The Field Guide to Photographing the Seasons

The Field Guide to Photographing the Seasons

Author: Allen Rokach

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 9780817438753

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After reviewing fundamental points about camera equipment, lighting, exposure, and composition, this book shows how to handle the blaze of contrasts in summer, exploit the shades of splendor in autumn, appreciate the delicate light of winter, and seek out signs of resurgence in spring. 144 color photos.


Photographing San Francisco Digital Field Guide

Photographing San Francisco Digital Field Guide

Author: Bruce Sawle

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-03-02

Total Pages: 221

ISBN-13: 0470647302

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A compact, full-color companion guide to photographing San Francisco! Whether using a full-featured compact camera or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking stunning shots of beautiful San Francisco. Whether you aim to capture breathtaking photos of the majestic Golden Gate Bridge, crooked Lombard Street, infamous Alcatraz, or unique Victorian homes, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking the best shot possible. You'll discover suggested locations for taking photos, recommended equipment, what camera settings to use, best times of day to photograph specific attractions, how to handle weather challenges, and more. In addition, lovely images of San Francisco's most breathtaking attractions and recognizable landmarks serve to both inspire and assist you as you embark on an amazing photographic adventure! Elevates your photography skills to a new level with photography secrets from professional photographer Bruce Sawle Presents clear, understandable tips and techniques that span all skill levels, using all types of digital cameras, from compacts to high end DSLRs Features San Fransisco's main attractions in alphabetical order as well as thumb tabs on the pages so you can quickly and easily access the information you are looking for Shares detailed information and insight on critical topics, such as ideal locations to photograph from, the best time of day to shoot, camera equipment to have handy, weather conditions, and optimal camera settings to consider Whether you're a local familiar with the territory or a visitor seeing San Francisco for the first time, this handy guide will help you capture fantastic photos!


Digital Landscape Photography

Digital Landscape Photography

Author: Chris Gatcum

Publisher: Ilex

Published: 2011-10-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 9781907579462

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The changing of the seasons presents the landscape photographer with nature's most dramatic sights, as well as many of the genre's most rewarding photographic challenges. Chris Gatcum uses the work of the field's most exciting contemporary photographers to illustrate this lavishly-presented four-volume set, and the result is a unique package that combines practicality with inspirational gift appeal. A magnetic closure on the outer case holds four individual seasonal volumes securely in place: each is packed with inspirational images and practical tips, and the hardback pocketbook format means that they are an easy addition to the camera bag.


National Geographic Photography Field Guide

National Geographic Photography Field Guide

Author: Peter K. Burian

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 368

ISBN-13: 9780792256762

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From the institution that set the standard for exceptional photography comes the definitive how-to volume--fully revised and updated with the latest information. 280 photos, illustrations & maps.


Photographing Yosemite Digital Field Guide

Photographing Yosemite Digital Field Guide

Author: Lewis Kemper

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2010-02-25

Total Pages: 223

ISBN-13: 047063586X

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The ideal companion guide for capturing awe-inspiring photos of Yosemite! Whether using a compact camera or a high-end dSLR, this companion guide provides you with detailed information for taking spectacular shots of some of the most recognizable landmarks in the world. Whether you aim to capture memorable photos of Half Dome, El Capitan, Vernal Fall, Mariposa Grove, or one of Yosemite's other many remarkable attractions, this portable resource goes where you go and walks you through valuable tips and techniques for taking the best shot possible. You'll discover suggested locations for taking photos, recommended equipment, what camera settings to use, best times of day to photograph specific attractions, how to handle weather challenges, and more. In addition, beautiful images of Yosemite's most breathtaking attractions and recognizable landmarks serve to both inspire and assist you as you embark on an amazing photographic adventure! Elevates your photography skills to a new level with photography secrets from professional photographer Lewis Kemper Presents clear, understandable tips and techniques that span all skill levels, using all types of digital cameras, from compact cameras to high end DSLRs Features Yosemite's main attractions in alphabetical order as well as thumb tabs on the pages so you can quickly and easily access the information you are looking for Shares detailed information and insight on critical topics, such as ideal locations to photograph from, the best time of day to shoot, camera equipment to have handy, weather conditions, and optimal camera settings to consider Whether you're a local familiar with the territory or a visitor seeing this beautiful U.S. National Park for the first time, this handy guide will help capture fantastic photos!


Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic

Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic

Author: Bill Russell

Publisher: Penn State Press

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 0271080280

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This revised and expanded edition of mushroom expert Bill Russell’s popular Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic provides both novice and experienced mushroom foragers with detailed, easy-to-use information about more than one hundred species of these fungi, including twenty-five varieties not found in the previous guide. From the Morel to the Chanterelle to the aptly named Chicken of the Woods, mushrooms of the mid-Atlantic region can be harvested and enjoyed, if you know where to look. Each entry in this field guide contains a detailed description, current scientific classification, key updates and information from recent studies, and high-quality color photographs to aid in identification. Thoughtfully organized by season, the guide shows you how to locate and identify the most common mushrooms in the region and recognize look-alikes—and explains what to do with edible mushrooms once you’ve found them. Featuring over one hundred full-color illustrations and distilling Russell’s fifty years of experience in hunting, studying, and teaching about wild mushrooms, Field Guide to Wild Mushrooms of Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic is an indispensable reference for curious hikers, amateur biologists, adventurous chefs, and mycophiles of all stripes.


Landscape Photography

Landscape Photography

Author: Chris Gatcum

Publisher: Ilex Press

Published: 2013-09-02

Total Pages: 360

ISBN-13: 190815067X

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The changing of the seasons presents the landscape photographer with nature's most dramatic sights, as well as many of the genre's most rewarding photographic challenges. Chris Gatcum uses the work of the field's most exciting contemporary photographers to illustrate this lavishly-presented four-volume set, and the result is a unique package that combines practicality with inspirational gift appeal. A magnetic closure on the outer case holds four individual seasonal volumes securely in place: each is packed with inspirational images and practical tips, and the hardback pocketbook format means that they are an easy addition to the camera bag.


The Field Guide to Photographing Trees

The Field Guide to Photographing Trees

Author: Allen Rokach

Publisher: Amphoto

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780817438722

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Although they are very accessible subjects, trees continually change, revealing different personalities in different seasons. Approaching its subject according to the needs of the amateur photographer, this guide begins by surveying the types of trees and their habitats. It then discusses proper camera equipment, lighting, exposure and composition. Full-color photos.


John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide

John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide

Author: John Shaw

Publisher: Amphoto Books

Published: 2011-05-03

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0817400303

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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.


The Landscape Photographer's Field Guide

The Landscape Photographer's Field Guide

Author: Carl Heilman II

Publisher: Ilex Press

Published: 2011-09-05

Total Pages: 751

ISBN-13: 1908150033

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Landscape photography remains one of the most popular genres for enthusiast and commercial photographers alike, but all of the books on the market are large in format and unsuited to use in the field. This latest addition to Ilex's popular Field Guide series meets this need perfectly, with Carl Heilman's unique expertise and brilliant photos presented for the first time in a go-anywhere format. Covering key areas like equipment, exposure, weather and post-processing, and with a handy ready-reference section in the back of the book, The Landscape Photography Field Guide will become an essential companion on any shooting trip.