The art of nature photography - Niall Benvie

Renowned wildlife photographer Niall Benvie explains how the extensive range of equipment and techniques available today can be exploited by nature photographers to improve their work both in the field and on the computer. Stressing throughout that photography is still essentially about producing as good an in-camera image as possible, he explores the equipment and techniques needed to capture consistent, successful pictures in the field. These include exposure, light and flash, and clever ways to use lenses, as well as the creation of visual tension and the principles of composition. The author also examines the two very different sets of approaches and techniques that apply to photographing active and inactive subjects. He then moves on to look at the ways to make pictures perfect on the computer. An extensive section on image enhancement explains in easily understandable terms the practicalities and techniques of digital manipulation. The author also reflects on the 'art' of nature photography providing the photographer with a firm foundation for the expression of his or her style. Accompanied by a stunning collection of nature photographs, including a selection of digitally man