Wild Bird Photography: National Audubon Society Guide
YA.  A top-notch guide for photographing birds in any environment. The four-part text addresses choosing camera equipment, using natural light, perfecting picture design in the field and in the digital studio, and using close-up techniques such as blinds and calls. Several breathtaking matte-finished photographs appear per double-page spread; abundant examples are provided to illustrate photo techniques, film types, and shutter speed and aperture settings. An appendix includes suppliers of specialized products, identification guides, and bird photography and behavior references. This book provides readers with a photography course that is usually attained over years in the field with a professional mentor.?Bobbi Thomas Skaggs, Robinson Secondary, Fairfax County, VACopyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.