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| John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide | 
| Author: John Shaw
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Category: Book
List Price: $24.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  78 reviews
Sales Rank: 4825
Media: Paperback
Edition: Rev Sub
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.5
ISBN: 0817440593
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.93
EAN: 9780817440596
ASIN: 0817440593
Publication Date: October 31, 2000
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 Timeless resource November 18, 2007
While some of the equipment and techniques that are discussed in this book apply specifically to film (not digital) photography, The author does an excellent job of presenting the reasons behind his suggestions. This allows the reader to understand where his suggestions and techniques would differ if you had a digital camera.
Not a complete guide in and off itself for someone wanting to start off on digital photography, but think of it as a book that covers the essentials behind photography in a very concise and understandable way.
One word of caution though: If you are just getting into photography don't feel like you have to buy all the equipment he suggests. Having quality equipment is important, but you will run up a huge tab if you go out and buy everything that he uses & recommends. Start with a decent entry level SLR & 1 or 2 lenses, then add as money allows and need dictates. Don't worry about being able to take pictures in every possible situation right away. Start with the equipment you think you will use the most!
Great content and easy to read. August 29, 2007
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I bought three photo books at the same time. This one was great for understanding the basics again but more in depth. Everything about his discussion on exposure relates to being outside and shooting outside.
This book is a good book to teach from if needed. I found myself highlighting many many statements and excited about reading the next chapter. I will be re-reading this book.
I would have liked to see more on blinds, building them, and stalking techniques. However, the first part of this book is very very good. I was thinking this was all about field techniques for getting close to the subject but there is little about that. However the content about stalking, etc., is very good. Now that I read the book, I see how this is a field guild. Learning how to have correct exposure in the field and get the shot you was wanting.
I really enjoyed the tone of the book. It is low key and easy to follow. Each time there is a term that may be unfamiliar he would define it and use an example. Easy to see John is a good teacher.
This is not an "all in one" book but close. However that is not the aim of the book. This one with another good basics book and I would say someone just starting out could really start taking wonderful pictures that make a mark.
-Jeff
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Ease of Use May 7, 2007
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
When you see a terrific photo, it screams "great" at you. For those of us who love great photos but have a difficult time with all the numbers, combinations, and what changes to make on the fly, this book was a breath of fresh air. Shaw tells you in plain English what makes a photo good while bouncing along in a Land Rover in the wilds of Africa or comfortably entrenched behind a tree with your telephoto lens trained on a native village in rural Mexico. He writes simply, with lovely concision. The two of you could be sitting in your living room chatting photography. I love that approach! Because the book is fairly heavy and wouldn't fit in my camera bag, I copied the needed chapters and stuffed them in. Perfect!
Simply the best May 7, 2007
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
After reading several other books on nature photography, most were good, but this one is without reservation, the very best. Although written for film, most of the book is still valuable for digital photography. I was hooked on the book by the chapter on exposure. His treatment of the subject is clear and simply rang true. It has heped me to think of exposure in ways that have improved my photography significantly.
The book covers a wide range of topics and does so consistently and clearly.
Detailed Photos and Attention Grabbing Techniques. February 28, 2007
6 out of 8 found this review helpful
Let me just thank [...]
Now to the book. I made a cursory reading of Nature Photography Field Guide and I can already tell that I did not make a mistake ordering it. It is like a course in photography itself on first glance with specialization in nature and outdoor photography. All the main stuff that I wanted to know are there: exposure, what type of lenses to use, equipment and film, composition, etc.
I especially like the fact that tricky lighting situations and exposure are addressed and techniques recommended. This is the chapter that grabs my attention at the moment, as this is my weakness: how to compensate exposure manually based on scene lighting. I will try out Shaw's suggestions as soon as I can. His photos are breathtaking and detailed with camera, lenses and accessories used.
I shall be updating this review once I made thorough reading of it. Meanwhile, thanks again Amazon for the speedy delivery of my copy of Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide and Immortal Beloved DVD!
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