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Wildlife Photography: On Safari with your DSLR: Equipment, Techniques, Workflow [Paperback]

Uwe Skrzypczak (Author)
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July 5, 2010

Photographer and environmentalist Uwe Skrzypczak wrote this book with several goals in mind--to teach the technical aspects and the workflow of digital wildlife photography; to show the beauty of East Africa and his beloved Serengeti National Park and to educate about its habitat; and to provide a guide for the photographer who is planning to go on an African photo safari and wants to be prepared to capture the finest possible images.

Beginning with digital photography techniques and workflow, Skrzypczak draws his own vast experience in wildlife photography to teach about the equipment, the pros and cons of camera types and lenses, and the specific requirements for this demanding task. Also covered are appropriate techniques for exposure for this demanding task. Also covered are appropriate techniques for exposure and autofocus-the latter being one of the major challenges in wildlife photography. He discusses an "on the road" workflow, the logistics of transporting your gear, and image editing.

The book goes on to cover the practical aspects of wildlife photography, from shooting animal portraits to panning the camera in order to capture that speeding leopard. Example images are accompanied by a small set of pictograms showing which techniques are ideal for capturing the specific situation.

Loaded with hundreds of breathtaking images, this comprehensive textbook is perfect for the beginning wildlife photographer as well as the seasoned pro. Whether your subject is African wildlife or bird photography in the Arctic Circle, Uwe Skrzypczak's Wildlife Photography will teach you the fundamental concepts and techniques that can be applied to all forms of wildlife photography.

Topics include: Equipment and accessories, planning your trip, conditions on the road, the right place at the right time, image composition, where to stay and daily routine, the light in east Africa, migrations and mating seasons, habitats and animal behavior, river crossings, the big cats, rhinos, giraffes, etc.

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From the Author

Respect for the animals and natures should be at the top of the list in every wildlife photographer's.
Rather than destroy what we love we should all work hard to helf it survive and generate public interest in our work.
More from my working, my photos and my books of my Website "Serengeti Wildlife".

About the Author

Uwe Skrzypczak is both known as a photographer and author in Europe and has won some prestigeous wildlife photo awards.

He got involved in photography way back in the darkroom days and has made the transition to digital when the first Nikon DSLRs were available. Since then, his interests and passion have moved from architectural to wildlife photography with an emphasis on the east african wildlife habitats and a growing interest in the animal migration patterns within the Seregenti ecosystem.

Uwe Skrzypczak regularly teaches workshops on wildlife photography in East Africa.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Rocky Nook; 1 edition (July 5, 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1933952563
  • ISBN-13: 978-1933952567
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #147,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Planing some Photography in Africa? Recommended Book!, December 27, 2011
Uwe's Book changed two things for me:
First, I woke up from pixel peeping, gear-focused discussions and so on. We tend to do that, don't we? Photography is about taking pictures, and Uwe shows what's possible if you use your camera as a tool with the right settings at the right location to the right time. He showed me how lazy I got when it comes to getting up early, scouting locations and visiting them at the right time. Plus, his explanations to the usage of the RAW format are a must read. Overall, Uwe's passion for photography is on every page on this book. He writes in an easy to read manner, plus he's quite funny. It's not a quite technical read - if you expect that, buy another book.

Second, I feel the urgent need to visit South Africa and especially the Serengeti. I plan to go there in 2012. Not bad for a book about Wildlife Photography, eh? This book's not about "settings for your DSLR that always work while shooting lions" or "fancy pictures taken with a DSLR" (there are impressive pictures inside!) - it's about "photography" and that's still an act you have to do for yourself and you have to be prepared for - mentally and technically. This book aids on both aspects.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Lovely book, helpful info, December 27, 2011
I loved this book. Uwe has as always a fantastic eye for the image, both from initial shutter click through the processing stage. The book is full of beautiful images for the wildlife and natural beauty of the African wilderness, and pleases the eye at every stage. There is also a wealth of useful information and practical guidance for the photographer and visitor to the area. Good book, good imagery, good info. Enjoy!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Wildlife Photography: On Safari with your DSLR, February 21, 2011
This review is from: Wildlife Photography: On Safari with your DSLR: Equipment, Techniques, Workflow (Paperback)
Très intéressant dès le début du livre tant au niveau culturel que technique. On voit que c'est un photographe passionné qui l'a écrit et qui porte un grand respect pour l'environnement et de la faune. Bravo Monsieur Uwe !!!
Dommage que le livre n'ait pas été sorti en français, mais bon, ce n'est pas un anglais bien compliqué, alors allez y, n'hésitez pas, ce livre est pour vous...

Very interesting book, cultural and technical. We can see that the book has been written by a passionated photographer which has a big respect of environment and animals. Congratulations Mister Uwe !!!
It's just a shame that the book has not been translated in French, but anyway, the English spoken in this book is not very complicated. So you can go, french and other people, this book is for you...
Sorry for my English translation !!!
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