The Book Of Nature Photography (A Practical Guite To Creative Techniques)

Introduction - Art in Nature - Shape and form Seeing pattern Highlighting texture Abstract images Reflections Nature's use of color - Nature and the camera - Selecting a viewpoint Using wide-angle lenses Capturing action Long exposures Planning sequences Using filters - Lighting - Exploiting natural light Time of day Night photography Using flash Working in a studio - Seeing detail - Close-up techniques Depth of field Lighting for close-ups - The natural scene - Seasonal variations Mountain and valley Forest and jungle Field and meadow Lake and river Coast and seashore Urban wildlife Sky Rain and water Snow, ice and frost - The world of plants - Selecting the subject Flowes Trees Seeds and fruits Fungi, lichens, ferns, and mosses - The world of animals - Observing the subject Insects Birds Mammals Amphibians and reptiles Shooting into water Working underwater Public aquaria and wildlife parks - Appendix - Working in the garden Planning a field trip Accessories for fieldwork Dressing for the field Supporting the camera Using a hide Trigering the camera Close-up equipment Planning a studio Special lighting Organizing a slide collection Index Acknowledgements