Photographing The Natural World [Paperback]

Heather Angel (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 30, 1996

"Over 150 beautiful color photos by this acclaimed nature photographer... demonstrate the best methods of handling shadows, dealing with weather conditions, changes of light and seasonal elements all to a photo's best advantage."--Photographic. "Whether beginning, intermediate, or advanced photographers, readers will glean useful information from this book....It is evident that the author has a thorough knowledge of her subject and she organizes her material well....Her hints can make the difference between a good shot and a great one. Encourage YAs to pack this title in their camera bags for a vacation or a nature assignment."--SLJ. "Popular Photography. 160 pages (all in color), 6 3/4 x 10 3/8.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA-Whether beginning, intermediate, or advanced photographers, readers will glean useful information from this book. From chapters like "Appreciating Light" to "Intimate Details," it is evident that the author has a thorough knowledge of her subject and she organizes her material well. Of particular interest are the "Points to Watch" that are widespread throughout each chapter. These hints can make the difference between a good shot and a great one. Subtle troubleshooting pointers are a help to any photographer. Encourage YAs to pack this title in their camera bags for a vacation or a nature assignment.
Julia Hoffmann, R.E. Lee High School, Springfield, VA
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Sterling (June 30, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0806907150
• ISBN-13: 978-0806907154
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 6.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,899,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Heather Angel is a leading peripatetic wildife photographer who is now concentrating on documenting the wildlife and remote parts of China - with three books on pandas to date icluding the best-selling Panda and the expansive Green China, with Exploring Natural China published in Fall 2010. Other popular wildlife titles include Wild Kew, Puffins, Snow Monkeys and Living Dinosaurs. She also writes practical wildlife photography books - Macro through a Nikon lens. Always an enthusiastic communicator, Heather tutors workshops worldwide and her work has been recognised by many awards in Britain and overseas. She was President of the Royal Photographic Society from 1984-86.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Lady knows her stuff., January 3, 2005

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Ned Middleton (British professional underwater photo-journalist & author) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Photographing The Natural World (Paperback)

No matter how long you have been taking photographs, there is always something new to learn about equipment, techniques and style. I first picked up a serious camera over 30 years ago and, although published sporadically since that time, my work has now been published every single month for the past 6 years or so. Of course, my own natural history photography always takes second place to my underwater work, but on every front I am still learning.

Heather Angel is one of those people from whom any photographer can learn a great deal. Firstly, she is an acknowledged world-class photographer in her own right. Secondly, she has the ability to demonstrate her techniques - both in the written and illustrated form, so that even the newest recruit to photography can reach the same level of understanding and comprehension as those who are already more proficient.

In this book, Miss Angel explains the techniques of natural history photography which she understands so well and does so in such a way that I defy any natural history photographer to pick up this book and NOT learn something.

I first read the book over 12 months ago and then set out to put what I had learned into practise. Now, I have read the book again and am able to make those fine-tuning adjustments to what I have achieved so far.

Well worth the purchase price.

NM