The Joy of Nature Photography by Price, Steve -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Dedication Contents Introduction Chapter 1: First, a Little History Chapter 2: Choosing Your Equipment

Introduction Personal Interlude How to Choose a Digital Camera Choosing an Image Sensor Count the Pixels How to Pick a Memory Card Getting Wide Your Workhorse Lens The Lure of Big Glass Enhancing Your Photos with a Polarizing Filter Take Away Light with a Neutral Density Filter Choosing a Tripod Increase Magnification with a Teleconverter

Chapter 3: Working with Composition

Introduction Personal Interlude Use the Rule of Thirds Add a Frame to Create Depth Change the Horizon to Change Moods Change Angles Try a Different Lens Let Leading Lines Lead to Your Subject Composing with Color The Eyes Have It Break the Rules

Chapter 4: Learning to Read Light

Introduction Personal Interlude Shoot Early, Shoot Late Choose a Direction How to Handle White Balance Working in Low Light Conquering Bright Sand and Snow Take Advantage of Bad Weather Creating Silhouettes Stretching Perfect Light Adding Fill-In Flash Saturate Your Sunsets Redirecting Light

Chapter 5: Pressing the Shutter

Introduction Personal Interlude Choosing a File Format Shoot, Shoot, Shoot! Working with Shutter Speeds and F/stops Changing the ISO Rating for More Speed Using the Magic Button Getting It Sharp How to Pan Moving Subjects Choose Your Exposure Expose for the Center of Interest Study Your Histogram Maximizing Depth of Field

Chapter 6: Special Wildlife Techniques

Introduction Personal Interlude Do Your Homework First Spot Wildlife Like a Guide Filming from a Vehicle Get Close by Stalking The Blinder the Better Start With Backyard Birds Capturing Birds in Flight Include the Environment Make a Wildlife Portrait Capturing Action and Defining Moments Extending Your Flash Range Remember, They’re Wild

Chapter 7: Special Landscape Techniques

Introduction Personal Interlude Balance Your Landscape Follow the 1/3–2/3 Rule Add People to Add Perspective Shooting Waterfalls and Moving Water Photographing Sky and Clouds Isolate Flowers for More Impact Photographing Fall Foliage Add a Starburst to Your Images Go Vertical Shoot Part of the Picture Getting Close Capturing Rainbows Watch Out for Lens Flare

Chapter 8: Fun with Remote Cameras

Introduction Personal Interlude Choosing a Trail Camera Test First Location, Location, Location When to Check Your Camera Attracting Wildlife to Your Camera

Chapter 9: Using Compact Cameras

Introduction Personal Interlude Choosing a Compact Camera Learn the Pre-Set Modes Understanding Your Flash Change the ISO Get More from Your Lens Focus, Then Compose

Chapter 10: Shooting with iPhones and iPads

Introduction Personal Interlude Learn the Camera App Three Quick iPad Tricks Get Close Start at the Zoo Shoot Through Glass Brace Yourself Shoot Now, Edit Later Filter It Add More Photo Apps

Chapter 11: Traveling with Your Gear

Introduction Personal Interlude Pack Securely Carrying Your Cameras Wear a Vest Remember These Extras If You Travel Overseas Know the Local Customs

Chapter 12: Your Digital Darkroom

Introduction Personal Interlude Study and Duplicate First Basic Cropping Using Levels Add a Curve to Your Workflow Saturate the Color Cleaning by Cloning Make It Sharp Saving and Storing Your Images

Index