Butterfly Photographer's Handbook

Butterfly Photographer's Handbook
Author: William B. Folsom
Publisher: Amherst Media
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781584282471

An in-depth and studied approach to photographing butterflies presented as a field guide look at the habits and habitats of these winged creatures. Readers will learn where to find their subjects and how to identify them, whether Swallowtails, Milkweeds or Tropical Long Wings. This is the perfect read for the novice photographer, as well as seasoned pros, as it brings to light optical and technological advancements, allowing practitioners to observe and photograph butterflies with less effort than ever before.

Art and Science of Butterfly Photography

Art and Science of Butterfly Photography
Author: William Folsom
Publisher: Amherst Media, Inc
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Butterflies
ISBN: 9781584280194

Suitable for both the beginner and the more advanced photographer, this comprehensive guide not only shows the reader how to take breathtaking images of butterflies but also provides much information on their feeding and mating habits. Illustrated with 100 colour and B & W photos.

The Complete Book of North American Butterflies

The Complete Book of North American Butterflies
Author: Paul A. Opler
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Butterflies
ISBN: 9781607102762

The ultimate reference guide to all species of butterflies in North America. Get to know these delicately serene creatures inThe Complete Book of North American Butterflies, a fascinating book filled with stunning full-color photographs and interesting facts. * Includes an entire chapter devoted to the resilient migrating Monarch. With its vibrant orange and black markings, it is possibly the most recognizable of all butterflies. * Explores the phenomenon of mimicry, a survival mechanism butterflies use to trick predators into thinking they are inedible--or perhaps an entirely different organism all together! * Migration is essential to the survival of butterflies. Learn about migration patterns, how butterflies source food and distribution of different species throughout the U.S. * Includes information on average life cycles (anywhere from 4 days to nearly one year) and the largest of all U.S. species (the Giant Swallowtail--its wingspan can be four to six inches). * Comprehensive guide features some of the most easily recognized butterflies from coast to coast. * Filled with full-color photographs showing butterflies in extraordinary detail.

A Field Guide to Western Butterflies

A Field Guide to Western Butterflies
Author: Paul A. Opler
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 566
Release: 1998
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780395791516

This all-new edition includes information on more than 590 species, illustrated in lifelike positions in 44 beautiful color plates. 110 color photos. Line drawings & maps.

Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography

Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography
Author: Ferrell McCollough
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2008
Genre: High dynamic range imaging
ISBN: 1600591965

It s the latest and hottest technique, made possible only through digital. High Dynamic Range photography is the process of taking several pictures of a scene at various exposures, then merging them into one file. So the entire photo can look crisp and detailed, from highlights to midtones to shadowsand photographers needn t sacrifice any part of their image. And the best way to master this exciting technology is with this thorough, easy-to-follow, and visually spectacular guide. No other title does justice to these cutting-edge techniques, which actually take the viewer into worlds far beyond normal photographysometimes even beyond normal human perception. Ferrell McCollough, a widely respected photographer, pushes the boundaries and inspires others to pursue their artistic vision, too. The amazing results simply can t be achieved any other way. "

Handbook for Butterfly Watchers

Handbook for Butterfly Watchers
Author: Robert Michael Pyle
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Total Pages: 306
Release: 1992
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9780395616291

This essential handbook covers where to find butterflies; how to observe and photograph them; their behavior, biology, ecology, and life histories; butterfly gardening; butterfly rearing; identification; and conservation.

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Butterflies

National Audubon Society Field Guide to Butterflies
Author: Robert Michael Pyle
Publisher: Knopf
Total Pages: 934
Release: 1981-07-12
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN:

Describes the butterflies of North America and includes scientific names, physical description, related species, life cycle and habitat.

Butterflies of the World

Butterflies of the World
Author: Adrian Hoskins
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2018-10-07
Genre: Science
ISBN: 9781421427171

A unique global survey that touches on all butterfly families and subfamilies while celebrating their immense beauty and great diversity, Butterflies of the World is an essential reference and the best book of its kind.

Butterfly Gardening

Butterfly Gardening
Author: Xerces Society
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1998
Genre: Gardening
ISBN:

This new edition of Sierra Club's classic handbook series describes how to attract butterflies and other beneficial and beautiful insects to your garden. The book covers plants that attract butterflies, butterfly food plans, seed and plant sources, gardening and conservation organizations, and a bibliography of books and periodicals about butterflies. 130 color photos.