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Digital Wildlife Photography
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by Chris Weston
Sales Rank: 662804
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List Price: $19.95
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Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Photographers' Institute Press August 5, 2008
Language: English
ISBN-10: 186108563X
ISBN-13: 978-1861085634
Product Dimensions:
9.7 x 7.2 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
Product Description
A digital camera can be invaluable when shooting outdoors because of the great control and freedom it gives a photographer. Using 150 of his own great wildlife images, pro photographer Chris Weston shows you how to use digital capture to get stunning photos that accurately reflect the outdoor experience—without the need for manipulation in post-production. Weston’s work has taken him to some of the world’s most hostile regions, and he combines his field experiences with easy-to-understand theory, making it ideal for photographers of all levels. Throughout, you will find case studies with solid, practical advice about equipment, and overcoming problems in the field, as well as techniques for capturing specific animals. Plus, there are tips on conquering exposure with histograms, understanding menus, and mastering the LCD screen.
Customer Reviews & Comments
This review is from: Digital Wildlife Photography (Hardcover)
"Digital Wildlife Photography" is an excellent introduction to its subject. It covers all of the bases that one would expect and hope for. The author particularly emphasizes the use of digital equipment in getting pictures of animals. For example in his discussion of exposure, he explains the use of histograms (a graph showing the distribution of light values) and the highlights screen (an optional screen on a digital camera's LCD display that blinks in areas of the picture that are overexposed.) Although this is one of the features of advanced digital cameras that makes digital exposures easier, it is rarely explained in any detail in many of the books that purport to discuss digital photography. The book starts out with the usual basic equipment discussion but as one reads through the book other equipment which will prove useful to the wildlife photographer is introduced. The book progresses from simple photography, through composition, to more complex techniques, like the use of flash and action photography. The final chapter of the book is devoted to digital post processing with a discussion of simple Photoshop techniques, like setting levels and cropping. Sprinkled throughout the book are "Wild Files" where the author deals with specific animal species, like the lion, discussing where and when to photograph the animal, the shots to look out for and any special equipment needed. I have said that the book is a useful introduction. It is, however, also a rather light once over that covers all the essential points, but doesn't go into the depth an experienced wildlife photographer might need. After reading this book, the new wildlife photographer will soon want to go on to other books with more depth like the late Bill Silliker's "Master Guide for Wildlife Photographers" or Moose Peterson's "Guide to Wildlife Photography". Those expecting to spend any time in the digital darkroom will want to read Ellen Anon and Tim Grey's "Photoshop for Nature Photographers". I should also warn new wildlife photographers to be careful in looking at Weston's pictures. It's obvious, from reading the technical data on many of the pictures that the photographer was extremely close to the animal when the picture was taken. As they say, don't try this at home! While the captions do not identify when the pictures were taken in controlled situations (as recommended by the North American Nature Photographers Association), it seemed clear to me that many were. (In fact I'm sure I recognized a badger I had photographed at the Triple D Game Farm.) There's nothing wrong with this, since that may be the only way to get the shot needed, but readers and photographers should be aware that they should not endanger either themselves or wildlife just to get a picture.
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Digital Wildlife Photography
List Price: $19.95
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Price: $14.96
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