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Photography of Natural Things |
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The third book in Freeman Patterson’s internationally acclaimed series of instructional book on photography and visual design has now been completely updated and expanded to include technical guidelines for both digital and film photographers. From a moon rising over a winter landscape to a starfish in an intertidal pool or birds in flight, this guide demystifies the techniques of photographing nature. This edition features many new photographs from Freeman’s personal collection and extended captions that include valuable technical information and personal commentary from one of the world’s most celebrated nature photographers. |
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THINKING ABOUT NATURE Relationships between natural things Nature in the city Nature in your home PHOTOGRAPHING NATURE Photographic approaches Documentary photographs Interpretive photographs PHOTOGRAPHING NATURAL ELEMENTS AND HABITATS The sun and the atmosphere Photographing the sun and the daytime sky Bright sun · Sunrises and sunsets · Rainbows · Sea fog and morning mists · Clouds Photographing the sky at night Lightning · The moon · Stars · Aurora borealis or aurora australis Photographing invisible things Heat · Wind Water and natural processes Photographing water Rain · Water drops · Bodies of water · Waterfalls Photographing snow and ice Snow · Falling snow · Frost Ice Soil and the natural landscape Photographing soil Seeing the natural landscape Making landscape photographs Capturing the colour of the landscape PHOTOGRAPHING PLANTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS Making pictures of plants Documenting plants · Interpretive pictures of plants Photographing on a damp day in the woods My equipment · First impressions · Making close-ups |
PHOTOGRAPHING ANIMALS AND THEIR BEHAVIOUR Mammals Making pictures of mammals Photographing small mammals in habitat Large mammals in habitat · Other techniques and equipment Birds Photographing the activities of birds Social behaviour · Maintenance behaviour Photographing from a bird blind Insects Photographing insects in the field · Insects in captivity Amphibians and reptiles Amphibians · Reptiles Fish and other water creatures Making underwater pictures from above water From under water THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF NATURAL THINGS CHECK LISTS Preparing for a field trip Planning a one-day field trip Minimum photographic equipment · Other equipment Planning a long trip Preparations · Travelling · Photographing Choosing equipment Basic equipment Camera · Lenses · Tripod · Other · Film Equipment for specific situations Landscape and habitat shots · Close-ups · Mammals, amphibians, reptiles Birds · Under water · Field trips Filters Filters for colour · Filters for black-and-white · Other filters Caring for equipment to protect your camera and lens against... · If your camera and lens become... Electronic flash What to look for · Determining exposure · Exposure chart for close-ups · Other equpment |
REVIEWS
"Freeman Patterson has come up with another exciting book in Photography
of Natural Things. Emphasizing that 'in nature, nothing exists in isolation',
Patterson presents a complete approach to capturing natural elements through
the camera lens."
Fredericton Daily Gleaner |
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"Freeman Patterson's latest book - his third - is worth its
price for the luscious, full-color photographs alone. However, those
who enjoy the pictures without reading the text will miss a great
deal."
Saskatoon Star Phoenix |
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"An easily understood book that provides as much inspiration
as it does technical instruction."
Toronto Sunday Sun |
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"Patterson shares his vast knowledge of photography freely,
clearly and interestingly."
Hamilton Spectator |
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Photography of Natural
Things Paper - 168 pages, 67 colour photographs $24.95 CDN plus GST and shipping Order your copy now! Freeman will sign (and personalize if requested) all books before they are shipped. We accept VISA or Mastercard. Available now from: Shampers Bluff Limited 3487 Rte 845, Long Reach, N.B. E5S 1X4 Ph (506) 763-2189 E-mail: freemanpatterson23@gmail.com |
Images and Photographs © 2019 Freeman Patterson - All Rights Reserved.
