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The Art of Outdoor Photography : Techniques for the Advanced Amateur and Professional, by Boyd Norton   (Hardcover, 152 pages, 1993)       (Paperback, 152 pages, 1997)

The Art of Photographing Nature, by Art Wolfe, Martha Hill (Paperback, 1993)
    Synopsis: In an elegant how-to book, a renowned nature photographer collaborates with a former photograph editor for Audubon magazine to demonstrate how to take take better--and even prize-winning--photos. Features over 250 full-color photographs.

The Backpacker's Photography Handbook/How to Take Great Wilderness Pictures While Hiking, Climbing, and Skiing, by Charles Campbell (Paperback, 144 pages, 1994)

   Individual reviewer: Practical advice for taking great backpacking photos
A well-written, well-organized, useful book by a devoted outdoor adventurer. This is the best source I've found for practical advice on what/how to pack for different trips, how to use your time in the outdoors effectively, and how to capture the best light when adventuring. His inspirational introduction still motivates me (Campbell pursued his dream of becoming a professional nature photographer following a near-death experience). This book goes beyond the standard photography tips, providing useful insights and equipment recommendations geared specifically toward the outdoor adventurer/photographer. Campbell has spent considerable time in the wilderness and shares his knowledge quite effectively. If you enjoy mountaineering, hiking, rafting, or skiing and enjoy sharing your experiences with others through photographs, this book is for you.

Camcorder Video : Shooting and Editing Techniques, by Joan Merrill ( Paperback, 230 pages, 1992)
The publisher, Prentice-Hall ECS Professional :   Written at a non-technical level, this well-illustrated, "how-to," "hands-on" guide is filled with techniques for improving a wide range of video production skills -- from beginning production through post-production.

The Field Guide to Photographing the Seasons : Center for Nature Photography Series, by Allen Rokach, Anne Millman (Paperback, 128 pages, May 1998)
    Synopsis: 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.

John Shaw's Closeups in Nature, by John Shaw (Paperback, 144 pages, 1987)
   Synopsis: Hailed by American Photographer as "the master of the closeup," one of the country's foremost nature photographers offers the first book to apply closeup techniques to the subject of nature. 190 full-color and 20 black-and-white illustrations.

John Shaw's Landscape Photography, by John Shaw ( Paperback, 1994)
   Synopsis: An acclaimed nature photographer teaches that producing good photos means knowing how to control the tools of photography: camera equipment, lenses, film, light, and exposure. This guide covers the basics of photography and discusses the common problems and solutions in landscape work. 190 full-color illustrations.

Kodak Professional Photoguide, by Debbie Cohen (Editor) (5th Sprl Edition, Paperback, 1995)
If you're a serious amateur photographer, buy it. For any serious amatateur photographer (and I can't say about professional photographers, because
I'm not one), the Kodak Professional Photoguide is indispensible. It's seven tabbed chapters take one quickly to reference materials on every techinical subject concerning picture-taking to which you would need to refer. For instance, the chapter entitled "exposure" contains detail information on every metering technique except the Zone System, as well as containing handy tables on, for instance, ISO film speeds in 1/3 stop intervals, lighting ratios, exposure correction for leaf shutters, and an existing light dial that gives standard exposure times for a variety of hard to meter situations (i.e. moonlit landscapes). A draw back to the Photoguide is that the 5th edition dates from 1995 and the film information is in fact getting a bit stale. Kodak has introduced not only its APS line of film since 1995, but several new ektachrome films as well as Royal Gold 200 and discontinued a couple of films described there...this, however, is no reason not to buy this book.

Lens, Light and Landscape : The Art and Technique of Scenic Photography, by Brian Bower (Paperback, 1996)

Loving Nature... : The Right Way : A Family Guide to Viewing and Photographing Scenic Areas and Wildlife, by William W. Hartley (Paperback, 160 pages, 1997)

Mountain Light : In Search of the Dynamic Landscape, by Galen A. Rowell, E. Migdail (Editor) (10th anniv Edition, Paperback 1995)
   Synopsis: A stunning colleciton of 80 of Galen Rowell's best, full-color photographs, with explanations of the circumstances, composition and techniques of their making.

Nature Photographer's Complete Guide to Professional Field Techniques, by John Shaw (Paperback, 1984)
   An excellent book covering all aspects of nature photography for both amateurs and serious hobbists by one of the best in the business. Coverage includes equipment, film and composition with hints and tips scattered throughout.

The Outdoor Photographer's Bible (Doubleday Outdoor Bibles), by H. Lea Lawrence, Aubrey Watson, Aburey Watson (1 Ed, Paperback, 192 pages, 1997)
   Synopsis: This comprehensive guide shows how to take better photographs of wildlife, scenery and people enjoying the great outdoors. The 30 full-color and 150 black-and-white photographs throughout the
book demonstrate techniques of composition such as lighting, proper exposure, close-ups, fill-flash, and the tips that go into producing stunning outdoor photography.

Photographing Airplanes : How to Get the Best Pictures from Your Equipment and Film, by Steve Mansfield (Paperback, 160 pages, 1991)

Photographing the Landscape : The Art of Seeing, by John Fielder (Hardcover, 192 pages, 1996)
   Midwest Book Review : Beginners to professionals will find this a useful guide to landscape photography: it provides candid assessments of films and techniques, uses numerous full-page color photo examples to feature various contrasts and techniques in landscape imagery, and blends camera mechanics and basics with advice on how to visualize a picture and produce satisfying results. The result is an exceptional 'bible' of detail which should be a 'must' for any photographer.

Photography Outdoors : A Field Guide for Travel & Adventure Photographers, by Mark Gardner, Art Wolfe (Paperback, 126 pages, 1995)
   Amazon.com: How many times have you gotten back from a great trip, had those rolls of film developed, and then discovered that what you thought was a fabulous shot of a grazing moose or the Eiffel Tower by moonlight turned out to be less than spectacular? For all you National Geographic hopefuls, this is the book for you. This slim volume packs a world of information between its covers: chapters on composing photographs, the character of light, and how to measure it to determine exposure are followed by ones on camera equipment and how to get the best shots while adventuring and traveling. The book is intended for anyone with a 35 mm camera, from the simplest point-and-shoot variety to the most sophisticated single-lens-reflex model. Best of all, the book is small enough and light enough to take along with you on your travels.

Techniques of Natural Light Photography, by Jim Zuckerman (Paperback, 1996)
   Amazon.com: What makes or breaks a picture? Composition, of course, and perhaps less obvious but equally fundamental--light. "Subtle or dramatic, the impact of light on an image completely alters how that image is perceived," asserts Jim Zuckerman, who discusses the qualities of light--direction, diffusion, harshness--and how to use them as creative tools. There are many impressive color photographs (including twilight panoramas of Rio de Janeiro and interiors of Spanish architectural wonders), but few illuminate Zuckerman's text like his multiple images of a bikini-clad model on a beach, taken during a rapidly-changing sunset. While he is generous with technical details and data, he does not cover black and white photography.

FILM     [TOP]    [SEARCH]

Kodak Professional Black-And-White Films (Kodak Publication, No F-5), by Eastman Kodak Editors (Paperback, 26 pages, 1996)

Kodak Professional : Black-And-White Films, by Eastman Kodak Company (Revised, Paperback, 88 pages, 1998)

The Film Book : Choosing and Using Color and Black and White Film, by Roger Hicks, Frances Schultz (Paperback, 1996)

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Using Your Autofocus 35 Mm Camera : Exposure Lenses Film Composition and More (Kw-11), by Hubert Birnbaum (Revised. Paperback, 96 pages, 1995)

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	The Art of Outdoor Photography : Techniques for the Advanced Amateur and Professional, by Boyd Norton (Hardcover, 152 pages, 1993) (Paperback, 152 pages, 1997)
	The Art of Photographing Nature, by Art Wolfe, Martha Hill (Paperback, 1993) Synopsis: In an elegant how-to book, a renowned nature photographer collaborates with a former photograph editor for Audubon magazine to demonstrate how to take take better--and even prize-winning--photos. Features over 250 full-color photographs.
	The Backpacker's Photography Handbook/How to Take Great Wilderness Pictures While Hiking, Climbing, and Skiing, by Charles Campbell (Paperback, 144 pages, 1994) Individual reviewer: Practical advice for taking great backpacking photos A well-written, well-organized, useful book by a devoted outdoor adventurer. This is the best source I've found for practical advice on what/how to pack for different trips, how to use your time in the outdoors effectively, and how to capture the best light when adventuring. His inspirational introduction still motivates me (Campbell pursued his dream of becoming a professional nature photographer following a near-death experience). This book goes beyond the standard photography tips, providing useful insights and equipment recommendations geared specifically toward the outdoor adventurer/photographer. Campbell has spent considerable time in the wilderness and shares his knowledge quite effectively. If you enjoy mountaineering, hiking, rafting, or skiing and enjoy sharing your experiences with others through photographs, this book is for you.
	Camcorder Video : Shooting and Editing Techniques, by Joan Merrill ( Paperback, 230 pages, 1992) The publisher, Prentice-Hall ECS Professional : Written at a non-technical level, this well-illustrated, "how-to," "hands-on" guide is filled with techniques for improving a wide range of video production skills -- from beginning production through post-production.
	The Field Guide to Photographing the Seasons : Center for Nature Photography Series, by Allen Rokach, Anne Millman (Paperback, 128 pages, May 1998) Synopsis: 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.
	John Shaw's Closeups in Nature, by John Shaw (Paperback, 144 pages, 1987) Synopsis: Hailed by American Photographer as "the master of the closeup," one of the country's foremost nature photographers offers the first book to apply closeup techniques to the subject of nature. 190 full-color and 20 black-and-white illustrations.
	John Shaw's Landscape Photography, by John Shaw ( Paperback, 1994) Synopsis: An acclaimed nature photographer teaches that producing good photos means knowing how to control the tools of photography: camera equipment, lenses, film, light, and exposure. This guide covers the basics of photography and discusses the common problems and solutions in landscape work. 190 full-color illustrations.
	Kodak Professional Photoguide, by Debbie Cohen (Editor) (5th Sprl Edition, Paperback, 1995) If you're a serious amateur photographer, buy it. For any serious amatateur photographer (and I can't say about professional photographers, because I'm not one), the Kodak Professional Photoguide is indispensible. It's seven tabbed chapters take one quickly to reference materials on every techinical subject concerning picture-taking to which you would need to refer. For instance, the chapter entitled "exposure" contains detail information on every metering technique except the Zone System, as well as containing handy tables on, for instance, ISO film speeds in 1/3 stop intervals, lighting ratios, exposure correction for leaf shutters, and an existing light dial that gives standard exposure times for a variety of hard to meter situations (i.e. moonlit landscapes). A draw back to the Photoguide is that the 5th edition dates from 1995 and the film information is in fact getting a bit stale. Kodak has introduced not only its APS line of film since 1995, but several new ektachrome films as well as Royal Gold 200 and discontinued a couple of films described there...this, however, is no reason not to buy this book.
	Lens, Light and Landscape : The Art and Technique of Scenic Photography, by Brian Bower (Paperback, 1996)
	Loving Nature... : The Right Way : A Family Guide to Viewing and Photographing Scenic Areas and Wildlife, by William W. Hartley (Paperback, 160 pages, 1997)
	Mountain Light : In Search of the Dynamic Landscape, by Galen A. Rowell, E. Migdail (Editor) (10th anniv Edition, Paperback 1995) Synopsis: A stunning colleciton of 80 of Galen Rowell's best, full-color photographs, with explanations of the circumstances, composition and techniques of their making.
	Nature Photographer's Complete Guide to Professional Field Techniques, by John Shaw (Paperback, 1984) An excellent book covering all aspects of nature photography for both amateurs and serious hobbists by one of the best in the business. Coverage includes equipment, film and composition with hints and tips scattered throughout.
	The Outdoor Photographer's Bible (Doubleday Outdoor Bibles), by H. Lea Lawrence, Aubrey Watson, Aburey Watson (1 Ed, Paperback, 192 pages, 1997) Synopsis: This comprehensive guide shows how to take better photographs of wildlife, scenery and people enjoying the great outdoors. The 30 full-color and 150 black-and-white photographs throughout the book demonstrate techniques of composition such as lighting, proper exposure, close-ups, fill-flash, and the tips that go into producing stunning outdoor photography.
	Photographing Airplanes : How to Get the Best Pictures from Your Equipment and Film, by Steve Mansfield (Paperback, 160 pages, 1991)
	Photographing the Landscape : The Art of Seeing, by John Fielder (Hardcover, 192 pages, 1996) Midwest Book Review : Beginners to professionals will find this a useful guide to landscape photography: it provides candid assessments of films and techniques, uses numerous full-page color photo examples to feature various contrasts and techniques in landscape imagery, and blends camera mechanics and basics with advice on how to visualize a picture and produce satisfying results. The result is an exceptional 'bible' of detail which should be a 'must' for any photographer.
	Photography Outdoors : A Field Guide for Travel & Adventure Photographers, by Mark Gardner, Art Wolfe (Paperback, 126 pages, 1995) Amazon.com: How many times have you gotten back from a great trip, had those rolls of film developed, and then discovered that what you thought was a fabulous shot of a grazing moose or the Eiffel Tower by moonlight turned out to be less than spectacular? For all you National Geographic hopefuls, this is the book for you. This slim volume packs a world of information between its covers: chapters on composing photographs, the character of light, and how to measure it to determine exposure are followed by ones on camera equipment and how to get the best shots while adventuring and traveling. The book is intended for anyone with a 35 mm camera, from the simplest point-and-shoot variety to the most sophisticated single-lens-reflex model. Best of all, the book is small enough and light enough to take along with you on your travels.
	Techniques of Natural Light Photography, by Jim Zuckerman (Paperback, 1996) Amazon.com: What makes or breaks a picture? Composition, of course, and perhaps less obvious but equally fundamental--light. "Subtle or dramatic, the impact of light on an image completely alters how that image is perceived," asserts Jim Zuckerman, who discusses the qualities of light--direction, diffusion, harshness--and how to use them as creative tools. There are many impressive color photographs (including twilight panoramas of Rio de Janeiro and interiors of Spanish architectural wonders), but few illuminate Zuckerman's text like his multiple images of a bikini-clad model on a beach, taken during a rapidly-changing sunset. While he is generous with technical details and data, he does not cover black and white photography.

	Kodak Professional Black-And-White Films (Kodak Publication, No F-5), by Eastman Kodak Editors (Paperback, 26 pages, 1996)
	Kodak Professional : Black-And-White Films, by Eastman Kodak Company (Revised, Paperback, 88 pages, 1998)
	The Film Book : Choosing and Using Color and Black and White Film, by Roger Hicks, Frances Schultz (Paperback, 1996)