Outdoor photography is one of the most rewarding yet challenging areas in which a photographer can specialise. Whether it’s cloudless skies or unpredictable animals; unexpected weather or tricky light conditions, this book is full of guides and projects to help you tackle every subject, from enhancing your landscape shots to improving your wildlife photos. There is an entire section dedicated to making sure you’re getting the basics right, including how to compose photos and take a panorama. Step-by-step tutorials will also show you advanced techniques for getting the most out of outdoor scenes, from seascapes to country gardens, standing stones to mountaintops. This practical guide also has useful tips for taking shots in all weather and around the clock. As you will need kit that can keep up with the action, we also deliver the verdict on the best accessories for your camera.
Welcome to OUTDOOR LANDSCAPE & NATURE PHOTOGRAPHY
CAMERA SKILLS
YOUR ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY • Discover 40 must-know tips for successfully shooting when out and about
MAXIMISE THE POTENTIAL OF LENSES • Discover how to get the most out of your optics with our top tips and tricks
SHOOT SMARTER WITH WIDE ANGLES • Make the most of a scene and harness the power of a wider field of view
GET MORE FROM PRIME LENSES • If you can only carry one optic with you, it should probably be a standard 50mm – and here’s why
MAXIMISE OPTICAL QUALITY • Ensure your captures are of the highest standard
SHOOT SHARPER WITH A TELEPHOTO • Longer lenses create challenges of their own, but great results can be attained
Anatomy of a lens • Take a closer look at how your camera works
10 ESSENTIAL INGREDIENTS OF LANDSCAPES • Professional landscape shooter Peter Eastway gives us the lowdown on how to achieve the highest-quality shots of the world around us
STUNNING LANDSCAPES IN TOUGH CONDITIONS • You don’t always need perfect weather – we look at how rain, mist and fog can provide fine shooting opportunities too
WAIT FOR RIGHT LIGHT • Cloudy skies can yield dramatic shots – but to be in the right spot at the right time means going out when it’s still raining
WORK IN THE FOG • Create an ethereal mood
USE THE WEATHER TO YOUR ADVANTAGE • Tough conditions create opportunities for experimental photography – discover how to use long exposures for dramatic effect
CREATE MISTY MONO MINIMALISM • Capture strong black and white scenes with the help of mist and fog in the landscape
PREDICT THE WEATHER • Getting spectacular shots of towering thunderclouds or churning seas is all about watching the elements
SHOOTING PANORAMAS • Discover the professional secrets behind stunning panoramic views
TOP TIPS FOR GREAT PANOS
HOW TO SHOOT YOUR OWN PANORAMA
STITCH YOUR PANORAMA TOGETHER • Photoshop’s Photomerge feature makes stitching your panorama together an easier task
FROM DAWN TO DUSK • It may seem like the golden hours are the only times worth shooting landscapes, but here you can learn tricks for great shots at any time of day
Shooting the sunrise • For many photographers, it’s the best time of day for landscapes, so get up early and put these tips into practice
Midday captures • Received wisdom says that you can’t shoot outdoors at noon, but with a little effort you’ll get stunning shots
SHOOT GREAT MIDDAY VISTAS
Sunset scenes • Get the best from the most dramatic light
AFTER THE SUN SETS • Don’t pack up too early as you might miss some stunning colours in the sky
Capture the night • It may seem hard, but with modern equipment night imagery is easy
KEEP IT SHARP • Use mirror lock-up to squeeze out a...
