The Bird Photography Field Guide: The Essential Handbook for Capturing Birds with your Digital SLR (Photographer's Field Guide) - Softcover

David Tipling

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907579249 ISBN 13: 9781907579240

Publisher: ILEX, 2011

Synopsis

Ilex follows up the successful Photographers Field Guide with a specialist title aimed at bird watchers. This handy book contains all the expertise you need to make your bird-watching trip into a rewarding photo session: there is copious advice on equipment, technique and field-craft, and a wealth of wonderful photos to inspire you. Finally, a section on the digital darkroom will help you turn your shots into perfect prints.

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Review:

""If you're looking to break into the world of bird photography, take a look at The Bird Photography Field Guide. In this book, David Tipling, a professional wildlife photographer, reveals the insider secrets you need to capture some truly memorable shots of birds in their natural environment . it covers all the essential elements for what you will need to be successful at bird photography, even if you have never attempted it before. It is clear, concise, and like the rest of the Focal Press Field Guides, it fits easily into a coat pocket or camera bag .. The Bird Photography Field Guide is an excellent introduction to anyone who is interested in pursuing a love of wildlife photography. Tipling's knowledge of the subject is excellent, and the advice he dispenses is clear and easy to follow. So, if you are looking for a good quick reference book to pack along with you the next time you go birding, this concise field guide would be a great choice."--BrightHub.com" ""If you're at all interested in wildlife photography, there's a good chance you've seen at least a few of David's images. He's been publishing wildlife images for decades, earning a variety of awards and an impressive stack of bylines. He currently teaches workshops in the UK, but you can also check out his latest book, 'The Bird Photography Field Guide' from Focal Press."--PopPhoto.com" ""The author did a great job explaining the varied tips for capturing certain types of birds, and included tricks to getting better photos using blinds and how best to approach birds, among other tips. The author s experience photographing birds comes through, as the book is written in an easy to understand manner, ideal for the beginner photographer as well as the more advanced shooter who is looking to specifically learn about photographing birds. And, because the Field Guide series of books are designed to be pocketable, you can easily take them with you into the field."--Pixiq.com" ""If you want to start tak

About this edition

• Publisher: ILEX
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1907579249
• ISBN 13: 9781907579240
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 192