John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide

By John Shaw

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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Release date: May 3, 2011
• ISBN: 9780817400309

Reviews for John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide

[pointedpundit · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I find little more frustrating than downloading a series of photographs, only to find my “masterpieces” will serve as examples of mistakes to avoid.Over-exposed. Under-exposed. Poor f-stop selection. Vibration. You name the problem; I have a “masterpiece” to illustrate it.This book of beautiful nature photographs was written for me. It promises to teach me to shoot impressive results every time my camera is focused in the great outdoors. Using his own exceptional work as examples, John Shaw discusses natural subjects and how to approach photographing them. He offers specific advice on equipment and lenses selection; shot composition; close-ups. The range of techniques to enrich various nature photographs makes for great reading and dreaming.My hunch is this field guide will serve any photographer -- beginner, serious amateur, semi-pro, and pro—who encounters field challenges. John Shaw is an internationally acclaimed nature photographer. His work has been published in Outdoor Photographer, National Wildlife, Natural History, Sierra and Audubon. Only time will tell, however, if it has the desired effect on my photographs.Penned by the Pointed PunditAugust 19, 200610:51:19 AM