| The Photographer's Guide to Death Valley: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them (Photographer's Guide To...) |  | Author: Shellye Poster
Publisher: Countryman
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Edition: Original
Pages: 96
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Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 7.2 x 0.4
ISBN: 088150789X
Dewey Decimal Number: 778
EAN: 9780881507898
ASIN: 088150789X
Publication Date: March 16, 2009
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A one-of-a-kind, invaluable resource for anyone who travels to Death Valley, this guide provides smart, practical advice to access its jaw-dropping natural landscape.
Death Valley is truly a land of extremes. From otherworldly texture and terrain to ghost towns and abandoned mines, this expansive park is home to some of the most unique and inspiring landscapes anywhere on the planet, and visitors from around the world come to experience its striking geology and charismatic cultural sites.
This guide offers detailed descriptions, seasonal recommendations, and trip planning suggestions so you'll know where and when to craft stunning photos of the park's attributes. Also included are detailed maps, instruction and suggestions for both digital and film photography enthusiasts. Full-color throughout, 2 maps.
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 Good guide to a desolately beautiful place August 18, 2009
M. Keller (Northern VA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
There are not many books on photographing Death Valley. I am glad I purchased this book for my trip and it was very useful. The color pictures were also very helpful.
However, the book could be improved. Better maps. Much better idea of how long it takes to get places (it doesn't look like a long drive, but it really is.) I think the author needs to stress that some areas in the book, including the area pictured on the cover, are very difficult to drive to. When it says a "4x4" or similar vehicle, it really means one of the big, beefy, huge vehicles. As the ranger told me, it's a long, rocky, bumpy drive that requires a true 4x4 vehicle. Think washboard gravel road on steroids. If you try it and break down, it's at least $3,000 to be towed. AAA doesn't cover the park! My friend had rented a SUV that technically had 4 wheel drive. Doesn't even come close to being what's needed to get to the racetrack.
That said, if I were to do it all over again, I'd buy this book and take a pink jeep tour, which starting this fall will take you to the racetrack in their big (pink) 4x4 vehicles.
Great Book, Great Value July 15, 2009
Eric Radman (Seattle, WA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Shellye Poster's new book is a welcome addition to my library of "How to Photograph xxx". I just purchased this book and am very happy with the content, layout, suggestions, and information.
In addition to featuring great photos, the book is laced with great information, suggestions, and tips. The detailed descriptions & photos provide a unique perspective on how to photograph Death Valley.
For example, Poster writes," Photographing in the late morning will enable you to incorporate northwest skies and the Panamint Range. Views to the southeast will be better in the afternoon".
Other comments such as, " Devil's Golf Course holds great potential for late-afternoon and sunset photography".... Foot traffic has trampled the spires closest to the parking area, so venture out a bit to discover shapes that are increasingly jagged and more appealing".
I also like that all sections contain info on Best Times to visit, Exertion level required, Road Accessibility, and Parking information.
The Favorites section in the back of the book lists the author's favorite hikes, sunrise & sunset locations, as well as internet and phone information.
The only thing really missing from the book is a complete photographer's matrix chart similar to what Laurent Martres uses in his book, "Photographing the Southwest: Volume 1, Southern Utah".
In Martres' book appendix, he developed an easy to use matrix chart ranking Scenic value, Photographic interest, Road accessibility and Hiking difficulty for each location. However, with minimum effort, it wouldn't be hard to pull this information from Shellye Poster's book.
This book is well worth it if you plan to visit and photograph Death Valley.
Excellent work! April 21, 2009
Marlene Musgrave (WV)
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book features very interesting, beautiful pictures and is also a good read even for a layman photographer. The author uses photo tips and down-to-earth details (not so technical) that will engage the reader from the start. Job well done!
Wonderful guide to a fantastic place March 23, 2009
Robert L. Ferrett (Ypsilanti, MI USA)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I am a semi-pro photographer, and have taken some great shots in Death Valley. The problem with taking a week to photograph an area is that you can't cover all of the really interesting spots. This book gives me great ideas about exactly where to go on my next trip! The descriptions are great, the pictures are superb and creative. One of her "favorite sunrises" is at Zabriske Point. In my (subjective) opinion, this is possibly the top site for great photos at nearly any time of day (except during high sun in the early afternoon). Early morning (8-10 a.m.) is especially nice!
If I had one complaint about the book, it is that the picture captions do not include the details of the photo--f-stop, lens, shutter speed, etc. Some of the shots have very interesting depth of field effects, and even a simple "24mm, f 1.4, 1/250 second" would be really great to have. That is how many of us non-professionals learn how to take better shots. Even if there were just a link to a detailed photo list online, I would be very grateful!
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