The Photographer's Guide to the Oregon Coast: Where to Find Perfect Shots and How to Take Them (Paperback)

~ (Author), Rod Barbee (Author)

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Product Description

A travel guide and photography guide rolled into one that tells where to find picture-perfect shots and how to take them.

Spectacular views of Oregon's rocky coastline and the scenic driving routes that pass through it make it a favorite destination for amateur and professional photographers alike. This book tells you exactly where to go and how to go about shooting these "picture-perfect" places, so that you don't need to actually be a professional to take great photos.

Lively descriptions of each place are accompanied by directions and detailed maps for how to get there, plus information on seasonal timing, places to eat and stay, and other photo opportunities to explore along Oregon's coast. Also included is an appendices featuring the authors' favorite places to photograph and tips on digital photography. Packed with helpful tips for amateur and professionals alike, this book should be in the camera bag of every photographer who seeks to capture Oregon's stunning coastal beauty. 60 full-color Photos, 15 maps, appendices.

About the Author

David Middleton, of Danby, Vermont, is the author of several books including The Nature of Vermont and The Nature of America. He conducts outdoor photography workshops across the country. Rod Barbee is a professional nature photographer and writer whose work has appeared in Outdoor Photographer, Nature's Best, Northwest Travel, Backpacker, National Parks, and other magazines, in addition to being featured in numerous calendars, catalogs, and books. He lives in Port Ludlow, Washington.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Countryman Press (June 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 088150534X
• ISBN-13: 978-0881505344
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #61,897 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shortcut, August 10, 2007

By	Stuart Quirk (Riverdale, MI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book was amazingly specific in directions of how to best view an incredible scenery. It was great more for its direction of where to go, park, or stand than the photography tips. The author gave great detail such as tips for how to find the best parking lots, how to avoid the tourist packed spots, and how to find unmarked trails to find fantastic angles in isolation. We used it as our primary guide for three days down the coast and really loved it. Note that the order of the book is generally north to south.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Resource, May 6, 2007

By	H. Glude - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Having this along with my on my recent trip up the Oregon Coast was absolutely invaluable. It helped me choose which turnouts to take and which to bypass. I loved the included suggestions of what to do according to the weather, since several of my days were overcast and drizzle, rendering some of the views drab or nonexistant. I wish there were more books like this available for everywhere I want to go!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book for first time visitor, February 5, 2009

By	Bill H. Lubben "Grandpa" (St. Louis, MO) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Planning our first trip to the Oregon Coast for photography. This book is making the planning much easier. The author's knowledge of the Coast and his enjoyable writing style are great. We've just about got our trip planned according to the author's suggestions. He mentions not only sites we've found in other guides, but a few new ones. I've found his suggestions on where to go when, and where not to spend time to be extrememly helpful.