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Publication Date: October 1, 2001 | Series: Photography for All Levels: Intermediate
An updated bestseller, this book of extraordinarily beautiful photographs of nature contains state-of-the-art instruction on how any photographer can aim for equally impressive results every time a camera is focused on the great outdoors.

Even highly skilled photographers are often baffled by the problems facing them when they work outdoors. But with this exceptional field guide in hand, every photographer—beginner, serious amateur, semi-pro, and pro—can conquer the problems encountered in the field. Using his own exceptional work as examples, the author discusses each type of nature subject and how to approach photographing it. Specific advice and information cover selection of equipment and lenses; how to compose a shot; how to get close ups; and other tips covering a range of techniques to enrich various types of nature photographs.

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John Shaw is the author of many enduring bestsellers, including six previous Amphoto books. His photographs are frequently featured in National Wildlife, Outdoor Photographer, Natural History, Sierra, and Audubon magazines, as well as in calendars, books, and advertisements. He lives in Colorado Springs.

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  • Paperback: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Amphoto Books; Rev Sub edition (October 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0817440593
  • ISBN-13: 978-0817440596
  • Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 0.4 x 11 inches
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  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (91 customer reviews)
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166 of 171 people found the following review helpful
If You Can Buy Only One Book October 15, 2001
Format:Paperback
If you are interested in nature photography and can buy only one book this is the one to buy. For the beginning and intermediate nature photographer this is a complete course under one cover. But even the expert can derive something from the refresher course this book provides.

Shaw begins with fundamentals, with a discussion of the bedrock of photography, exposure. He makes clear in simple steps the relationship between shutter speed, aperture and film speed. Even in this day of high tech cameras that handle all of this information if you let them, anyone who really wants to master photography must understand this relationship so they can lie to the camera. (If you don't know what I mean, you need to
read this book.) At the very least you'll learn when to select aperture, shutter or program mode.

Shaw then goes on to discuss equipment and film, lenses, composition, closeups and working in the field. He even provides a seasonal guide to shooting locations, mostly in the United States.

The book is profusely illustrated with Shaw's photos. How does someone whose prose is so straightforward and concise take such poetic pictures?

At first I was surprised at the amount of space devoted to closeups. I knew that these were a Shaw specialty but I felt that most of the audience for this book would not be that interested in the subject. Then I realized that I felt this way because I didn't know how to do this well in nature. After
reading this chapter I was inspired to journey into the yard to take a Shaw-instructed closeup of a day lily. I was so pleased with what I had learned and applied that the picture now hangs on my wall.

I have a few minor quibbles with some of Shaw's advice. For example he urges the reader to use slide film and gives good reasons. But, particularly in this day of digital imaging, the greater range of color negative film has its uses. I think Shaw could have acknowledged this.

But my quibbles are minor. This book belongs in every nature
photographer's library, even if it is the only one.

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111 of 113 people found the following review helpful
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John Shaw's photographs are amazing and inspiring and this book would be worth purchasing just for the images. Fortunately, however, this is book is not just a glorified portfolio but an excellent guide to every aspect of nature photography. The book is comprehensive without sacrificing detail.

John Shaw provides specific advice and detailed guidelines for photographing nature subjects. Where most books are vague, the author recommends specific equipment to purchase, when to use it and when to avoid it.

Be advised, however, that though this book has excellent information for any level of photographer, it is most useful for the advanced amateur or professional. Some of his recommendations are beyond the capabilities of a beginner -- technically and financially. For example, his recommendations of the type of equipment to buy for high quality images would probably bankrupt a hobbyist.

Again, the information is priceless and the images without equal.

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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
10 STARS December 28, 2000
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I am enthusiastic about Shaw's books. I have them all. Almost all the photography books available out there deal with a lot of merely technical blabla. Shaw, on top of being technically rigorous, puts great emphasis on the artistic and creative aspects of nature photography. If you have time and will to learn, you'll find that each picture is a whole lesson. His way of writing is clean and straight, modest and never boring. I watch my own pictures before and after I went through his books: man, there is a difference!! I'd say that the vast majority of my slides are technically quite satisfactory but only a negligible minority is decent under the point of view of the composition. Shaw's books increased my capacity of critically evaluating a photograph. Sometimes I compare my pictures to those in some books or calendars and I'd say: mine are as good or even better than those. But sometimes I step into a book of some really good photographer (Shaw's ones are among them) and I sadly realize that I'll probably never get there. Nonetheless this stimulates me to improve. Buy it.
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Brilliant work: Book and Film
This is one of the best books I've read about photography period. Don't think, oh he shoots in film, this has nothing to do with digital photography. Read more
Published 11 days ago by y0chang
Still relevant in 2011
This is a great book. I'm not quite sure why people are panning it just because it doesn't go on and on about photoshop/digital. Read more
Published 9 months ago by An Average Guy
Classic text, still (mostly) relevant in the digital world
If you're looking for a good primer on photographic technique and equipment, this book is for you. Although the title of this book suggests it focuses on nature photography,... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Alan Shi
Classic: You MUST have it
Very simple.

Buy it. Read it. Learn.

Read it again. And again ...

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Published 15 months ago by David
Wish Shaw would issue new DSLR books
I greatly respect John Shaw and find inspiration even today in his older book on macro photography. He's thorough and authoritative in his treatment, providing balanced but useful... Read more
Published 15 months ago by SD
Book about gear not photographing technique
Lion portion of the material is about different Nikon gears author used, covers in details different types of lenses, accessories, filters and flashes, but really very little if... Read more
Published 15 months ago by A.S. Pushkin
A true master!
John Shaw is truely one of the 'Masters' in nature photography and he imparts some of his knowledge here for us. Read more
Published on January 30, 2010 by E. Merrill
Amazing Book!
This book is very informative and tells you everything you need to know about ALL KINDS of nature photography. Plus there are alot of example pictures of each type of photography. Read more
Published on January 22, 2010 by Jarrod Brewer
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I'm very satisfied with the book as well as the expediant service in getting the book. The book is very informative and helpful for someone trying to improve their photography... Read more
Published on November 24, 2009 by B. Bordelon
Written before digital
This must have been a very good book for beginners ten years ago. Detailed text and good photos. However, with the advent of digital a lot of the text is no longer useful. Read more
Published on November 8, 2009 by Jackal
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