Wiley Digital Landscape and Nature Photography For Dummies
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1. 57 settings changing 54 55 viewfinder diopter 55 masters studying the work of the 123 126 matrix metering 29 maximum burst 30 maximum image size 286 maximum resolution 286 McNally Joe photographer 133 megapixels digital noise and 38 as factor in choosing a camera 38 Mellow Yellow photograph 322 323 memory card holder 51 memory cards described 51 formatting 276 mentor for bird photography 142 metering modes center weighted metering 29 described 11 29 Index evaluative or matrix metering 29 partial metering 29 spot metering 29 mirror lock up option for shooting mountains 221 mirror reflex lenses 40 mist shooting in 105 107 mobile phone carrying 183 mode dial 10 moment being in the 122 mood conveying 86 130 moon photographing 117 motion animals in motion photographing 175 178 objects in motion freezing motion 23 24 overview 21 25 panning 24 water in motion horizon line for 226 ISO setting for 225 neutral density filter for 225 226 oceans 231 portrait format for 226 rivers 225 226 shutter speed for 225 226 tripod for 225 mountain photography aperture for shooting 220 Aperture Priority for shooting 220 center of interest finding 222 focal length for shooting 220 graduated neutral density filter for shooting 222 ISO setting for shooting 220 221 mirror lock up option for shooting 221 overview 217 220 polarizing filter for shooting 222 tripod for sh2. reviews of cameras 36 of lenses 40 ripples in reflections of still bodies of water including 236 river photography described 224 tips for shooting 225 water in motion capturing 225 226 rocks in ocean photography including 229 rookeries 158 160 Rowell Galen photographer 123 Rule of Thirds 82 84 rules of composition breaking horizon line establishing level 91 overview 91 space for subject to look into not leaving 93 telephoto lens with long focal length using 93 vantage point shooting from unusual 93 color used to compose image 86 horizon line establishing level 91 placement of 88 89 light used to compose image 84 85 lines and curves used to compose image 87 natural frames using 89 overview 82 91 power point 84 Rule of Thirds 82 84 selective focus using 91 shapes and patterns using 90 91 space for subject to look into not leaving 93 telephoto lens with long focal length using 93 vantage point shooting from unusual 93 wide angle lens composing images when using 88 eSe safety dangerous animals staying downwind of 30 fluids drinking ample 31 leaving anything behind packing out instead of 31 offspring never approaching an animal and her 31 sunscreen using 31 watching where you step 30 water 31 weather 31 where you are always letting someone know 31 Sanibel Sentinel photograph 316 317 saving images 290 292 Scout lens Lensbaby 43 208 sec
3. video 70 zooming at moderate speed in video 70
4. 4 135 The Photographer s Ephemeris TPE 101 116 250 photographs taken by author Black Skimmer 324 325 A Fog upon the Bay 308 309 The Hawk Speaks 320 321 Mackerel Sky 312 313 Mellow Yellow 322 323 Myakka Fields of Gold 318 319 Sanibel Sentinel 316 317 Sunset in Paradise 326 327 Take the High Trail 314 315 Walking in Ansel s Footsteps 310 311 photography 12 Photomatix HDRsoft 262 Photoshop Elements archiving images 292 293 cropping images 287 288 downloading images to your computer 277 279 Index Edit Quick mode 283 285 editing images 283 285 Full Photo Edit mode 283 Guided Edit mode 283 285 HDR images creating 266 268 keywords added to images 281 283 Photomerge Panorama 270 271 resizing images 286 287 saving images 290 292 sharpening your images 289 290 Pinhole Zone Plate optic Lensbaby 204 point and shoot camera choosing a camera 37 38 digital SLR compared 37 polarizing filter for cloudy days 104 described 46 47 for mountain photography 222 portrait format described 81 82 for trees in forests 217 for water in motion 226 portraits animal 173 175 bird overview 147 silhouettes 149 tips for capturing 147 148 post processing Black Skimmer photograph 324 A Fog upon the Bay photograph 308 The Hawk Speaks photograph 320 Mackerel Sky photograph 312 Mellow Yellow photograph 322 Myakka Fields of Gold photograph 318 Sanibel Sentinel photograph 316 S
5. 47 reverse graduated 47 skylight 46 finding nature s patterns 197 fish eye lens described 42 for landscape photography 26 Fisheye optic Lensbaby 204 flash control 11 flash exposure compensation 55 flash of green 259 flash photography auxiliary flash 57 58 disadvantages of 58 hot shoe 57 58 on camera flash 57 58 slave 58 wireless flash 58 Flickr finding places to shoot wildlife on 167 sharing images on 126 294 Digital Landscape amp Nature Photography For Dummies flight birds in 160 163 fluid ball head 71 fluids drinking ample 31 focal length choosing 25 28 choosing a camera 38 39 depth of field controlling 20 for landscape photography 25 26 for macro photography 27 28 for mountains 220 for nature s patterns 197 for sunrise photography 246 for sunset photography 252 253 for trees in forests 217 for wildlife photography 26 27 focal length multiplier 39 focal point 81 focus changing object on which you 109 on reflections in still bodies of water 235 for shooting video 69 A Fog upon the Bay photograph 308 309 foggy days 105 107 folded length of tripod 48 food and drink for animal photography 183 foot zoom 25 40 134 forecast checking weather 108 foreground in landscape photography 26 ocean photography including objects in 229 forests color in looking for 215 curves looking for 216 diagonal lines looking for 216 differences looking for 214 ISO s
6. Index eseeeeeoeeseeoeaeeeeeeeoeeeoaeoeeeeeeoeseeeoeeoeeeoeaoeeoeaeaoeeoeeeee 8 eAe accessories batteries 51 camera bag 44 46 camera strap 49 50 for cleaning camera 50 filters 46 47 for Lensbaby 204 lens cleaning brush 51 lens cleaning cloth 51 memory card holder 51 memory cards 51 protecting camera from weather 49 for shooting video fluid ball head 71 LCD monitor hood 71 Steadicam 70 tripod 71 UDMA Ultra Direct Memory Access memory card 70 tripod 47 49 acclimate in stormy weather letting your camera 109 action photography Shutter Priority mode used for 60 Adams Ansel photographer 9 76 107 123 238 Zone System 29 Adobe Premiere Elements 69 70 Adorama 42 71 AEB Auto Exposure Bracketing 263 alert while photographing animals staying 182 alligators in rivers 225 alpenglow 259 animal photography See wildlife photography aperture depth of field controlling 17 19 described 17 mountain photography 220 small birds photography 144 sunrise photography 246 247 sunset photography 253 Aperture Priority mode depth of field controlling 59 60 described 17 55 HDR high definition range photography 263 insect photography 194 lake photography 228 mountain photography 220 nature s patterns 197 ocean photography 229 reflections in still bodies of water 235 small birds photography 146 sunrise photography 246 sunset photography 253 swamp photography 228 wildfl
7. a 50 276 lens cleaning brush 51 lens cleaning cloth 51 lenses 50 sensor 50 close up photography of animals feeding 175 extreme 93 of flowers Aperture Priority mode for 190 auxiliary flash for 192 contrasting background for 191 ISO setting for 191 light for 192 overcast day for 191 perfect specimen choosing 191 reflector for 192 shade for 191 tips for shooting 190 191 clothing for animal photography 183 for stormy weather 108 clouds in ocean photographs 230 sun is behind clouds shooting when 102 103 in sunrise photography 244 in sunset photography 250 cloudy days 104 105 color to compose image 86 in forests 215 mood conveyed with 86 troubleshooting 303 Composer lens Lensbaby 43 202 203 207 208 Composer Pro Lensbaby 202 203 composition of Black Skimmer photograph 324 of A Fog upon the Bay photograph 308 of The Hawk Speaks photograph 320 of Mackerel Sky photograph 312 of Mellow Yellow photograph 322 of Myakka Fields of Gold photograph 318 rules of breaking 91 93 color used to compose image 86 horizon line placement of 88 89 Index light used to compose image 84 85 lines and curves used to compose image 87 natural frames using 89 overview 82 power point 84 Rule of Thirds 82 84 selective focus using 91 shapes and patterns using 90 91 wide angle lens composing images when using 88 of Sanibel Sentinel photograph 316 in sunrise photograp
8. blends into 303 camera settings for 171 Digital Landscape amp Nature Photography For Dummies wildlife continued close ups of animals feeding 175 clothing wearing suitable 183 cloudy shooting during 104 105 dangerous animals 30 179 180 feeding animals 182 focal length for 26 27 food and drink for 183 freezing an animal in motion 175 178 high contrast light compensating for 102 humans being wary of animals accustomed to 182 lenses for 40 41 location marking your 183 long telephoto lens for 27 mobile phone carrying 183 motion shooting animal s in 175 178 offspring never approaching an animal and her 31 park rangers getting information from 183 path staying on 182 portraits of animals 173 175 precautions 182 183 rabies beware of animals that might have 182 183 senses using all your 182 in state parks and wildlife preserves described 165 166 finding places to shoot 167 finding subjects to shoot 167 169 habits of a species learning 169 170 telephoto lenses for 41 tell someone where you are going 183 tips for 171 173 vantage point for 78 weather forecast for 183 wildlife preserves See state parks and wildlife preserves windshield sunshade used as reflector 66 67 windy day trying to shoot a close up image on a 305 wireless flash 58 eZe Zone System 29 zoom lens described 40 with macro capabilities 41 zooming at constant speed in
9. de for animal photography 171 changing 55 continuous 30 default 30 described 30 34 55 dual memory cards 35 duChemin David photographer 117 dusk shooting during 114 of o Edit Quick mode Photoshop Elements 283 285 editing images 283 285 elements in image determining 76 emulating photographs you like 133 enticing dangerous animals do not try 179 equipment for bird photography 142 143 creating makeshift 67 68 for insect photography 194 mastering your 55 57 for nature s patterns 197 198 for wildflower photography 188 escape route from dangerous animals 179 evaluative or matrix metering 29 everything seeing 122 exact time of sunrise researching 244 exact time of sunset researching 250 exposure 13 14 Exposure 3 Alien Skin 240 exposure compensation for backlit subjects 112 114 changing 55 described 34 to increase exposure 112 reviewing your images 66 setting 11 Index in stormy weather using 110 for sunrise photography 247 for sunset photography 253 to underexpose image 114 Exposure Value 14 extended length of tripod 48 extreme close up photography 93 efo Facebook sharing images on 294 fast lenses 39 feeding photographing dangerous animals when they are 180 feeding animals while photographing them 182 fill flash described 11 using 111 112 film speed 15 filters described 46 graduated neutral density 47 neutral density 47 polarizing 46
10. ease for twilight shooting 116 117 camera bag described 44 46 in stormy weather protecting your 109 camera body cleaning 50 camera controls aperture setting 10 exposure compensation setting 11 flash control 11 histogram display 11 hot shoe 11 ISO setting 10 LCD panel 11 metering mode 11 mode dial 10 overview 10 shutter button 10 shutter speed setting 10 white balance 11 camera menu using 56 camera settings animal photography 171 Black Skimmer photograph 324 A Fog upon the Bay photograph 308 The Hawk Speaks photograph 320 insect photography 194 Mackerel Sky photograph 312 Mellow Yellow photograph 322 Myakka Fields of Gold photograph 318 nature s patterns 197 198 Sanibel Sentinel photograph 316 Sunset in Paradise photograph 326 Take the High Trail photograph 314 Walking in Ansel s Footsteps photograph 310 wildflower photography 188 189 camera stabilizer for video 69 70 camera strap 49 50 Canon camera menu 56 card reader 277 carrying case for tripod 48 center of interest defining 81 for lake photography 228 for mountain photography 222 for stormy weather photography 110 for swamp photography 228 center weighted metering 29 changing camera settings 54 55 choosing a camera digital SLR 34 36 focal lengths 38 39 megapixels as factor in 38 overview 33 34 point and shoot camera 37 38 reviews of cameras 36 civil twilight 114 cleaning camer
11. escribed 155 habits of 155 tips for shooting 155 158 equipment for 142 143 long lens for 142 143 mentor for 142 overview 141 142 portraits overview 147 silhouettes 149 tips for capturing 147 148 resources for 141 142 rookeries 158 160 shooting buddy for 142 small birds aperture for 144 Aperture Priority mode for 146 at bird feeder 143 145 Continuous Auto focus mode for 146 Continuous Drive mode for 147 Continuous Focus mode for 145 hiding place for 146 image stabilization for 145 overview 143 shooting buddy for 146 shutter speed for 144 tips for 143 145 146 147 tripod for 145 in wild 145 147 tele extender for 142 wading birds habits of 149 150 overview 149 tips for shooting 150 151 Black Skimmer photograph 324 325 black and white images overview 238 241 third party plug ins used to convert color images to 238 240 tips for shooting 241 blinkies 62 66 298 blown out highlights 298 Blue Hour 114 Blurb 293 294 Digital Landscape amp Nature Photography For Dummies blur free pictures shooting 60 61 boring scenes 299 bouncing light toward backlit subject 112 breaking rules of composition horizon line establishing level 91 overview 91 space for subject to look into not leaving 93 telephoto lens with long focal length using 93 vantage point shooting from unusual 93 built in flash 35 busy images 300 Butcher Clyde photographer 123 130 oC o cable rel
12. etting for 216 217 landscape format for 216 overview 213 214 patterns in looking for 215 trees in shooting 217 tripod for shooting 217 vantage point for shooting 216 what to look for in 214 216 wide angle focal length for 216 frame rate for shooting video 69 frames using natural 89 freezing an animal in motion 175 178 motion 23 24 friend a wildlife photographer 167 f stop 13 14 17 54 55 See also aperture full frame sensor 36 Full Photo Edit mode Photoshop Elements 283 eGe gear limiting amount of 134 Golden Hour early morning light 96 97 late afternoon light 97 101 overview 96 sunrise photography 247 sunset photography 252 258 graduated neutral density filter described 47 for mountain photography 222 Guided Edit mode Photoshop Elements 283 285 e H o hands warm in stormy weather keeping your 108 The Hawk Speaks photograph 320 321 HDR Efex Pro Nik Software 262 310 312 HDR high definition range photography Aperture Priority mode for 263 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB for 263 creating HDR images 266 268 ISO setting for 263 overview 261 262 Photoshop Elements used to create HDR images 266 268 shooting images for 262 263 software for 262 time delay function for 263 tripod for 263 hiding place for small birds photography 146 high noon 101 103 high standards setting 122 high vantage point 78 132 216 high speed continuous shooting 36 hist
13. hooting 115 117 for video 69 70 for wading birds 150 151 for wildflower close up photography 190 191 Digital Landscape amp Nature Photography For Dummies TPE The Photographer s Ephemeris 101 116 250 trees in forests shooting 217 tripod for animal photography 171 carrying case for 48 described 47 49 61 extended length of 48 folded length of 48 for forests 217 for HDR high definition range photography 263 for insect photography 194 locking and unlocking legs of 48 for mountain photography 221 outdoor use of 48 quick release platform 48 for small birds photography 145 spirit level 48 stabilizing camera without a 67 for stormy weather 109 for sunrise photography 247 for sunset photography 253 for twilight shooting 116 for video 69 71 for water in motion 225 weight of 48 weight supported by 48 for wildflower photography 188 190 troubleshooting techniques background subject blends into 303 blown out highlights 298 boring scenes 299 busy images 300 color is wrong 303 dark images 299 image is brighter than scene 302 303 out of focus subjects 301 sunset sky too bright in 301 302 windy day trying to shoot a close up image on a 305 twilight shooting during 114 117 o f o UDMA Ultra Direct Memory Access memory card 70 underexposed image 114 UV filter for cloudy days 104 o o vantage point for animal photography 78 choosing 77 81 for forest
14. hy 245 of Sunset in Paradise photograph 326 in sunset photography 252 of Take the High Trail photograph 314 visualizing your image center of interest defining 81 landscape format 81 82 overview 75 76 portrait format 81 82 vantage point choosing 77 81 what to leave in and what to tke out of picture determining 76 of Walking in Ansel s Footsteps photograph 310 Continuous Auto focus mode described 28 for small birds photography 146 Continuous Drive mode for animal photography 171 described 30 55 for small birds photography 147 Continuous Focus mode for small birds photography 145 contrasting background for nature s patterns 198 for wildflower close up photography 191 cover during stormy weather staying near 108 Digital Landscape amp Nature Photography For Dummies creativity artist s date going on an 133 emulating photographs you like 133 gear limiting amount of 134 go commando 134 inspiration finding 123 127 just do it 133 137 learning to see 121 123 masters studying the work of the 123 126 mood conveying 130 online community joining 126 127 peers studying the work of your 126 perspective choosing a unique 130 133 photo walkabout going on a 134 135 self assignments 136 137 style developing your 127 133 crop factor 39 cropped frame sensor 36 cropping images 287 288 curves in forests 216 used to compose image 87 custom menu 35 custom set
15. ic 203 Soft Focus optic 204 Step up Adapter 204 208 Super Wide Angle extension 204 Sweet 35 optic 204 208 Telephoto extension 204 tips for 208 209 using 207 208 Wide Angle extension 204 lens cleaning brush 51 lens cleaning cloth 51 lenses changing 56 57 cleaning 50 fast 39 fish eye 42 foot zoom 40 Lensbaby 42 43 lost lens cap household item used to replace 68 macro 41 42 mirror reflex 40 overview 39 40 prime 40 specialty 42 43 for stormy weather 109 telephoto 40 41 third party 41 for wildlife photography 40 41 zoom 40 light See natural light lines and curves used to compose image 87 Live View described 35 61 for river photography 225 for sunset photography 253 location for animal photography 183 for sunrise photography 244 for sunset photography 250 locking and unlocking legs of tripod 48 long lens for bird photography 142 143 long telephoto lens 20 27 lossy format 291 lost lens cap household item used to replace 68 low vantage point 77 132 216 LumiQuest 58 192 e M o mackerel sky 230 Mackerel Sky photograph 312 313 Macro Kit Lensbaby 204 macro lens described 41 42 for wildflower photography 188 macro close up photography focal length for 27 28 lenses for 41 42 Maisel Jay photographer 122 Manual mode 55 69 mastering your equipment camera menu using 56 Info button 55 knowing your camera 54 LCD monitor 55 lenses changing 56
16. ncluding objects in 229 horizon line placement of 230 ISO setting for 229 rocks including 229 surf line concentrating on 230 water in motion capturing 231 wave panning 231 234 wide angle lens for 229 offspring never approaching an animal and her 31 on camera flash 57 58 One Shot Auto Focus mode 28 One Shot Drive mode 55 online community joining 126 127 Optic Swap system Lensbaby 203 Organizer 279 281 organizing your images keywords added to images 281 283 ranking images 279 281 out of focus subjects 301 Outdoor Photographer 126 141 outdoor use of tripod 48 overcast day for wildflower close up photography 191 e po P Programmed shooting mode 54 panning birds in flight 162 163 described 24 video at constant speed 70 at moderate speed 70 panorama overview 268 shooting images for 268 269 stitching images together into a 270 271 park rangers getting information from 183 park roads photographing animals from 172 partial metering 29 patterns in nature Aperture Priority mode for 197 camera settings for 197 198 contrasting background for 198 diffused light for 198 equipment for 197 198 finding 197 focal length for 197 in forests 215 image stabilization for 197 ISO setting for 197 single auto focus point for 197 tips for 199 peers studying the work of your 126 perspective choosing a unique 130 133 photo books creating 293 294 photo walkabout going on a 13
17. ng techniques 301 302 water features in 250 Super Wide Angle extension Lensbaby 204 super wide angle lenses described 20 for landscape photography 26 surf line concentrating on 230 swamp photography Aperture Priority mode for 228 center of interest including 228 described 227 horizon line for 228 ISO setting for 228 light for 228 shoreline including 228 wide angle lens for 227 wildlife including 228 Sweet 35 optic Lensbaby 204 208 Index efo Take the High Trail photograph 314 315 taking your time 122 tele extender for bird photography 142 described 41 Telephoto extension Lensbaby 204 telephoto lens described 40 41 for insect photography 194 Think Tank Photo 44 46 third party lenses 41 third party plug ins used to convert color images to black and white images 238 240 time taking your 122 time of day Golden Hour early morning light 96 97 late afternoon light 97 101 overview 96 high noon 101 103 overview 96 waiting for light 103 time delay function for HDR high definition range photography 263 tips for animal photography 171 173 for bird portraits 147 148 for birds in flight 161 162 for birds of prey 155 158 for black and white images 241 for Lensbaby 208 209 for nature s patterns 199 for reflections in still bodies of water 235 236 for river photography 225 for small birds photography 143 145 146 147 for stormy weather 109 110 for twilight s
18. od used when shooting in 109 vehicle taking pictures from inside your 110 waiting for change in 110 Strong Craig Lensbaby 42 202 style developing your 127 133 mood conveying a 130 overview 127 130 perspective choosing a unique 130 133 sunrise time of day of 101 sunrise photography after sunrise shooting 247 aperture for 246 247 Aperture Priority mode for 246 clouds in 244 composition of image 245 exact time of sunrise researching 244 exposure compensation for 247 focal length for 246 Golden Hour 247 ISO setting for 246 landscape shooting sunrise over a beautiful 244 location researching 244 overview 243 245 reverse graduated neutral density filter for 247 setting up for 245 246 shooting away from the sun 247 shooting into the sun 246 247 tripod for 247 water features in 244 245 sunscreen using 31 sunset time of day of 101 Sunset in Paradise photograph 326 327 sunset photography alpenglow 259 aperture for 253 Aperture Priority mode for 253 clouds in 250 composition of image 252 exact time of sunset researching 250 exposure compensation for 253 flash of green 259 focal length for 252 253 Golden Hour 252 258 ISO setting for 253 landscape choosing 250 Live View for 253 location choosing 250 reverse graduated neutral density filter for 253 setting up for 250 252 shooting away from the sun 258 shooting into the sun 252 253 tripod for 253 troubleshooti
19. ogram 11 34 63 Hoodman 62 horizon line for lake photography 228 for ocean photography 230 placement of 88 89 reflections in still bodies of water 236 for swamp photography 228 for twilight shooting 117 water in motion 226 hot shoe 11 57 58 ejo image formats 36 image is brighter than scene troubleshooting techniques for 302 303 image size described 286 maximum 286 resizing images 286 287 image stabilization described 60 for nature s patterns 197 for small birds photography 145 for stormy weather photography 109 immediacy of digital photography 297 improvising solutions creating makeshift equipment 67 68 reflector creating a makeshift 66 67 tripod stabilizing camera without a 67 in camera abstract images 238 Info button 55 Index insect photography Aperture Priority mode for 194 camera settings for 194 dangerous insects 194 195 described 193 equipment for 194 ISO setting for 194 Shutter Priority mode for 194 telephoto lens with macro mode for 194 tripod for 194 inspiration masters studying the work of the 123 126 online community joining 126 127 peers studying the work of your 126 inspiration finding 123 127 intervalometer 117 ISO setting for animal photography 171 changing 55 described 10 14 15 55 for forest photography 216 217 for HDR high definition range photography 263 for insect photography 194 for lake photography 228 for mountain pho
20. ond camera choosing a 51 selective focus using 91 self assignments 136 137 self cleaning sensor 35 self timer 35 senses using all your 182 sensor cleaning 50 size 36 setting up for Lensbaby 207 sunrise photography 245 246 sunset photography 250 252 settings camera auto focus mode 55 changing 54 55 drive mode 55 Index exposure compensation 55 flash exposure compensation 55 ISO 55 shooting mode 54 for shooting video 68 69 shutter speed f stop 54 55 shade for wildflower close up photography 191 shapes and patterns using 90 91 sharing images on Facebook 295 on Flickr 294 sharpening your images 289 290 shooting away from the sun sunrise photography 247 sunset photography 258 shooting into the sun sunrise photography 246 247 sunset photography 252 253 shooting mode for animal photography 171 Aperture Priority mode used for controlling depth of field 59 60 changing 54 choosing 59 60 described 34 Shutter Priority mode used for photographing action 60 shoreline in lake and swamp photography including 228 short telephoto lenses 20 shutter button 10 Shutter Priority mode for action photography 60 described 54 55 for insect photography 194 shutter speed changing 54 55 setting 10 for small birds photography 144 for video 69 for water in motion 225 226 silhouettes bird portraits 149 late afternoon light used to create 100 Digital Landscape amp Nature Photog
21. ooting 221 vantage point for shooting 223 224 Muench David photographer 12 123 Myakka Fields of Gold photograph 318 319 Digital Landscape amp Nature Photography For Dummies eNe National Geographic 126 natural frames using 89 natural light augmenting backlit subjects shooting 112 114 diffusing light 111 fill flash using 111 112 reflecting light toward subject 111 cloudy days 104 105 to compose image 84 85 dusk shooting during 114 foggy days 105 107 for lake photography 228 night shooting 117 119 for swamp photography 228 time of day Golden Hour 96 101 high noon 101 103 overview 96 waiting for light 103 twilight shooting during 114 117 nature s details photographing 236 237 nature s patterns Aperture Priority mode for 197 camera settings for 197 198 contrasting background for 198 diffused light for 198 equipment for 197 198 finding 197 focal length for 197 in forests 215 image stabilization for 197 ISO setting for 197 single auto focus point for 197 tips for 199 nautical twilight 114 nesting birds 158 160 neutral density filters described 47 for water in motion 225 226 night shooting 117 119 Nik Silver Efex Pro 2 102 123 Nikon camera menu 56 normal lenses 20 ede objects in motion freezing motion 23 24 overview 21 25 panning 24 ocean photography Aperture Priority mode for 229 clouds including 230 described 229 foreground i
22. ower close up photography 190 wildflower photography 188 aperture setting described 10 for video 69 Archer Fred Zone System 29 archiving images 292 293 artistic photo of animal in motion 178 artist s date going on an 133 Audobon Society 141 augmenting natural light 110 112 backlit subjects shooting 112 114 diffusing light 111 fill flash using 111 112 reflecting light toward subject 111 Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB 263 auto exposure lock 34 auto focus modes Automatic Switching mode 28 changing 55 Continuous Auto Focus mode 28 One Shot Auto Focus mode 28 overview 28 auto focus point for animal photography 171 overview 28 29 Automatic Shooting mode 54 Automatic Switching mode 28 Automatic White Balance AWB 11 303 auxiliary flash overview 57 58 for wildflower close up photography 192 o Bo background contrasting for nature s patterns 198 for wildflower close up photography 191 when subject blends into 303 backing up images to external hard drive 276 backlit subjects 112 114 battery described 51 recharging 277 in stormy weather keeping warm spare 109 belt pack 46 Better Beamer 114 148 B amp H Photo and Video 37 42 71 big picture seeing 122 bird feeder photographing birds at 143 145 bird photography bird blind creating a 143 birds in flight described 160 panning 162 163 tips for shooting 161 162 birds in nest 158 160 Index birds of prey d
23. photography 216 for mountain photography 223 224 for trees in forests 217 for wildflower photography 190 vehicle taking pictures from inside your 110 video accessories for shooting fluid ball head 71 LCD monitor hood 71 Steadicam 70 tripod 71 UDMA Ultra Direct Memory Access memory card 70 aperture setting for shooting 69 camera stabilizer using 69 70 focus for shooting 69 frame rate for shooting 69 ISO setting for shooting 69 Manual mode for shooting 69 panning at constant speed 70 panning at moderate speed 70 settings for shooting 68 69 shutter speed setting for shooting 69 three seconds before and after clip leaving 70 tips for 69 70 tripod for shooting 69 zooming at constant speed 70 zooming at moderate speed 70 video recording 35 viewfinder diopter 55 vignette 105 visualizing your image center of interest defining 81 landscape format 81 82 overview 75 76 portrait format 81 82 vantage point choosing 77 81 what to leave in and what to tke out of picture determining 76 eWe wading birds habits of 149 150 overview 149 tips for shooting 150 151 waiting for change in stormy weather 110 waiting for light 103 Walking in Ansel s Footsteps photograph 310 311 watching where you step 30 water See also lake photography ocean photography river photography in sunrise photography 244 245 in sunset photography 250 water in motion horizon line for 226 ISO setting fo
24. r 225 neutral density filter for 225 226 in ocean photography 231 portrait format for 226 in river photography 225 226 shutter speed for 225 226 tripod for 225 waterfalls 225 226 wave panning 231 234 weather forecast for animal photography 183 The Weather Channel 108 weight of tripod 48 weight supported by tripod 48 where you are always letting someone know 31 white balance 11 white sheet or blanket used as Index reflector 67 white shirt used as reflector 67 Wide Angle extension Lensbaby 204 wide angle focal length for forests 216 wide angle lens composing images when using 88 described 20 distortion 26 for lake photography 227 for landscape photography 26 for ocean photography 229 for swamp photography 227 wildflower photography Aperture Priority mode for 188 camera settings for 188 189 close ups of flowers Aperture Priority mode for 190 auxiliary flash for 192 contrasting background for 191 ISO setting for 191 light for 192 overcast day for 191 perfect specimen choosing 191 reflector for 192 shade for 191 tips for shooting 190 191 equipment for 188 ISO setting for 189 light for 190 macro lens for 188 tripod for 188 190 vantage point for 190 wildlife in lake photography 228 in swamp photography 228 wildlife photography See also bird photography alert staying 182 artistic photo of animal in motion 178 background subject
25. raphy For Dummies Silver Efex Pro 2 Nik Software 240 single auto focus point for nature s patterns 197 Single Glass optic Lensbaby 203 skylight filters 46 slave 58 sling bag 44 45 SmugMug 126 127 Soft Focus optic Lensbaby 204 software for HDR high definition range photography 262 sounds disabling camera 172 specialty lenses 42 43 Speedlights Nikon 11 Speedlites Canon 11 spirit level tripod 48 spot metering 29 stance when taking a picture 60 61 star trails photographing 118 state parks and wildlife preserves animal photography described 165 166 finding places to shoot 167 finding subjects to shoot 167 169 habits of a species learning 169 170 Steadicam 70 Step up Adapter Lensbaby 204 208 still water 227 228 stitching images together into a panorama 270 271 stormy weather acclimate letting your camera 109 battery keeping warm spare 109 camera bag protecting your 109 center of interest 110 clothing for shooting in 108 cover staying near 108 exposure compensation using 110 focus changing object on which you 109 forecast checking weather 108 hands warm keeping your 108 image stabilization used when shooting in 109 larger aperture used when shooting in 109 lenses changing 109 overview 107 protecting your camera in 108 protecting yourself and your gear during 108 109 reviewing images taken during 110 safety 31 tips for shooting in 109 110 trip
26. tings 35 e o dangerous animals overview 179 180 staying downwind of 30 dangerous insects 194 195 dark images troubleshooting techniques for 299 data recovery software 51 default drive mode 30 depth of field Aperture Priority mode used for controlling 59 60 aperture used to control 17 19 distance from subject used to control 21 focal length used to control 20 overview 17 depth of field preview 35 details seeing 122 diagonal lines in forests looking for 216 differences in forests 214 seeing 123 diffused light 111 198 digital noise 36 38 digital photography exposure 13 14 f stop 13 14 ISO setting 14 15 JPEG format 15 16 overview 12 RAW format 15 17 digital SLR auto exposure lock 34 built in flash 35 choosing a camera 34 36 custom menu 35 custom settings 35 depth of field preview 35 digital noise and ISO settings 36 drive modes 34 dual memory cards 35 exposure compensation 34 high speed continuous shooting 36 histogram 34 image formats 36 Live View 35 overview 34 36 point and shoot camera compared 37 RAW file format 34 register camera settings 35 self cleaning sensor 35 self timer 35 sensor size 36 shooting modes 34 video recording 35 distance from subject used to control depth of field 21 distortion 26 Double Glass optic Lensbaby 203 208 downloading images to your computer 276 277 279 downwind of dangerous animals staying 179 drive mo
27. tography 220 221 for nature s patterns 197 for ocean photography 229 for sunrise photography 246 for sunset photography 253 for swamp photography 228 for video 69 for water in motion 225 for wildflower close up photography 191 for wildflower photography 189 J Joby GorillaPod 48 68 JPEG format described 15 16 maximum burst for 30 just do it 133 137 Digital Landscape amp Nature Photography For Dummies eKe keywords added to images 281 283 kneeling pad used for low vantage point 132 knowing your camera 54 efe lake photography Aperture Priority mode for 228 center of interest including 228 described 227 horizon line for 228 ISO setting for 228 light for 228 shoreline including 228 wide angle lens for 227 wildlife including 228 landscape for sunrise photography 244 for sunset photography 250 landscape format described 81 82 for forests 216 landscape photography focal length for 25 26 foreground 26 late afternoon light 100 larger aperture used when shooting in stormy weather 109 LCD monitor 11 55 62 LCD monitor hood 71 learning to see 121 123 Lensbaby accessories for 204 Composer 202 203 207 208 Composer Pro 202 203 described 202 Double Glass optic 203 208 Fisheye optic 204 lenses 42 43 Macro Kit 204 Optic Swap system 203 optics 203 204 Pinhole Zone Plate optic 204 Scout lens 208 setting up your camera for 207 Single Glass opt
28. unset in Paradise photograph 326 Take the High Trail photograph 314 Walking in Ansel s Footsteps photograph 310 Digital Landscape amp Nature Photography For Dummies post shoot ritual 276 277 posture when taking a picture 60 61 power point 84 precautions for animal photography 182 183 prey birds of 155 158 prime lenses 27 40 134 Program mode 55 protecting yourself and your gear during stormy weather 49 108 109 ede quick release platform for tripod 48 eRe rabies beware of animals that might have 182 183 rainstorms photographing reflections after 236 ranking images 279 281 RAW file format described 15 17 34 maximum burst for 30 reflecting light toward subject 111 reflections in still bodies of water Aperture Priority mode for shooting 235 described 235 focusing on 235 horizon line placement of 236 rainstorms photographing reflections after 236 ripples including 236 tips for shooting 235 236 reflector creating a makeshift 66 67 for wildflower close up photography 192 register camera settings 35 resampling images 286 287 resizing images 286 287 resolution changing 287 described 286 maximum 286 reverse graduated neutral density filter for sunrise photography 247 for sunset photography 253 reverse graduated filters 47 reviewing images exposure compensation 66 with histogram 63 with LCD monitor 62 overview 62 taken during stormy weather 110
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