The problems facing the photographer in the great outdoors are special. Even highly-skilled photographers are often baffled by them. In this revised and updated version of his 1984 book, "The Nature Photographer's Complete Guide to Professional Field Techniques", noted wildlife and scenic photographer John Shaw draws on his own many years in the field to demonstrate how to overcome these problems and get not just good but great nature pictures. Covering every problem you might encounter in the field, Shaw offers his own approach to the challenges of on-the-spot nature photography. Using his own colour images as examples, he discusses each type of subject and situation you may encounter, while offering specific advice and techniques on how to successfully photograph it. A wide range of topics are covered, including equipment, lenses, composition, close-ups, and professional tips.
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is until now my favoured book regarding photography. I was really impressed on the way he explains and introduces his exposure chart, for a creative correct exposure. The way he talks about the different techniques and gear to achieve the results "you want" is awesome. The book is a bit outdated in terms of gear for the digital shooters, like me, but the knowledge is there! Concerning the complaints that his advices in terms of gear are too biased for the expensive stuff... I don't support that opinion, since, for example, he recommends an aluminium tripod instead of the hyped carbon ones because of stability issues (Al are normally heavier). He also states that he is a gear junkie... aren't we all to some extent (at least if you take photography seriously). The advices about landscape photography and close-up are a must (who these days still envisages to buy extension tubes or close-up lens instead of fancy macro lens (just to be used on general, from time to time)? After reading such book, I'm a believer! This book totally changed - and I mean it - my perspective about photography. IMHO, a must for the serious photographer!
35 of 43 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this book after hearing nothing but good things about it and its author. However on reading I was sadly disappointed. Its not that it's a bad book, its not, it's just that it only deals with what equipment is good for what situations.
John Shaw is a gear head and admits at the end of the book and what he writes about lenses, bodies, tripods etc is all well and useful. Apart from two things that are plane wrong: That you don't need to keep a filter on your lens at all time to protect it ("Sorry John I can't afford to get my lenses scratched"), and that the quality of zoom lens is comparable to primes when the images are blown up (there not).
He constantly recommends purchasing items that are very expensive and give details of lots of specific products. With the pace that technology moves this book will be out of date within a few years.
After reading though pages of information about what lens, etc to purchase he has a very light-weight section on technique and personally philosophy. This is where the book falls down.
The book is well laid out with some lovely images. Well written, shame about the content.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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One of the best books on photography I own. I bought is as a result of browsing around in a bookstore, so no pre-bias in purchase. Very interesting images, entertaining and illuminating text.
Many people complain he author only recomends buying expensive gear. I disagree. Yes, he describes concrete situations using one of the leading brands as an example, but everything he writes can be used even if you only own a manual SLR (like I do, for instance)
Overall, I can highly recommend.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not the whole picture
If this is a "field guide" then it is a fairly big field.Other than this I found the content useful in a few areas (using a zoom lens for macro) etc. Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. J. Parker
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
This is a fantastic book for the begginer, some excellent tips and advise on the full range of Photography. It has improved my Photography no end.
Published on 19 Sep 2010 by Paul
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John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide
Great images but not enormously informative
Nice things to do and basic principals and of course - amazing photos! Read more
Nice things to do and basic principals and of course - amazing photos! Read more
Published on 20 Aug 2009 by Ru_Anderson
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I was hoping for
I guess my expectations of this book were miscalculated. Usually when a book is called a 'field guide' it will offer suggestions and solutions to situations "in the field". Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2008 by Marc Tomas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent reworking of the earlier "Field Techniques"
All the positive comments in the reviews of Shaw's earlier tour de force also apply here. In a significant updating all the photos are new (and better!) as is most of the text. Read more
Published on 27 Jan 2001
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