88 Secrets to Wildlife Photography [Paperback]

Rod Barbee (Author), Scott Bourne

Book Description

Publication Date: January 15, 2005

Almost everyone in the United States lives less than one hour from a zoo, park, wildlife refuge or game park. This book focuses on how to make pictures at these places using professional techniques. Its format is simple and easy to use. Photographers of all experience levels will enjoy this fact-filled, fun approach to learning wildlife photography.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Captivating Wildlife is a true celebration of this special relationship between humans and animals. It is a must read. -- Darrell Gulin, President North American Nature Photography Association

One of the finest collections of wildlife photography available in print. -- Edward DeVine, Washington Professional Photographers Association --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

About the Author

Scott Bourne and David Middleton are professional photographers whose work regularly appears in national publications. They write for several photo magazines and teach photo workshops across the USA. Scott resides in Gig Harbor, WA and David resides in Danby, VT. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 149 pages
• Publisher: Olympic Mountain School Press (January 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0976187825
• ISBN-13: 978-0976187820
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,561,646 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of great detailed information, March 4, 2006

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JimmyWitt - See all my reviews

This review is from: 88 Secrets to Wildlife Photography (Paperback)

I am trying to understand why anyone wouldn't like this book? Then I realized, its a person who doesn't support the notion of photographing animals in zoos, game farms, parks, etc. Other than the crusaders who don't think we should have zoos, everyone else will enjoy this book. It's packed full of detail. The tips on exposure, equipment, lighting and metering offer some of the best explanations I have ever seen.

I have been studying photography for three years now and bought this book to learn more about photographing animals. It gave me tips I could use at my local zoo with great effect. I saw an immediate improvement in my photos after reading 88 Secrets to Wildlife Photography.

Ignore the crusaders and buy this book. It's affordable, easy to read and packed with lots of great secrets!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NEXT PLEASE-, March 2, 2006

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J. Derych "4thebears" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Captivating Wildlife (Paperback)

If you want to get an idea of the types of animals that are available to photograph at the Triple D Game Farm, then buy this book. If you have hopes of learning anything from this book, pass it up. The only thing one learns from this book is that you wasted your money.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Straight Forward and Practical!, March 7, 2006

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gcurtin (Kansas City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 88 Secrets to Wildlife Photography (Paperback)

The straight forward, practical style of the 88 Secrets continues! No lengthy rehashing of confusing theories, just a clear, simple format. In particular, the explanation of exposure is one of the best I have read-direct, clear and practical. In addition, the points on composition are good reminders that can be easily forgotten during the excitement of the shoot. Furthermore, this book is a great resource for your personal practice sessions ( a time to practice technique to improve the craft).