If you’re one of those people who always gets a thumb or finger in the picture, knowing a few good skills or techniques could be useful in capturing those memories of a lifetime. Your local library can be a good source, as most will have a good selection of photography books.
Most cameras these days have a bunch of settings on the knobs, and if you’re like me, I have no idea what they do, what they are for, or why they’re there. But knowing exactly what these settings do, and the result they will give you will be extremely helpful when you’re trying to take that trophy shot of the day- when they subject is just right, and the lighting is a professional photographers dream, that one picture that will take your breath away.
I’ve recently come upon a book that I think would be a great book to read, called ’Wildlife Photography” By Uwe Skrzypczak. Here is the recent article about the book.
“Photographer and environmentalist Uwe Skrzypczak wrote Wildlife Photography (Rocky Nook, $39.95 USD) with several goals in mind—to teach the technical aspects and the workflow of digital wildlife photography; to show the beauty of East Africa and his beloved Serengeti National Park, and to educate about its habitat; and to provide a guide for the photographer who is planning to go on an African photo safari and wants to be prepared to capture the finest possible images.
Beginning with digital photography techniques and workflow, Skrczypczak draws upon his own vast experience in wildlife photography to teach about the equipment, the pros and cons of camera types and lenses, and the specific requirements for this demanding task. Also covered are appropriate techniques for exposure and autofocus—the latter being one of the major challenges in wildlife photography. He discusses an “on the road” workflow, the logistics of transporting your gear, and image editing.
The book goes on to cover the practical aspects of wildlife photography, from shooting animal portraits to panning the camera in order to capture that speeding leopard. Example images are accompanied by a small set of pictograms showing which techniques are ideal for capturing the specific situation.
Loaded with hundreds of breathtaking images, this comprehensive book is perfect for the beginning wildlife photographer as well as the seasoned pro. Whether your subject is African wildlife or bird photography in the Arctic Circle, Uwe Skrczypczak’s Wildlife Photography will teach you the fundamental concepts and techniques that can be applied to all forms of wildlife photography.