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Digital Techniques for Successful Nature Photography
Nature photography can be lots of fun, but sometimes the results aren't quite what you had in mind. If you're a beginner or an advanced amateur, this is the nature photography book you've been looking for. Author Cub Kahn shows you how to compose and capture professional-quality images whether in national parks or in your own backyard. Ample photos
beautifully illustrate key photographic concepts and facilitate learning.
FEATURES:
*Quick, two-page lessons that make it easy to master nature photography and take better pictures
*Choosing the right equipment for nature photography
*Getting the right exposure, even in tricky situations
*Making the most of natural light
*Using creative white-balance settings to add mood to your photos
*Taking dramatic close-up images
*Photographing landscapes, animals, flowers, and more
*Glossary of terms to help even absolute beginners get started - with confidence
Introduction
Chapter1: Point & Shoot and Prosumer Cameras
Chapter2: Digital SLRs
Chapter3: Understanding Lenses
Chapter4: Digital Camera-Buying Tips, Part 1
Chapter5: Digital Camera-Buying Tips, Part 2
Chapter6: Digital essentials
Chapter7: Filters
Chapter8: Tripods
Chapter9: Batteries, Flash, and Camera Care
Chapter10: Exposure Modes
Chapter11: What Is Shutter Speed?
Chapter12: How to Choose Shutter Speeds
Chapter13: What Is Aperture?
Chapter14: how to Choose Apertures
Chapter15: Difficult Exposure Situations
Chapter16: Make the Best of Natural Light
Chapter17: ISO
Chapter18: White Balance
Chapter19: Exposture Histograms
Chapter20: Composition, Part 1
Chapter21: Composition, Part 2
Chapter22: Composition, Part 3
Chapter23: Focus, Part 1
Chapter24: Focus, Part 2
Chapter25: Landscape Photography, Part 1
Chapter26: Landscape Photography, Part 2
Chapter27: Forests and Snowy Scenes
Chapter28: Seascapes and Wetlands
Chapter29: Sun and Sky
Chapter30: Running and Falling water
Chapter31: Close-Up Photography, Part 1
Chapter32: Close-Up Photography, Part 2
Chapter33: Macro Gear
Chapter34: Lighting for Close-Ups
Chapter35: Flowers
Chapter36: Wildlife Photography, Part 1
Chapter37: Wildlife Photography, Part 2
Chapter38: Mammals
Chapter39: Big Birds
Chapter40: Backyard Critters
Closing Thoughts
Glossary
About the Author
Index
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