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Suhail Zubaid –
I purchased this book via amazon.ca to see the fine points of nature photography. However, since I am always on the move when outdoors, my main objective was to learn only those photography techniques that could enable me take good pictures of nature on the go.The author-photographer Sean Arbabi has provided content that someone could only wish in his / her dreams. Not only has he provided techniques, but he has also backed them up with advice based on his personal experience and with a number of jaw dropping pictures. This book is a good read even if you are not aspiring to be a professional photographer. For an amateur photographer like me, the book offers learning along three major lines:(1) Techniques that I grew up using, but forgot over a period of time. There is a refresher of all those basics for me.(2) Highlighting many features of our digital cameras that we hardly use, but we can and should to improve the quality of our pictures.(3) Preparations required to take great shots. It is not all about camera gear, but also researching the location and the subject beforehand so as to avoid any surprises.This book is definitely going to be an asset for me for many years to come. I recommend this book highly.
lorne gratton –
OK.
SKS –
Any serious photographer would have many photography books. This book did not bore me on the technical aspect of pictures taking. Instead it showed me through sample pictures how those technical parameters could work together to create a beautiful picture. I got the feeling that it was a writing from experience. I found it useful and I enjoyed reading it.
Michael Kopel –
Essential for Nature and Landscape Photography
An essential tool for those wanting to learn or perfect nature and landscape photography. Sean covers everything from pre-trip preparation, what equipment to bring, safety and on to composition and camera settings. I read this book before taking my first national park trip and now, I use it as a reference tool whenever I head out. He includes some great pictures and the settings he used which I found extremely helpful.Easy to read and well organized, a must for anyone wanting to learn how to take landscape and nature photography.
hamed –
Title of the book ,exactly describes everything
A very good book with lots of critical tips and beautiful professional picturesI can even learn more by studying the pictures and read the note below each of them.Definitely recommend it for both professional and novice artists
LPerdue –
Great Nature book covering ‘outdoor’ photography
This is not my first nature photography (or landscape photography) book that I have read – but I will definitely say that Sean’s approach to writing this book is different, inspiring, and loaded with useful information. Whether you are just beginning in nature photography or have been shooting for years – this book is different. The first thing I noticed is Sean’s approach starts with how to be safe, prepared and enjoy shooting at the same time. He discussed things you need to do for day hikes, overnight hikes, or even just a stroll out in nature. I’ve not seen any other book discuss this – and even better, Sean actually does these things himself. You’ll get information on how to apply the equipment you have, how to understand all the various components of photography including lighting and composition. I’ve read this book twice now and I still find interesting things I have missed the first few times through – highly recommend this book if you’re planning to do any kind of outdoor photography. The book is logically broken out into various sections beginning with where to start (packing your gear and reading the camera manual). Additional chapters about metering, framing, macro, filters/flash, he covers many subjects. In addition, the book contains assignments so you can go out and practice as you finish each chapter – always an inspiration to get out and shoot.
anthony debesne –
Great Book
Very pleased, worth every penny.
Kimberly –
Best Photography Book I’ve Read
Although this is not Sean Arbabi’s first publication, it is the first of his books that I read (I am not new to photo books, I have read several by different authors.) Cover to cover… I ate this book up. It is full of useful information that can be tried immediately as each chapter is followed by an “assignment”. Some of the material was refresher for me as I have been a hobbyist photographer for ten years, but it delves into more than your basic photographic information. I would give this book top reviews for the content alone but the images within are coffeetable appropriate. I had to use exraordinary self discipline to refrain from flipping ahead just to look at the amazing photos on almost every page! Every gorgeous image not only illustrates the topic, but includes all the shooting data as well ~ ie. focal length, apperture, shutter speed, ISO, filters when used, and exposures. I could not wait to turn the page. I learned alot from both content and the images. After reading this book I ordered his first one, The Better Photo Guide to Exposure.