The Essentials of Nature Photography [Paperback]

Milton Heiberg (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1997

The Essentials of Nature Photography follows the general format of the course outline that the author has used in his classes at the New York City Audubon Society since 1981. Some of the topics covered are:

Landscapes: Composition, form, lighting, weather. . .

Telephoto: Action shots with autofocus cameras, wild animals, captives, flying birds. . .

Macrophotography: Theory & technique with wildflowers and insects. . .

Digital manipulation: Retouching, creativity vs truth in nature, and ethics & honesty. . .

Organization and presentation: Portfolios, interviews, slide shows, storage and record keeping. . . This book is meant to be read and used as a reference by any photographer, novice or professional, who wants to improve his or her nature photography skills. The emphasis is on nature, and includes everything one needs to know about practical technique, theory, ethics, and philosophy of nature photography.

--This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

The Essentials of Nature Photography gives you, in one volume, a wonderful photography course,

teaching [how] to create the images youve dreamed of.

Gail Jankus, The Urban Audubon Probably the best handbook of nature photography ever written

Bogen Photo, Inc. -- Book Description

About the Author

Milton Heiberg, born in Brooklyn NY, Educated at New York University and Cornel Graduate School of Biological Sciences, has authored five other books on photography. He is the founder of the photography committee of the New York City Audubon Society. He is also a past director of the New York City Audubon Society, and has served on the executive committee of the New York City Sierra Club Photography Committee.

Thousands of his photographs have appeared in publications in the United States and worldwide.

He has three children and four grandchildren.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Tern Book Co Inc; 1st edition (March 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890309532
• ISBN-13: 978-1890309534
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,505,475 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All-encompassing, more-than-practical, user-friendly guide, February 17, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Essentials of Nature Photography (Hardcover)

I particularly enjoyed reading this book because of the obvious experience of the author, and his easy manner of relaying information that extends beyond just the practical. For example on the section on The Philosphy of Nature Photography he mentions as his first of four rules, "Love your subject more than your camera." This is advice rarely heard or read, and has the brilliance and profundity that only a simple statement can offer. His selection of topics is quite wide-ranging for a book on essentials, and offers advice on shooting in all 4 seasons, in rain, fog, snow, cold, and even sand and dust storms. It makes you think, and motivates you to search out opportunities that you may have previously rejected. Heiberg's writing reflects his years of teaching this subject; he wants to stimulate his students to further advance their techniques and their imaginations. You get the feeling that he is easily trusted and the advice he is providing is genuine, well thought out and sincere. In addition he has wonderful photographs accompanying the text which demonstrate his artistry as a photographer. I would heartily recommend this book to anyone who wants to enjoy learning about nature photography.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A helpful book with good practical advice., February 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Essentials of Nature Photography (Hardcover)

This is a hands-on handbook that is enjoyable to read. It is written in the style of a warm chat with a good friend, and begins with a sense of purpose, and feeling for the subject. The chapters get straight to the point, and are filled with good practical advice about photographic principles and techniques that even advanced photographers need reminding about. The numerous tips about understanding nature and wildlife are illuminating and helpful. I was happy to add this book to my library.

4.0 out of 5 stars an inspiring 'how to', February 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Essentials of Nature Photography (Hardcover)

This nature photography 'how to' is for those who see beauty in the natural world and want to create images that capture that beauty. It gives you the techniques you need to translate the images your mind sees to film.