| Photographing Nature: A photo workshop from Brooks Institute's top nature photography instructor |  | Author: Ralph A. Clevenger
Brand: Peachpit Press
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Edition: 1
Pages: 320
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Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 7.9 x 0.8
MPN: 0321637542
ISBN: 0321637542
Dewey Decimal Number: 778
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Publication Date: November 5, 2009
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Product Description
Anyone can photograph nature-just step outside and you're on location. But becoming a good nature photographer takes expert training. In Photographing Nature, Ralph Clevenger, whose images have appeared in such publications as Nature's Best and National Geographic, shares the techniques he's been personally using and teaching to aspiring photographers for the last 25 years in his popular nature photography course at the elite Brooks Institute.In this stunning, four-color course-in-a-book, each chapter opens with a spectacular photo spread from the natural world that Clevenger uses to illustrate themes and techniques essential to mastering nature photography. Just as he does in his classroom at Brooks, Clevenger explains how each photo was captured, the tools and techniques used and typical problems related to capturing such a photo, along with solutions. Chapters also include sample Q&A sessions as well as assignments you can try yourself.By the time you've worked through all of the techniques in this beautiful, yet informative book, you'll not only photograph the world differently, you'll see it differently as well. With a foreword by George Lepp, one of North America's best-known contemporary outdoor and nature photographers.
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 Great for beginners, good for everyone else March 18, 2010
Mark Gurfinkel (New York, NY)
Pros:
- Very well-written
- Filled with well-explained "how-tos", "tips and tricks" and "this is how I do it"
- Beautiful, to-the-point examples, and photos of actual techniques (as well as "before" and "after")
Cons:
- Intermediate-advanced guys (think photographers who do this for living, aka "pros") won't learn a whole lot
- Organization / structure of the book could've been a bit better given that the author is a Brooks Institute instructor
If you are a newbie or (even advanced) amateur, you will learn a lot from this book - there is no way you could've possibly hired someone to share so many tips, tricks and how-tos for $30. In that regard, the book is an amazing value.
At the same time, if you shoot nature for a living, this book may be too "beginner" for you
 The Essential Guide to Nature Photography March 9, 2010
B. Paz
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
"Nature" is a very broad topic, but the author still manages to zero in on a useful collection of practical tips and techniques that anyone can apply to their own work out in the wild. Clevenger addresses some ethical considerations, too, while providing the aspiring nature photographer with a look at the equipment needed to capture the living world from afar or up close. If you can't afford to absorb Clevenger's wisdom at Brooks Institute, this book is the next best thing.
Packs in over two decades of nature photography instruction in a course for any who would learn from a professional February 16, 2010
Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA)
Ralph A. Clevenger's PHOTOGRAPHING NATURE packs in over two decades of nature photography instruction in a course for any who would learn from a professional. From themes and techniques key to mastering nature photos to four-color spreads used as examples for achieving professional goals, this is packed with colorful, revealing works. Photography libraries will find both these books exceptional picks.
Coffee table quality photos - with a lesson for every photographer! January 22, 2010
D. Coburn
This book is small in size, but very big in stature!
The photos are impressive by any measure. But what really sets the book apart are the detailed descriptions of the "how he did it" that accompany almost every photo, including many "tricks of the trade" that can often be leveraged by mere mortals carrying a point and shoot camera. That's not to say there aren't photos taken using lenses, equipment and methods that cost thousands of dollars. There are. So people who are serious enthusiasts or who regularly dabble with their digital SLRs (like me) can also get a lot out of this book. That's what makes it such a fun coffee table item. Almost everyone who picks it up can find photos they like and learn something relevant to their skillset - and investment level.
You also might want to consider getting this book if you live in or have visited California and are looking for gifts that reflect some of the state's diverse natural beauty. Based on my rough tally of location attributions, it looks like a majority of the photos in the book were taken in California.
Whatever the reason you might buy or gift this book, I don't think you can go wrong. It seems like there is always someone in the circle of family and friends trying to learn about and improve upon their photography skills. Oh, and did I mention most of pics in this book are breathe-taking?
A thorough course in Nature Photography January 15, 2010
M. Humphreys (San Francisco, CA)
I bought this book as a gift for my Dad who is starting to really advance in his photography. I am a professional, but do not usually shoot nature. Over Christmas, I decided to read the book and found myself extremely impressed with the breadth of information covered within. Not only does the author give you the basics that any good field photographer must know, but there are a lot of tips and tricks that I'm sure it has taken him decades to learn through his own trial and error. The tone is easy to read and the pictures are GORGEOUS, making it an enjoyable book to continue to flip through again and again. It struck me as the type of book that you would be able to return to repeatedly after you go out on "assignment" (even self assignment) and the wisdom therein would continue to pop out at you and become increasingly relevant as you experienced the challenges of nature photography first hand.
This makes a great gift for yourself or any nature shooter in your life - amateur or budding professional.
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