Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots

Do-it-yourself guide teaches beginning photographers how to get great shots of animals--in the wilds of a jungle or their own backyard! Teaches photography basics such as composition, focus, lighting, and depth of field. Offers tips on researching subjects, scouting locations, choosing what season to shoot in; and key techniques for photographing various animals. Features beautiful images, clear design, and a friendly and knowledgeable voice throughout the book. In Wildlife Photography: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author and wildlife photographer Laurie Excell shows aspiring wildlife photographers how to get the best shots of birds, bears, and bugs--whether theyre on Safari, on vacation, or on a nature walk around their own backyard. Starting with the basics of equipment, camera settings, and exposure, Laurie covers the fundamentals of lighting and composition in capturing a menageries worth of animals, with a particular focus on mammals and birds. The book is packed with details on what seasons are best for photographing different animals, tips on the best locations to photograph them, and techniques for how to approach even the wiliest subjects. Unlike other nature photography books for beginners, this guide takes advantage of the formatting and features of the popular From Snapshots to Great Shots series to provide a photo-based, fun, modern take on getting great nature shots. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches beginning photographers how to take control of their photography to get the image they want every time they pick up the camera.