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Summary
Summary
Learn how to understand your camera and how to develop your own style and approach to bird photography with this practical guide
Bird photography is one of the most challenging genres of photography, and can test even modern high-specification cameras to their limits. With technical, practical, and creative insights throughout, it also emphasizes the importance of field craft and understanding your subject. Included is advice on cameras and equipment, and explanations of the importance of light and composition. Readers are encouraged to experiment and take a creative approach. As well as suggesting project ideas and locations, there are alsonbsp;demonstrationsnbsp;showing post-capture processing.
Author Notes
MARK SISSON is the bestselling author of The Primal Blueprint, a former world-class endurance athlete, and one of the leading voices of the burgeoning Evolutionary Health Movement. His blog, MarksDailyApple.com, has paved the way for Primal enthusiasts to challenge conventional wisdom's diet and exercise principles and take personal responsibility for their health and well-being. BRAD KEARNS is the President of Primal Blueprint Publishing, co-author (with Sisson) of Primal Endurance, and a former national champion and #3 world-ranked professional triathlete.
Table of Contents
Introduction | p. 7 |
1 Equipment | p. 9 |
2 Understanding Your SLR Camera | p. 23 |
3 The Importance of Light | p. 33 |
4 Clues to Composition | p. 45 |
5 Getting Started: Some Project Ideas and Finding Locations | p. 63 |
6 Developing Your Portfolio | p. 83 |
7 Some Creative Approaches | p. 99 |
8 The Importance of Fieldcraft | p. 123 |
9 Some Thoughts on Post-Capture Processing and Organization | p. 139 |
Appendix | p. 147 |
Useful Websites | p. 159 |
Index | p. 160 |