Awards

• Winner of National Outdoor Book Awards (Instructional) 2012

Overview

This comprehensive guide details fundamental techniques and concepts outdoor photographers need to know. Building on the basic foundations of photography, case studies, and over twenty years of experience, authors Jerry and Marcy Monkman explore the full process of outdoor photographyfrom packing and taking care of gear, to setting up and taking great shots, to processing photos in the digital darkroom. Crisp, large, full-color photographs pair with seasoned tips and advice to comprise a must-have guide for anyone interested in outdoor nature and adventure photography.

Full Product Details

Author:   Jerry Monkman
Publisher:   Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Imprint:   Appalachian Mountain Club Books
Dimensions:   Width: 20.10cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 25.10cm
Weight:   0.034kg
ISBN:  

9781934028506

ISBN 10:   1934028509
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   15 November 2011
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Awaiting stock  
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Table of Contents

SECTION 1: In the Photo Pack 1. Essential Gear 2. Gear Safety SECTION 2: In the Field 1. Tuning In to Your Subject i. Participating in the Landscape ii. Why Take a Picture? iii. What's Your Story? 2. Composition i. Subject Placement ii. Lens Choice and Perspective iii. Depth of Field iv. Balance v. Simplicity vi. Abstractions 3. Exposure i. Exposure Basics ii. ISO and White Balance iii. Shooting in RAW iv. Metering and Exposure Modes v. Reading a Histogram vi. Seeing the Light vii. Filters 4. Shooting Sharper Images SECTION 3: In all Conditions A. In Snow, Ice, and Cold B. In Rain and Near Water C. In Fall Foliage Season SECTION 4: At the Computer A. Staying Organized i. Archiving ii. Image Management B. Image Processing i. Color Management ii. RAW Processing Workflow iii. Specialized Image Processing a. High Dynamic Range (HDR) Photography b. Layer Masks in Photoshop c. Extended Depth of Field Photography d. Panorama Photography e. Black and White f. Image Sharpening g. Noise Reduction SECTION 5 Case Studies BACKMATTER Appendix A: Digital Resources Appendix B: Recommended Reading and Resources Index About the Authors About the AMC

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Jerry and Marcy Monkman photograph wild places in North America for their business, EcoPhotography. They live in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

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