The Photographer's Guide to the Oregon Coast: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them [Paperback]

David Middleton (Author), Rod Barbee (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Photographer's Guide | Publication Date: June 2004

A travel guide and photography guide rolled into one that tells where to find picture-perfect shots and how to take them.

Spectacular views of Oregon's rocky coastline and the scenic driving routes that pass through it make it a favorite destination for amateur and professional photographers alike. This book tells you exactly where to go and how to go about shooting these "picture-perfect" places, so that you don't need to actually be a professional to take great photos.

Lively descriptions of each place are accompanied by directions and detailed maps for how to get there, plus information on seasonal timing, places to eat and stay, and other photo opportunities to explore along Oregon's coast. Also included is an appendices featuring the authors' favorite places to photograph and tips on digital photography. Packed with helpful tips for amateur and professionals alike, this book should be in the camera bag of every photographer who seeks to capture Oregon's stunning coastal beauty.

60 full-color photographs, 15 maps, appendices

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About the Author

David Middleton, of Danby, Vermont, is the author of several books including The Photographer's Guide to the Maine Coast, The Photographer's Guide to Vermont, The Nature of Vermont, The Nature of America and The Lobstering Life. He conducts outdoor photography workshops across the country.

Rod Barbee is a professional nature photographer and writer whose work has appeared in Outdoor Photographer, Nature's Best, Northwest Travel, Backpacker, National Parks, and other magazines, in addition to being featured in numerous calendars, catalogs, and books. He lives in Port Ludlow, Washington.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088150534X
• ISBN-13: 978-0881505344
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,928 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #28 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Travel
  • #33 in Books > Travel > Reference & Tips > Reference
  • #58 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > Nature & Wildlife

More About the Author

David Middleton is a full-time professional outdoor photographer, writer and naturalist. During his more than 20 year-career, David has traveled extensively throughout all of the US and Canada and much of Central and South America , South Africa and Australia. His photography and writing have been featured in many magazines, books and calendars. David is a Contributing Editor of Outdoor Photographer Magazine and the Executive Director of the Photographers Alliance Workshops company.
David has photographed and written 10 books including Ancient Forests, American Vision, The Photographer's Guide series and The Nature of America, the largest nature photography book project ever undertaken, and, his most recent, The Nature of Vermont. His book about the old New England dairy farm he has worked at for 5 years will come out in June. David's current book project is about the lobstermen of the Gulf of Maine.
David has lead more than 150 photography tours and taught more than 200 photography workshops across the country. He is a gifted and enthusiastic teacher who finds great joy helping others discover their creative potential. Every year he views and critiques thousands of images and teaches close to hundreds of photography students. David lives in the heart of the Green Mountains in southern Vermont.

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shortcut, August 10, 2007

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Stuart Quirk (Riverdale, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Photographer's Guide to the Oregon Coast: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them (Paperback)

This book was amazingly specific in directions of how to best view an incredible scenery. It was great more for its direction of where to go, park, or stand than the photography tips. The author gave great detail such as tips for how to find the best parking lots, how to avoid the tourist packed spots, and how to find unmarked trails to find fantastic angles in isolation. We used it as our primary guide for three days down the coast and really loved it. Note that the order of the book is generally north to south.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, May 6, 2007

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Having this along with my on my recent trip up the Oregon Coast was absolutely invaluable. It helped me choose which turnouts to take and which to bypass. I loved the included suggestions of what to do according to the weather, since several of my days were overcast and drizzle, rendering some of the views drab or nonexistant. I wish there were more books like this available for everywhere I want to go!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Of course, it can be better, September 25, 2010

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But it was a great help. The authors have provided excellent tips about certain locations, especially around the most popular sites. There is a bit of discussion about light and textures, but not quite enough. I spent a week there, which is not long enough to make firm opinions, but long enough to realize that there is a lot more to prepare in terms of photographic strategy than the book provides. For example, the real problem of sunrise and sunset. The horizon is almost always packed with thick clouds, so most sunsets are not what one would have imagined. I would have loved to know beforehand if there is any place where you can get a good sunset shot.

The book lacks in some other areas. For example, there is very little discussion about tides, which is extremely important matter for photographing ocean coast. Another major omission is the subject of ephemeris and how to use them.