Wildlife Photography

For those who want to take their wildlife images to the next level, this essential guide is extensively illustrated with images taken on film and digital cameras, showing what to do and how to do it. Succinct and easy to understand, it is packed with tips for using animal behaviour to your advantage in a wide range of situations, as well as photographic techniques to bring out an animal's 'personality.' Including: -Birds and sea life, nocturnal animals, on safari and at the zoo -Approaching wildlife ethically (and safely ) -Capturing close-ups and portraits, group and habitat shots -Exposure, focal lenght and making the best use of natural light -What to take and where to go, including wildlife 'hot spots' such as Africa and Borneo Andy Rouse is renown for his novel and evocative images that convey the experience of getting up close and personal with some of the greatest and potentially most dangerous creatures in the world. His international reputation is built on both his technical ability in the field and his expertise in digital RAW processing. A television presenter and lecturer, he is the author of several books and many magazine articles, and frequently escorts photographic expeditions to far-flung corners of the globe. Andy is passionate about the message that his images express and sees his work as contributing to the general appreciation of our precious wildlife.

From The Publisher:

This is the essential guide to taking spectacular photographs of animals, including birds and sealife, while on safari, at the zoo or underwater. It addresses subjects such as approaching wildlife ethically, planning and using animal behaviour to your advantage and using habitat to provide context. It explains techniques for utilizing natural light, focal length and panning to bring out an animal's 'personality.'