Contemporary landscape photography - Carl E. Heilman, II

Learn the newest techniques from a master landscape photographer
Ready to bring your outdoor photography into the 21st century? Acclaimed photographer and outdoorsman Carl Heilman II has been photographing the American landscape for more than thirty years, and in this comprehensive guide to landscape photography, he shares the newest techniques for capturing professional-quality images in the field. Illustrated with hundreds of inspiring images and bursting with a genuine passion for the natural world,Contemporary Landscape Photographyis the definitive guide for today's outdoor photographer.



Essential gear and equipment, and how to optimize your camera for outdoor conditions
Advice on the latest technologies, such as GPS tagging and Web-based software
How to pick the best shots in every conceivable location, from rugged coastlines to gritty urban centers
Bracketing and HDR photography
Detailed exposure techniques for a range of lighting scenarios, from dawn and twilight to dramatic weather, rainbows, mist and fog, and more
Creative effects, such as selective focus, multiple exposures, composites, macros motion blur, and panoramas
In-camera postprocessing and digital darkroom techniques
and much more!