robert S. Perkins on June 16, 2010 - 1:51 pm
I have been a fan of Tim Fitzharris since I was a boy. I use to read his early Audubon books and dream of being a wildlife photographer. Tim Fitzharris has done it again only this time a digital version. He covers histograms, and has a great chapter on exposure. This is by far one of his best works yet. I’m looking forward to the new digital version of Photographing National Parks. Tim has proven himself as an accomplished wildlife photographer long before digital, this book is full of insight and pictures alone are full of inpiration for anyone interested in nature photography.
Rating: 5 / 5