John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide | 
|  | | | Title: | John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide | | Author: | John Shaw | | Publisher: | Amphoto Books | | Type: | Book / Paperback | | Publication Date: | 31 October, 2000 | | ISBN / ISBN-13: | 0817440593 / 9780817440596 | | List Price: | $24.95 | | You Save: | $8.48 | | Amazon Price: | $16.47 | |
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The problems facing the photographer in the great outdoors are special. Even highly-skilled photographers are often baffled by them. In this revised and updated version of his 1984 book, "The Nature Photographer's Complete Guide to Professional Field Techniques", noted wildlife and scenic photographer John Shaw draws on his own many years in the field to demonstrate how to overcome these problems and get not just good but great nature pictures. Covering every problem you might encounter in the field, Shaw offers his own approach to the challenges of on-the-spot nature photography. Using his own colour images as examples, he discusses each type of subject and situation you may encounter, while offering specific advice and techniques on how to successfully photograph it. A wide range of topics are covered, including equipment, lenses, composition, close-ups, and professional tips.
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• Invaluable Photography Lessons Even In The Digital Age 08 August, 2008
John Shaw shares his photography knowledge and experiences for almost 30 years in this book. This particular book explains the techniques of taking successful pictures consistently over time in a well-structured manner. As a reader, you can understand his points and vision easily, and learn from them quickly. That is extremely important for the purpose of a field guide. You want to know what the lecturer is doing and why he is doing that. Both parts are essential, since simply copying techniques does not make you a great photographer. You need to have both personal vision and craftsmanship to accomplish that.
The book is written based on a 35mm single-lens-reflex camera system. You may think that the photographic knowledge and experiences are no longer valuable in the digital era. That is certainly not the case. If you want to fully understand photography and take control of the actual photographic process yourself, then read the book and learn to master your photographic techniques. The current digital camera system is still built based on the 35mm single-lens-reflex camera system. Just like in the modern life, we have more conveniences in the kitchen. There are better kitchenwares, but you still need to learn "how to cook".
Give a person the best kitchen equipment does not mean that he or she will be able to make a delicious meal. The same applies for photography. John Shaw shows in his book not only the techniques, but also his passion for nature and the art of photography. Eventually, it is not the camera, but you who makes the pictures.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1XH5XE1K0NLHP
• Very Good Book 07 July, 2008
I must say this book has exceeded my expectations. So far the best book I've red. It is very well and understandably written. Very nice pictures. Yes, it is true that John describes usage of an analog camera, but the exposure principles are very well applicable to the Digital SLRs. I find it very useful especially for beginners. I believe also advanced users may benefit.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1IFIP8W9A58ES
• Yeah, It's Film Centric But... 31 March, 2008
Yeah, it's film centric but much of the information is great for digital too. If you are a wannabee, hobbiest nature photographer like myself, this is a great read.
All of John Shaw's books are great. There is some overlap between them as he goes over the basics but they are all worth a read for any aspiring nature photographer.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1PUGUYNJYIY29
• John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide 04 August, 2008
I was hoping to learn more about how to take nature photos that make everyone else love what I was enjoying at the time of taking that photo. This book is really good.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A1MOOGBYMEIHCW
• John Shaw Nature Photography Review 29 March, 2008
I considered this an excellent book. It was written a few years back and had it's major emphasis on film photography. However, virtually all of the material is applicable for todays state of the art digital photography.
- Reviewed by customer ID: A2JIN1QYBRXYF4
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