Images of Nature - Instruction - Workshops
Views of Nature Photography
This book is about the craft and the art of nature and wildlife photography using modern digital cameras. Although the emphasis is on the use of Digital SLR or Mirrorless cameras, users of “point and shoot” cameras can benefit greatly from it as well. It was written to accompany our Intermediate Nature Photography courses, but it can be a stand-alone reference as well.
Nature and Wildlife includes just about all non-domestic animals, any plant life that grows naturally and the environment in which they live. Wildlife can be found in lots of locations, both “in the wild” and in controlled habitats like zoos, sanctuaries and rehab facilities. Plant life can be found in the wild as well as in botanic gardens and parks. Don’t limit your search for subjects, use all of the available places. Toward the end of this book, we’ll provide some locations and resources for finding wildlife. We’re Colorado based so a lot of our locations are in the Centennial State, but this book can provide ideas for finding critters where you live. We have also included some locations around the U.S. and around the world to further inspire you.
What's in the Book:
The Technical Part
How a Digital Camera Works
Sensor size
Built In Light Meters
Metering patterns
Image file formats
Exposure
Exposure modes
Exposure Compensation
Color Temperature
White Balance
Hyperfocal Distance
The Art in Photography
Controlling Light
Direction of Light
Design and Composition
Unique Perspective
In the Field
Where to go for Nature Images
References
Appendix 1 Workflow
Appendix 2 Selecting Your Camera Equipment
Appendix 3 Equipment for Outdoor Photography
Digital Nature Photography
Nature and Wildlife for the Experienced Photographer Colorado Edition.