Wildlife Photography Workshop, The by Ross Hoddinott Paperback Book

Description: Wildlife Photography Workshop, The by Ross Hoddinott, Ben Hall The Wildlife Photography Workshop is a practical course written by two leading photographers who share their expert guidance and technical knowledge for photographing birds, mammals, plant life and close-up subjects such as insects. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The Wildlife Photography Workshop is a practical course written by two leading photographers who share their expert guidance and technical knowledge for photographing birds, mammals, plant life and close-up subjects such as insects. Photographic workshops are exceptionally popular, but not everybody has the time or budget to attend one in person. This workshop in book form allows you to absorb the benefits of the workshop experience without actually being on location with the professionals. Topics include equipment, exposure, composition, lighting, close-up photography, birds, mammals, plant life and post-processing. Chapters dedicated to different types of wildlife give hands-on advice of how to locate, approach and photograph your subject using insider tricks of the trade. As well as a section of creative reader assignments for practical learning. AUTHORS: Ben Hall and Ross Hoddinott are two of the UKs leading natural-history photographers. Between them they have won multiple awards for their wildlife photography and both are on the esteemed 2020VISION photo team. They both have a wealth of experience in running workshops and regularly contribute to a range of magazines. Ross has authored or co-authored a variety of books on photographic technique, including The Landscape Photography Workshop and Digital Macro Close-Up Photography. Together, Ben and Ross wrote 52 Assignments: Nature Photography. SELLING POINTS: . Revised edition written of a bestselling practical course from two leading photographers . Workshop in a book format . Ideal for wildlife watchers and aspiring natural history photographers . Includes a section of creative reader assignments for practical learning Author Biography Ross Hoddinott is one of the UKs leading natural history and landscape photographers. He is the author of five photography books and a multi award winner. Ross has been working as a full time professional since 1997, supplying imagery and undertaking commissions for a wide range of publications and clients. Based in the South West of England, Ross is best known for his intimate close-up images of nature, and for evocative landscape photographs. He is a member of the 2020VISION photo team and co-runs Dawn 2 Dusk Photography with Mark Bauer which specialises in landscape photography workshops. Ross has authored or co-authored five other books on photographic technique, including The Landscape Photography Workshop, The Wildlife Photography Workshop and Digital Macro Photography. Table of Contents Introduction 6 Ethics 8 Chapter One: Equipment 10 Digital SLRs 12 Lenses 14 Lens Types for Nature Photography 16 Camera Supports 18 Useful Accessories 20 Storage 22 Chapter Two: Exposure 24 Exposure 26 Aperture 28 Shutter Speed 30 Histograms 32 White Balance 34 High-Key and Low-Key Photography 36 Chapter Three: Composition 38 The Rule of Thirds 40 The Rule of Odds 42 Negative Space 44 Motion 46 Perspective 48 Colour 50 Breaking the Rules 52 Chapter Four: Lighting 54 Direction of Light 56 Dawn and Dusk 68 Weather 60 Silhouettes 62 Seasons 64 Using a Reflector 66 Artificial Lighting 68 Chapter Five: Close-Up Photography 70 Technique 72 Focus Stacking 74 Butterflies 76 Dragonflies and Damselflies 78 Spiders 80 Amphibians 82 Reptiles 84 Chapter Six: Birds 86 Technique 88 Autofocus 90 Making and Using a Hide 92 Setting Up a Garden Feeding Station 96 Wetland and Coastal Birds 98 Birds of Prey 100 Flight Photography 102 Chapter Seven: Mammals 104 Technique 106 Research and Observe 108 Fieldcraft 110 Visualizing Black and White 112 Environmental Portraits 114 Deer Parks 116 The Decisive Moment 120 Chapter Eight: Plant Life 120 Technique 122 Maximizing Image Sharpness 124 Wildflowers 126 Plants Within the Landscape 128 Shape and Form 130 Fungi 132 Seasonal Changes 134 Chapter Nine: Post-Processing 136 File types 138 Processing a Raw file 140 Sharpening 144 Exposure Blending 146 Noise Reduction 148 Archiving 150 Chapter Ten: Creative Assignments 152 1: Break the Rules 154 2: Convey Motion 156 3: Build Your Own Feeding Station 158 4: Striking Silhouettes 160 5: The Decisive Moment 162 6: Study the Environment 164 7: Concentrate on One Species 166 8: Explore Urban Wildlife 168 Glossary 170 Useful Websites 172 About the Authors 173 Authors Acknowledgement/Index 174 Index 174 Review The original iteration of this book, by two of the UKs most highly respected wildlife photographers, was published in 2013. Yes, nowadays we have YouTube tutorials aplenty, but nothing actually beats being able to sit down, turn the pages at your own pace, refer back, and dip in and out. In this version, theres been a design refresh, with numerous new images and an expanded section on processing raw files, among several other updates. The tone of the book is approachable and the content thorough. Everything you would expect from a book with this title is covered and, of course, sumptuously illustrated with stunning photography. Best of all, by the end of it, you feel as if you might, with time and effort, produce something of a similar quality – and thats what we should expect from a book such as this. -- Ailsa McWhinnie * Amateur Photographer magazine *Authors Ben Hall and Ross Hoddinott are two leading exponents of the genre so, unsurprisingly, the book is crammed with hints, tips and insights that will help readers improve their captures of wildlife and nature. As youd expect, The Wildlife Photography Workshop delves into a wide range of aspects of this kind of photography – equipment, exposure, composition, lighting and editing– and the sub-categories included cover birds, mammals, plants and macro. At the back of the book, youll find a range of projects to get hands-on with and consolidate your learnings. Informative and authoritative, and with a design that makes it easy to access essential information, this book is essential for wildlife photographers. * Digital Camera Magazine *Ben Hall and Ross Hoddinott, two of the UKs leading wildlife photographers, share their expert advice in this updated version of their 2013 book of the same title. A photography workshop in book form, it has all the pointers you need to take brilliant pictures of birds, mammals, plants, insects and more. Featuring a foreword by Chris Packham, it covers essential equipment and techniques – including exposure, composition, lighting and postprocessing – and there are in-depth chapters covering the specific skills needed for this challenging yet highly rewarding genre. Topics include close-up techniques, flight photography and environmental portraits, plus fieldcraft tips and advice on setting up hides and feeding stations. There is also a section dedicated to creative assignments to inspire you. * Outdoor Photography magazine * Details ISBN1781454876 Author Ben Hall Pages 176 Publisher GMC Publications Year 2024 ISBN-13 9781781454879 Format Paperback Imprint Ammonite Press Country of Publication United Kingdom Replaces 9781907708572 Audience General ISBN-10 1781454876 Publication Date 2024-07-09 UK Release Date 2024-07-09 Illustrations 175 Halftones, color We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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