Photographer's Guide to Yellowstone & the Tetons [Paperback]

Joseph K. Lange (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000

60 color photos throughout 3 maps 6 x 9
* Insider information on getting the best shots
* Illustrated with stunning Yellowstone and Tetons scenics

Photographers from around the world can find a wealth of wonderful images at Yellowstone and Grand Tetons national parks: dramatic geysers, glittering waterways, majestic mountains, unique wild animals. Now they can make the most of their visits to the parks with the help of the expert information in this first-ever guide to Yellowstone and the Tetons especially for photographers. Where and when to go, how to find the best shots, what equipment to take and techniques to use, park rules and regulations, how to avoid the crowds-all illustrated with brilliant color images. A must-have for anyone who wants to take great pictures in the parks.

Joseph K. Lange, author of Stackpole's How to Photograph Landscapes (0-8117-2456-5), has spent years taking pictures and offering workshops throughout the American West. He and his wife operate Dramatic Light Nature Photography in Grand Junction, Colorado.

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About the Author

Joseph Lange is a Stackpole Books author.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Stackpole Books; 1 edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811728951
• ISBN-13: 978-0811728959
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #738,154 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #86 in Books > Travel > United States > States > Wyoming

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for Novice Photographer, July 5, 2007

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This review is from: Photographer's Guide to Yellowstone & the Tetons (Paperback)

I bought this book to take along on a vacation trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons in mid-June 2007. I found it to be a great source to take photos of often photographed natural icons at different views and angles as well as some shots that the average traveler would not know about without this book. For instance I would not have known about the great shots that can be taken of the Mormon Row Barns with the Tetons in the background without this book. Perhaps more seasoned photographers may know about these different places but I for one would not have had a clue. I would have ended my vacation with the same shots of Yellowstone and the Tetons that everyone else has. The book took me off the beaten path where I got some great shots and expierenced the pleasures of getting away from the main road.

Other valuable information was the instructions on what time of day is best to shoot a certain shot, tips about exposure, and valuable tips about using filters that made my pictures stand out.

The book was concise, accurate, and very easy to follow and understand for an novice like me.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful with caution, April 10, 2004

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This review is from: Photographer's Guide to Yellowstone & the Tetons (Paperback)

Photographer's Guide to Yellowstone is very useful for finding good photo spots and for choosing the best time to shoot. He also gives a valuable warning about protecting lens from geyserite spray. However his "how to" tips can lead to a lot of murky and oversaturated photos, particularly when photographing the blue, azure, and aqua colored hot pools in the thermal areas. Not every shot should be taken with a polarizer!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great concept., August 31, 2002

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I found this book extremely valuable, and I wish similar books were available for every photogenic destination (a few others are). Given limited vacation time in each park (Tetons & Yellowstone), we were able to plan ahead and be at the right place at the right time(s) of day to get excellent shots and then onward to other activities.

The author was exactly accurate about what time the rainbows appear from successive North Rim overlooks, for example, and we hiked between them with great results. Ignore the recommendations about filters if you like, but select from the location descriptions to maximize your trip photos of the famous (and semi-secret) views. Yes I brought home a lot of cliche images, but my friends and family don't know that and they're thrilled with the "classic" enlargements.