John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide

John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide
Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2011-05-03
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0817400303

An updated bestseller, this book of extraordinarily beautiful photographs of nature contains state-of-the-art instruction on how any photographer can aim for equally impressive results every time a camera is focused on the great outdoors. Even highly skilled photographers are often baffled by the problems facing them when they work outdoors. But with this exceptional field guide in hand, every photographer—beginner, serious amateur, semi-pro, and pro—can conquer the problems encountered in the field. Using his own exceptional work as examples, the author discusses each type of nature subject and how to approach photographing it. Specific advice and information cover selection of equipment and lenses; how to compose a shot; how to get close ups; and other tips covering a range of techniques to enrich various types of nature photographs.

John Shaw's Closeups in Nature

John Shaw's Closeups in Nature
Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Total Pages: 154
Release: 1987
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780817440527

One of the country's foremost nature photographers offers closeup techniques and covers exposure, equipment and composition along with special equipments and lenses.

John Shaw's Guide to Digital Nature Photography

John Shaw's Guide to Digital Nature Photography
Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2015-03-17
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 0770434991

Photography legend John Shaw returns with his much-anticipated guide to digital nature photography, complete with more than 250 extraordinarily beautiful photographs. For over four decades, John Shaw’s authentic voice and trusted advice has helped photographers achieve impressive shots in the great outdoors. In his first-ever book on digital photography, Shaw provides in-depth advice on everything from equipment and lenses to thorough coverage of digital topics including how to use the histogram. In addition, he offers inspirational and frank insight that goes far beyond the nuts and bolts of photography, explaining that successful photos come from having a vision, practicing, and then acquiring the equipment needed to accomplish the intention. Easily digestible and useful for every type of photographer, and complete with more than 250 jaw-dropping images, John Shaw’s Guide to Digital Nature Photography is the one book you’ll need to beautifully capture the world around you.

John Shaw's Landscape Photography

John Shaw's Landscape Photography
Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1994
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780817437107

An acclaimed nature photographer teaches that producing good photos means knowing how to control the tools of photography: camera equipment, lenses, film, light, and exposure. This guide covers the basics of photography and discusses the common problems and solutions in landscape work. 190 full-color illustrations.

John Shaw's Focus on Nature

John Shaw's Focus on Nature
Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Total Pages: 148
Release: 1991
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780817440565

One of Amphoto's bestselling authors explains not only the "how" but also the "why" -- the creative process -- behind his spectacular photographs.

Digital Landscape Photography

Digital Landscape Photography
Author: John and Barbara Gerlach
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2012-09-10
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 1136100695

Photographing landscape with a film camera is different than with a digital camera. There are several books on the market that cover landscape photography, but none of them are specifically for the digital photographer. This book is what you are looking for! Digital Landscape Photography covers: * equipment such as accessories and lenses * exposure from shutter speed to common mistakes * shooting * light and its importance * composing your perfect photo * printing * and a special section on specific subjects such as waterfalls and sunrises Digital Landscape Photography, written by experts that have been shooting outdoors for decades, is a fresh look at current ways to shoot landscapes by making the most of digital format.

How to Photograph Close-ups in Nature

How to Photograph Close-ups in Nature
Author: Nancy Rotenberg
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Total Pages: 160
Release: 1999
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780811724579

Guide to macro-photography gear and techniques. How to recognize and compose intimate natural scenes.

Landscape in Photographs

Landscape in Photographs
Author: Karen Hellman
Publisher: Getty Publications
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2012
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1606061038

Until the 19th century, landscape was seen merely as a backdrop to a main subject, but with the rise of industrialization, natural settings became increasingly rare in urban life and, therefore, more valued and frequently represented. This book looks at the evolution of the landscape as photographic subject.