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A photographer whose work has appeared in numerous publications (including National Geographic), Hopkins has written an accessible and comprehensive guide to photographing the natural world. Accompanied by scores of example photos, the text takes readers from basic discussions of equipment and techniques through advanced tips for truly creative photographs. Even more importantly, the author provides tips and information that will help aspiring nature photographers be at the right place at the right time and in the right state of mind for getting the best pictures. Highly recommended. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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The newest in the popular Digital Masters series is designed to develop and expand photographers' unique vision of the world's wildlife and wild places. It's a lavishly illustrated workbook that photographers will return to again and again as they master the techniques-and move beyond to the creative side of picture making. Covering everything from preparation and camera basics to lighting, wildlife encounters, and conservation, Ralph Lee Hopkins describes a variety of approaches to capturing the best possible photo in the moment. In the process, he gets to the essence of nature photography as a skill and an art.
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