AMC Guide to Outdoor Digital Photography: Creating Great Nature and Adventure Photos

by Jerry Monkman

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 photography—from 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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781934028506
Publisher:	Appalachian Mountain Club Books MA
Publication date:	11/15/2011
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	7.90(w) x 9.90(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

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

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 ImagesSECTION 3: In all Conditions A. In Snow, Ice, and ColdB. In Rain and Near WaterC. In Fall Foliage SeasonSECTION 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 5Case Studies BACKMATTERAppendix A: Digital ResourcesAppendix B: Recommended Reading and ResourcesIndexAbout the AuthorsAbout the AMC