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•Many digital cameras come equipped with close-up features—but few users understand them •Combines two of the hottest topics in photography today: digital and nature •Perfect companion to Digital Nature Photography. Some 59.3 million digital cameras will be sold this year—and most come fully equipped with close-up features that let users get up close and personal with all the wonders of nature, from birds and trees to flowers and insects to underwater plants and fish. But few buyers know how to get the most from these exciting features. Digital Nature Photography Closeup lets everyone—from amateurs on up—harness this new macro power to create truly breathtaking nature photography. The author offers advice on purchasing and using all manner of special macro equipment, i.e., lenses, extension tubes, teleconverters, microscopes, etc. In this logical follow-up to his best-selling Digital Nature Photography, author Jon Cox uses doszens of full-color examples and clear explanations to illustrate exactly how he got that shot—and how other photographers can, too. From basic techniques, to action shots, aquarium and underwater photography, even shooting through a microscope, Digital Nature Photography Closeup is the perfect guide to exploring the fascinating world of nature.
Customer Reviews:
Expecting too much!.......2007-04-28
Maybe I was expecting too much from this book based on a fairly excellent customer reviews at amazon. I maybe expecting too much cause because to my surprise, the book dealt with point and shoot aside from DSLR cameras. I was kind of disappointed with that. I own a Nikon D200 and a Nikon 105mm f2.8 macro lens to learn the art of macrophotography and to my surprise coolpix camera shots were there....honestly i was turned off with that! If you are expecting a purely DSLR macrophotography on this book you may have to look elsewhere! I felt that there was something missing in this book. I know some of you out there knows what I mean...it lacks some oomph!!
Digital Nature Photography Closeup.......2007-04-02
This writer put some very nice photos into his book. He lists the camera and lens that he made the shots with but not the camera settings he used, which would be helpful to someone learning the art.
This is a beautiful book.......2007-02-16
This book is exactly as it says on the back cover....A Complete Guide to Macro Digital Nature Photography. And well done. Well worth my investment.
Polished, but basic.......2006-10-30
I've noticed a problem with specialized photography books: not enough specialized information. Digital Nature Photography Closeup is well organized, clearly written and very attractively designed with some striking photography. Unfortunately, more than half of the book is devoted to basic photo equipment and concepts.
What I've wanted - and have yet to find - is a book on macro photography that assumes I have basic or intermediate photo skills and want to extend them into a new space. The chapters of the book are:
- Equipment
- Camera features and techniques
- Light & Color
- Composition
- Flash
- Working with Histograms
- The Digital Darkroom
It could be the outline of almost any photo book - and much of the content in each is applicable to any photography, not macro in particular.
If you're relatively new to digital SLRs and have an interest in closeup photography, you'll probably get a full meal here. If you're beyond the basics, it's not much more than a light snack. Well presented, but not very filling.
Digital Nature Photography Closeup.......2006-08-29
This book only covers the basics of macro photography and is suitable for 'newbies' at photography. Book and pictures are average quality. Experienced (macro) photographers should look further for technique and inspriration.
Book Description
It's time to see Photoshop as a tool of your craft
This book is not about "fixing it in Photoshop." It's about how you, the serious nature photographer, can use technology to enhance your art. Rob Sheppard sees Photoshop not as an eraser for mistakes and the effects of careless shooting, but as an artist's tool, one that assists you in the craft of producing art from your digital camera. He shows you how to use Photoshop CS2 to extend tonal range, remove color haze, correct lens distortions, create multi-frame panoramas, and so much more—all to reveal the work of art you knew was there all along.
- Learn to apply Photoshop techniques to the unique requirements of landscape and nature photography
- Be aware of correct exposure when shooting for Photoshop
- Use layers to enhance images and correct tonality and color for optimum images
- Discover a better way of dodging and burning
- Understand midtones and manage color correction with an eye to the finished product
- Process images twice in Camera Raw for better shadow and highlight detail
- Explore how Photoshop CS2 can support proven techniques used by the masters of traditional nature photography
Photoshop offers great power for controlling color so you can get natural, realistic colors that best express what you see in nature
Unsharp Mask is unmasked so that you can get the most from this powerful sharpening tool
Utilize the best methods of black-and-white conversion
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excellent , practical, logical how to book on Photoshop.......2007-06-26
I have used many Photoshop "how to" books and while many are helpful, some get so complex in their explanations that your eyes glass over. As any photoshop user knows there are many ways to do the same thing in photoshop. This book however seems to have found the easier and logical way in most instances. He uses layers and fills extensively and burns back what is not wanted. By the end of the book I was comfortable assessing the pictures and guessing how he would do the changes. While he sticks with outdoor photography most tips are applicable to any photography. "Outdoor Photographer Landscape and Nature Photography" is A PHOTOGRAPHER'S GUIDE to photoshop not a photoshop guru's guide to photoshop applications to photography. The Pro Tips through out were an extra
great book - if you already know the basics.......2007-04-03
Very helpful book if you already know the basics of CS2. If you're just starting into the program in terms of photo editing, I'd recommend Scott Kelby's guide instead. One thing that Kelby's book lacks however, is a suggested workflow which is covered nicely in this book. If you are new to the software (or new to photo editing), you may find Sheppard's example pictures a little hard to interpret, in fact many of the "before and after" photos look so similar that you may have a hard time telling them apart! In reality, his examples are good, however. The book isn't aimed at people trying to fix heinous pictures and make them "ok," rather it is about using the power of the software to really bring out the best in an already technically good photograph. It has a good section on Camera RAW as well, especially if this is the first time you'd be using it. I actually got both books at once and find myself using this one to help establish a routine, and Kelby's to help with all of the individual situations that come up that may need some work. They are both good, it is just a matter of asking yourself which you need the most help with.
Photoshop truly for photographers.......2007-01-10
I really like this book and even though I have a dozen books and references for Photoshop CS2 this one it the bible for me. It takes more than a little while to plough through this book, but if you are serious about your digital photography, this will do the trick. If your looking for the "quick and dirty" solution, this isn't it. He really spends his time talking to the photographer in you.
Outdoor Photographer Landscape and Nature Photography with Photoshop CS2.......2007-01-03
Our studio has purchased two high end SLR digital cameras. Both have given us fits because of the quality of the photographs we were getting. For many years we have been using fine Hassleblad cameras that provided excellent quality. This book has helped me understand our digital cameras and improving the quality of our work. I have studied Ansel Adams books and work for years. Rob's equating digital to Ansel Adams' work was a great help. This is a great book for one who is going from film to digital photography.
Dave
Excellent Book.......2006-11-10
Overall I'm quite satisfied with this book. I like the way the author compares working in Photoshop with the way Ansel Adams worked in the darkroom. I had always considered 'Photoshopping' a picture in a negative light, and the descriptions and examples in this book completely changed my opinion. The techniques described are really nothing more than the digital equivalent of what master photographers have done with film for years. The book has excellent examples of how to get the most out of any digital image.
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* Step-by-step lessons cover every aspect of digital nature photography
* Clear text and helpful photos demystify digital photography
* Miotke has taught hundreds of photo workshops
From the tiniest ladybug to a towering glacier, from a horse running in a field to a leaf falling slowly from a tree, nature subjects offer some of the greatest challenges and the greatest rewards to photographers. In the Better Photo tradition, here's a complete photo course in a book. Hands-on lessons cover every aspect of digital nature photography, from buying the right camera for close-ups, landscapes, and movement, to understanding how the camera works, to taking great pictures. Author Jim Miotke uses straightforward text and inspiring yet informative photos to show the best ways to approach nature photography. Everything a beginner or intermediate photographer needs to know is here, including a buyer's guide, full information on camera features, file formats and settings, exposure, low-light photography, filters and white balance, composition and lens choice, creative ideas, manipulating, and printing, along with a glossary and list of useful websites. The Better Photo Guide to Digital Nature Photography helps photographers everywhere get great photos in the great outdoors.
Customer Reviews:
My recent Amazon purchase.......2007-09-09
I've recently purchased two of these books from Amazon. They are the equivalent of new books. I'm very satisfied. So are the two people to whom I gave them.
Excellent book........2007-09-08
I bought this book and I want to learn how to shoot nature and landscape.
This book is excellent and highly recommended.
it works!!.......2007-09-07
i havent finished reading the book and i already learned a lot about nature photography.
birdwatcher in El Cerrito.......2007-08-29
Very well organized book. Easy to read. Illustrations are well done. I liked his assignments. Good for beginners because of clarity of descriptions and lack of jargon.
The new "bible" on digital outdoor photography!.......2007-04-27
I have been an avid amateur photographer for over 30 years. I am very thankful for having started my photography journey with a "match the needle" manual Canon SLR in the early 1970's, forcing me to learn the dynamics of ISO/speed/aperture. John Shaw, George Lepp, and Art Wolfe were early inspirations for the composition and artistic side of the equation. Many pieces of f2.8 and faster glass later, I have been recently building my Canon 30D system (my 5th digital camera) and hungry for a comprehensive book to complement my past learning experiences and add new tips. Usually this exercise requires multiple books that one pieces together from recent reading memory. Not the case with The BetterPhoto Guide to Digital Nature Photography. Jim's book was EXACTLY what I was looking for. A great refresh to my past learning combined with the new techniques and clear methodologies from Jim's expert experiences. I read this book cover to cover in one sitting - how could I put it down when the next unread page promised to reveal yet another gem I would commit to use? I took 2 pages of notes - many action items for me to follow through with on the prep for and during my next photo experience. I consider this a must-have photographic bible to refer to on a regular basis. Jim assumes the reader is on the path to becoming a professional outdoor photographer. This is a fresh approach. Much more of an apprenticeship style mentoring relationship with the reader. Well done Jim! 5 stars.
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Includes new material on orthophotography, soft photogrammetry, and digital image capture and interpretation.
* Introduces the latest non-photographic and space-based imaging platforms and sensors (Landsat, LIDAR, thermal, multispectral).
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An excellent academic introduction to aerial photography.......2004-08-25
This book is an outstanding, in-depth introduction to the science of aerial photography. At the outset, it must be said that this book does not tell you how to bring in, register, or project your aerial photo in a particular GIS application. What it does tell you is how that photo came about and how it might be interpreted or used. The text reads well, but does require the reader's full attention to absorb all the information.
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For anyone who has tried to capture a blazing sunset or catch the stark and simple beauty of bare tree limbs in winter, this manual will prove irresistible. Rather than providing ideas of what to photograph, Sheppard presents invaluable insider techniques and insights: use a histogram to get the ideal exposure, or white balance to create atmospheric images. Find out how to shoot crisp close-ups or awe-inspiring panoramic shots, and how to enhance pictures by using filters such as grads and polarizers. See how computer and image-editing software can turn ordinary images into extraordinary photos. Each section lists 10 Quick Tips for handling common outdoor photography challenges.
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Love this Book!.......2007-06-05
Nature photography isn't as easy as it looks. It requires a great deal of thought and more than a little skill. Rob Sheppard put a great deal of thought into this book, and his advice helps you attain the required skills. The photos are inspiring, and the techniques can be applied to virtually any digital camera. This is a book that will help you grow as a photographer, whether you choose to specialize in nature photography or not.
Digital Nature.......2007-03-29
Sheppard has the ability to make the complex understandable. The book contains many tips on taking that one "photo of a lifetime." I haven't taken that photo yet, but it's not the book's fault, it's mine. Everything is in the book to help you take that special photograph.
nature photography at it's best.......2007-03-09
very good book, haven't read it all the way thru, but refer back to it numerous times, would highly recommend it to anyone interested in nature photography, digital or film, really enjoy the book.
Just Superb.......2007-03-09
This is clearly the finest book that I have read on digital nature photography (and there are some other good ones out there). Rob Sheppard writes so well. This is a book that is helpful to nature photographers, no matter what your level of ability. I thought that it was so good that I purchased it for people I know who love nature photography.
beautiful and informative!.......2007-02-08
I picked this book up in a bookstore because of its dynamic cover, and I am so glad I did! The book is not only beautiful, but it is truly informative for a photographer at almost any level. Rob Sheppard's appreciation for the beauty of nature certainly comes through, and it is hard to not pick up a camera and walk outside as soon as you read it! Great "10 Tips" sections that sum up a chapter without needing to read every word. This book is a must-have for any photographer interested in nature.
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Proven Resumes: Strategies That Have Increased Salaries and Changed Lives
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Combining the aesthetic and the technical, this sourcebook provides the fastest methods of reaching thousands of people with your portfolio of digital images. Photographers and designers who have published their works on CDs and websites offer invaluable creative tips, while art directors and art buyers suggest ways to show, organize, and promote your images for maximum effect.
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Style Over Substance.......2004-03-08
The book has no cohesive message. It doesn't provide any guiding principles or other ideas that help photographers or web designers to build digital porfolios. Too much of the text is spent defining basic terms like JPEG and Photoshop and too little teaching relevant principles of design or any other topic that can further various artists understanding of the subject. Furthermore, nearly 1/3 of the book is spent asking the same five interview questions (how many hits do you get a week, how effective is your website at generating clients,) to a series of photographers, web designers, etc. This would be fine except the questions do not help advance any overarching messages in the book either. They seem to just hang there as an interesting side note. It appears that the author was far more interested in designing a interesting looking book than a interesting learning book. Additionally, the page layout varies so significantly from page to page that readers will find it difficult to maintain focus and follow the point.
It is as if the author wrote the book freehand and never sat down to create a outline of the message that he wanted to convey. This shines through from the first page and doesn't stop until the last page. Unfortunately, this means that readers will learn very little on how to build "the perfect digital portfolio."
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The perfect practical introduction to photographing and "videoing" horses and a valuable money-earning reference book.
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Packed with more than 400 photographs, technical tips, and personal insights, this inspirational guide helps outdoor photographers make the most of their digital camera. With a concentration on the different techniques required by the digital format, each page explains how to create professional quality photos of all the popular subjects: urban and rural photography, street portraits, architecture, and more. Manage such challenges as excessively bright skies and find out how to take full advantage of nature’s beauties, such as the warm golden light found at daybreak and dusk. Expert information reveals how to enhance the image by using filters such as grads and polarizers, along with computer and image-editing software. There’s added advice on composition, framing, and setting the scene.
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Hodge-Podge.......2005-01-31
You would think that a book whose title includes the words "Digital Photography Expert" and the "definitive guide for serious digital photographers" would give you hints about using digital cameras. This book doesn't do that.
It has a few good points. The typography is excellent with plenty of white space and clean layout. The pictures are good. And several times the author uses a series of pictures to build up to the best picture of a subject, just as a photographer in the field might develop his vision of a subject.
Now the bad points. The book is thrown together by mixing a lot of different learning points without relationship to each other and treating them in a superficial manner. It's as if no one ever told the author about making an outline of his teaching points before starting to actually write.
Then there is the approach to digital, or rather a lack of it. One would expect that this book would suggest a way that the digital aspects of photography could be used to enhance the taking of nature and landscape photographs. Instead the author completely ignores the nature of digital cameras. For example one of the most important devices a digital camera may contain is a histogram to allow you to adjust exposure. (A histogram is graphic representation showing the distribution of light values in a picture.) A good book would tell you how to use the histogram. The author's only reference to a histogram is to tell you that shots of the sea can be tricky and one should check the histogram. In the glossary, the author does explain what a histogram is in language similar to the parenthetical expression used a few sentences earlier in this paragraph but he never tells you how to use the histogram.
But wait. There's more. Often he perpetuates myths that are just wrong, or at least require more information to be useful. For example he says that telephoto lenses have less depth of field then wide angle lenses, which is not true if the image size of a subject on the sensor is the same, or that split neutral density filters don't work with telephoto lenses. And the essential nature photography skills he leaves out are legion. There is no mention of the use of flash or any of the so-called "rules" of composition.
I can't suggest a single book that will provide you detailed information on both landscape and nature photography and digital photography. However for a comprehensive, well-organized approach to nature photography nothing beats John Shaw's "Nature Photography Field Guide" even though he doesn't mention digital. To see how to capitalize on digital cameras' characteristics I recommend "Shooting Digital" by Mikkel Aaland. And if you are interested in wildlife photography, which Freeman purports to explain, but ends up ignoring, you could do a lot worse than reading the late Bill Silliker, Jr.'s "Master Guide for Wildlife Photographers."
Don't waste much time with "Digital Photography Expert Nature and Landscape Photography"
Pretty pictures only - very little information.......2004-09-13
I'm not sure how this book (and author) can state that this is the "Definitive guide for serious digital photographers". If I went on useful content it would only rate 1 star (the lowest rating allowed) but I liked some of the pictures, so I was generous and gave the book 2 stars..
Here's a sample of what "Serious Digital Photographers" will find interesting about this book. The terms "f-stop" and "shutter speed" are mentioned 4 times each in this book. Could it be that these aren't things that serious digital photographers care about? Perhaps they just aren't important when it comes to taking landscape photos. Oh well, the author probably thought we wanted to just look at his pictures instead of taking our own.
Another of the author's valuable suggestions include taking pictures in the morning or at twilight for more interesting light effects. I'm sure rare nuggets like this are sure to come as a big surprise to photographers everywhere. Do yourself a favor and skip this book. Try John Shaw's landscape photography if you want a much better book.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Basics.......2006-11-02
Very good to excellent for any one that is new to digital. Exceptional photo's with clear and easy to understand how to's. Very good learning tool, easy to understand, very pleasant to look at, and worth the investment.
Perfect balance explaining the advantages of digital over film in nature.......2006-08-07
Jon shows that one doesn't need a high-end digital SLR to capture some great shots. Many of the pictures shown were taken with a Nikon Coolpix, not a 10 megapixel Nikon D2 or some other high end camera. That may explain why there's no use of histograms or advanced settings sometimes associated with DSLRs. He covers the basics such as the rule of thirds and shows you how to simulate filters by changing white balance - something which many authors tend to leave to Photoshop.
Many of the pictures may not be 'outstanding', but they're ALL well composed and an explanation of his thought behind each shot accompanies each picture. In looking at them, I can see myself taking pictures just like his. In looking at other books I see the equipment they've chosen, the exotic locales they're shooting and the lengths they go to in order to get 'the shot'. Not many of us have the time or money to shoot those shots. I look at Jon's works and sense that he's an everyday person with a great eye for nature.
No insights in this book........2006-05-01
Lack of insights makes this book average. Although some photographs in the book are good, there are a lot of ordinary ones too. (Maybe I am spoiled by some outstanding books.) If author can not take outstanding pictures, you should be wary of his advice.
This book lacks depth in any particular area whether it is equipment selection, lenses, composition or post-processing. Author has tried to cover these topics but the discussion is very superficial and does not offer any techniques that can be put to use.
There are many great photography books by the likes of John Shaw, Bryan Peterson, John Freeman, Lee Frost and many more. So save your money and use it on books by these photographers. Luckily I decided to check this book out from library before buying. I have bought more than dozen books on photography (digital and otherwise) in last one year alone and the money was well spent. This book does not belong to that collection.
If you are a beginner, Bryan Peterson has great books. If you want depth, John Shaw is unparalleled. Want a good book on composition, try John Freeman. Interested in special topics likes filters, low light photography, panoramic photography try Lee Frost.
Problem with this book is; it will not make you a better photographer.
excellent book.......2006-01-09
when i first purchased this book i was what one might call a 'beginner', but after reading the book (which i couldnt put down, by the way, the pictures are amazing) i would comfortably call myself an advanced amateur. jon cox does a very good job going through the different techniques and termanology of digital photography. i was delighted by the number and quality of pictures included. i will admit, it was hard for me to understand and grasp some of the concepts at first, and i had to read some sections a couple times, but overall i would deffinatly recomend this book to any photography enthusiast!
Natural guide to outdoor photography.......2005-12-20
Excellent book that combines photographic basics with a more in-depth study of nature photography. If you have a digital camera and are interested in this kind of work, you'll find most of what you need here. The photos are great, the writing clear, and the coverage fairly comprehensive.
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Clear, Organized, Focused........2006-02-15
Firstly, this is a nice quality hardback book with some fabulous photographs. But then most wildlife photography books have great photos. What sets this one apart in my opinion is its intructional content.
Weston gives instruction on both technical photography skills and "hunting" skills. He understands the importance of both and blends and balances the two nicely. The book is organized into bite-size topics which are presented clearly. And most impressive to me is Weston's ability to focus on the important aspects of a subject. He knows what is important and is good at imparting it.
This book was fun to read, I learned a lot from it, and it got me excited about planning my next shoot.
A Good Introduction.......2005-09-29
"Digital Wildlife Photography" is an excellent introduction to its subject. It covers all of the bases that one would expect and hope for. The author particularly emphasizes the use of digital equipment in getting pictures of animals. For example in his discussion of exposure, he explains the use of histograms (a graph showing the distribution of light values) and the highlights screen (an optional screen on a digital camera's LCD display that blinks in areas of the picture that are overexposed.) Although this is one of the features of advanced digital cameras that makes digital exposures easier, it is rarely explained in any detail in many of the books that purport to discuss digital photography.
The book starts out with the usual basic equipment discussion but as one reads through the book other equipment which will prove useful to the wildlife photographer is introduced. The book progresses from simple photography, through composition, to more complex techniques, like the use of flash and action photography. The final chapter of the book is devoted to digital post processing with a discussion of simple Photoshop techniques, like setting levels and cropping. Sprinkled throughout the book are "Wild Files" where the author deals with specific animal species, like the lion, discussing where and when to photograph the animal, the shots to look out for and any special equipment needed.
I have said that the book is a useful introduction. It is, however, also a rather light once over that covers all the essential points, but doesn't go into the depth an experienced wildlife photographer might need. After reading this book, the new wildlife photographer will soon want to go on to other books with more depth like the late Bill Silliker's "Master Guide for Wildlife Photographers" or Moose Peterson's "Guide to Wildlife Photography". Those expecting to spend any time in the digital darkroom will want to read Ellen Anon and Tim Grey's "Photoshop for Nature Photographers".
I should also warn new wildlife photographers to be careful in looking at Weston's pictures. It's obvious, from reading the technical data on many of the pictures that the photographer was extremely close to the animal when the picture was taken. As they say, don't try this at home! While the captions do not identify when the pictures were taken in controlled situations (as recommended by the North American Nature Photographers Association), it seemed clear to me that many were. (In fact I'm sure I recognized a badger I had photographed at the Triple D Game Farm.) There's nothing wrong with this, since that may be the only way to get the shot needed, but readers and photographers should be aware that they should not endanger either themselves or wildlife just to get a picture.
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