This large-format high-quality photography book depicts the beauty of the Rocky Mountain landscape from New Mexico to the Yukon. Scenic photographs maximize the detail and tonality range. Dramatic landscape photographs depict Rocky Mountain vistas reflected in alpine lakes and backcountry rivers. There are also accent photographs of the wildlife found in these alpine regions.

The text presents an overview of the topography of the Rockies and the natural history of the mountain environment, including the three major regions: - The Southern Rockies (New Mexico, Colorado) highlighting Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Snowmass Wilderness, San Juan Range and Sangre de Cristo Range
- The Central Rockies (Wyoming, Montana, Idaho) highlighting Grand Teton, Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks, Sawtooth National Recreation Area and Medicine Bow Range
- The Northern Rockies (Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon) highlighting Waterton Lakes, Banff, Jasper, Revelstoke and Yoho National Parks, the Columbia River Valley and Kananaskis Park....

A professional course in digital nature photography.

National Audubon Society Guide to Nature Photography is a comprehensive reference and inspiring guide to taking outstanding photographs of the great outdoors. Renowned photographer Tim Fitzharris shares his foolproof techniques, emphasizing digital photography field procedures for a wide variety of nature shots.

Everything needed to achieve professional results is covered, including:

• The best digital equipment, and how to use it
• Detailed insider field techniques for photographing mammals, birds, insects, amphibians, reptiles, wildflowers, wilderness landscapes, seascapes and more
• Getting a correct digital exposure every time
• Using filters (with before-and-after examples)
• Fine art composition
• Photographing scenes for maximum sharpness
• Shooting postcard-perfect sunrises and sunsets
• Digital processing
• Preparing digital captures for publication.

Packed with tips and strategies, this outstanding guide is ideal for beginners, advanced amateurs and professionals. The information is presented in a conversational style and accompanied by hundreds of stunning examples of the author's photographs.

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This is the guide for great close-ups of plants, animals, insects and small landscapes

For this updated edition, master photographer Tim Fitzharris includes the latest developments in digital photography and how they affect close-up nature photography. He shares his proven techniques for capturing once-in-a-lifetime images and inspires both amateur and professional photographers to improve the quality and beauty of their work.

Packed with reliable information and expert advice, the book covers:

• Traditional and digital methods in nature photography
• The latest information on lenses, filters, flashes, reflectors and tripods
• Tips for choosing the best equipment
• Techniques on focusing and exposure
• Color, composition, lighting, themes and center of interest
• Anticipating where wildlife is likely to be found
• Working with PhotoShop and other digital imaging software.

Both the technical aspects and the creative side are discussed in detail. Along the way, Fitzharris shares tips for photographing everything from frogs to hummingbirds, from wildflowers to small still lifes.

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A master photographer's guide to capturing the natural landscape -- written for hobbyists and pros.

Step-by-step instructions, pictograms, and before-and-after comparisons provide a complete course in capturing a landscape's natural beauty. Renowned photographer Tim Fitzharris reveals foolproof techniques he has used through decades of fieldwork in a wide variety of settings. His own outstanding examples are accompanied by detailed information on the equipment, exposure, film, shutter speed and filters used.

The book is designed for use with the latest digital as well as traditional cameras. Fitzharris encourages photographers to rise above technology and remain sensitive to a landscape's changing moods. Everything needed to achieve professional results is covered, including:

• The best equipment and how to use it
• Digital camera considerations
• Detailed field techniques for a wide variety of natural settings
• Using filters
• Fine art composition, simplified and diagrammed
• A step-by-step guide to recognizing and finding great scenic shooting sites
• Getting a correct exposure every time
• Recording mirror-like reflections in lakes and shooting postcard-perfect sunrises and sunsets
• Creating high-quality panorama images
• Post-production basics, including image selection and color correction.

Filled with tips and strategies, this outstanding guide includes all that's required for taking professional-caliber photographs of great landscapes.

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A comprehensive guide to photographing one of America's greatest naturals wonders by a leading expert.

In this exciting book, Tim Fitzharris reveals his personal secrets of the wheres and how-tos of photographing America's treasured national parks, and his stunning photographs illustrate the most important elements of good composition and use of light.

National Audubon Society Guide to Photographing America's National Parks lists practical tips on traveling through the national parks, working in remote locations and making the best of "roughing it" in the wilderness. In all, Fitzharris provides an overflowing kit of expert advice, artistic insight and tried-and-true techniques.

Features include:

Favorite national parks and preferred shooting locations in each

How to recognize picturesque views off the beaten path

The advantages and limitations of digital equipment

Technical references specific to digital cameras (and non-digital cameras, too)

Issues to consider when shooting natural scenes and wildlife

Practical advice for choosing and using the latest equipment

Tips on filtering, composition, lighting, color and exposure

Valuable advice on working in remote locales

Post-capture image manipulation.

This practical and beautiful guidebook is useful for the hobby photographer, the experienced shutterbug and any tourist looking to record an adventure.

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