Photographing the Landscape,9781565792289

Photographing the Landscape

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ISBN13: 9781565792289
ISBN10: 1565792289
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1997-03-01
Publisher(s): Westcliffe Pub
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Table of Contents

Preface: The Evolution of A Photographer 8(10)
Introduction: The Philosophy of a Nature Photographer 10(1)
Nature and Photography
11(1)
Seeing and Photographing
11(1)
The Eye versus the Camera
12(1)
View
12(1)
Dimension
12(1)
Contrast and Light
12(1)
Color to the Eye and Film
12(1)
Ethics
13(1)
Color versus Black and White Photography
13(1)
Landscape versus Wildlife Photography
13(1)
Versatility
14(1)
Unpredictability and Photography
14(1)
Personal Perspective and Photography
14(1)
Talent, Self-criticism, and Ego
15(1)
The Art of Seeing
16(90)
The Five Photographic ``Toppings''
18(42)
Color
18(1)
The Theory of Color
18(1)
Complementary Colors
19(1)
Other Color Relationships
19(9)
Form
28(1)
Line
28(1)
Shape
28(1)
Pattern
28(1)
Texture
28(1)
Volume
28(1)
Contrast and Form
28(10)
Moment
38(1)
Seasons
38(1)
The Cycle of the Day
38(1)
Soft Light
38(1)
Rainbows
39(1)
Brocken Specter
39(1)
The Earth's Shadow
39(1)
Sunstars
39(9)
Perspective
48(1)
Perspective in Nature Photography
48(4)
View
52(1)
Grand Scenic
52(2)
Microcosm
54(1)
The Intimate Landscape
54(6)
Composition
60(26)
Design Elements
60(1)
Dominant Feature
60(1)
Balance
61(1)
Proportion
61(1)
Rhythm
61(9)
Types of Composition in Landscape Photography
70(1)
Two-dimensional Photographs
70(1)
Three-dimensional Photographs
70(1)
Subject in the Center
70(1)
Layered Design
70(1)
Diagonal Lines
71(1)
Lead-in Lines
71(1)
Leading the Viewer Out of the Scene
71(1)
Horizontal versus Vertical Composition
71(10)
Playing with Reality
81(1)
Compressing Distance and Selecting Focus
81(1)
Motion
81(1)
Overexposure and Underexposure
81(5)
Light
86(20)
Characteristics of Light
86(1)
Color
86(1)
Intensity
87(1)
Polarization
87(6)
The Colors of Light---A Typical Day
93(1)
Twilight
93(1)
Sunrise/Sunset
93(1)
Midday
94(6)
Directions of Light
100(1)
Front Lighting
100(1)
Side Lighting
100(1)
Back Lighting
100(1)
Bounce Light
100(6)
The Essentials of Nature Photography
106(48)
Basic Mechanics of the Camera
107(2)
Understanding and Controlling Depth of Focus
109(11)
The Theory of Depth of Focus
109(1)
Managing Depth of Focus with the Camera
109(3)
The Hyperfocal Distance Chart
112(1)
The Depth of Focus Preview Button
113(1)
Lens Barrel Depth of Focus Scale
114(3)
Depth of Focus: Automatic and Electronic Programmable Cameras
117(1)
Depth of Focus: Tilt Lenses and Large-Format Cameras
117(3)
Understanding and Controlling Exposure
120(14)
The Theory of Exposure
120(3)
Types of Light Metering Systems
123(1)
Hand-held Incident-light Meters
123(1)
Built-in Reflected-light Meters
123(1)
Averaging, Center-weighted, and Matrix Metering
123(1)
Spot Metering
123(1)
Hand-held Spot Meters
124(1)
Measuring Light in Landscape Photography
124(1)
Measuring Light with Non-spot, Built-in Metering
124(1)
Measuring Light with Spot Meters
125(1)
Measuring Light with a Gray Card
125(1)
Bracketing
126(1)
Practical Limits to Underexposure and Overexposure
127(2)
Underexposure to Increase Color Saturation
129(1)
Exposures When Shooting into The Sun
129(1)
Exposing for Reflections
129(5)
Photography Equipment
134(17)
Cameras and Formats
134(1)
Large-format Cameras
134(2)
Medium-format Cameras
136(1)
Panoramic Cameras
137(1)
35mm Cameras
138(1)
Focus Control
138(1)
Exposure Control
138(1)
Depth of Focus Control
138(1)
Mirror Lock-up
139(1)
Remote Shutter Release
139(1)
Lenses
139(1)
Lens Quality
139(1)
Lens Speed
139(2)
Lens Angle of View
141(1)
Lenses for 35mm Format
141(1)
Lenses for Medium-format
141(1)
Macro Lenses
142(1)
Lenses for Large-format
142(1)
Tele-converter Lenses
143(1)
Filters
143(2)
Polarizing Filters
145(1)
Graduated Neutral Density (ND) Filters
146(3)
Tripods
149(1)
Flash, Diffusers, and Reflectors
149(1)
Camera Packs
149(1)
Miscellaneous Equipment
150(1)
Film
151(2)
Negatives versus Transparencies
151(1)
Film Contrast
151(1)
Film Speed
151(1)
Film Color
151(1)
Comparing Films
152(1)
Sheet Film
152(1)
Photographic Processing
152(1)
Archival Qualities of Photographic Materials
152(1)
Display Prints
153(1)
Being at The Right Place at The Right Time
154(36)
Being Comfortable in Nature
155(9)
Clothing and Raingear
156(1)
Footwear
157(1)
Handwear
158(1)
Camping Gear
158(1)
Tents
158(1)
Sleeping Bags, Pads, and Chairs
159(1)
Kitchen Supplies
159(1)
First Aid
159(1)
Food and Sleep
160(1)
Water
161(1)
Hiking Tips
161(1)
Winter Excursions
162(1)
Pack Animals
162(1)
Lighting
163(1)
Preparing for Photographic Excursions
164(5)
Preparing Your Photography Equipment
164(1)
How Much Film to Take
165(1)
Getting to Know Kinds of Places
165(1)
Scouting Destinations From Home
166(1)
Taking The Right Amount of Photography Equipment
166(3)
Seizing the Moment
169(17)
Versatility in The Field
169(3)
Scouting and Previsualization
172(1)
Patience
172(1)
Spontaneity with The Eye and Camera
173(1)
Quickly Maximizing Depth of Focus
173(1)
Quickly Calculating Exposure
173(2)
Checking the Edges of Your Viewfinder
175(1)
Leaving Cameras on the Tripod
176(1)
Shutter Speeds Necessary to Stop Motion
176(1)
Pushing and Pulling Film
176(1)
Reciprocity Failure of Film
177(1)
Working Without Tripod and Cable Release
177(1)
Protecting Film
178(1)
Photographing in Rain, Snow, and Cold Weather
178(1)
Additional View Camera Techniques
179(2)
Photographing From Dawn to Dusk: A Case History
181(1)
Twilight
181(1)
Sunrise
182(1)
Midday
183(2)
Sunset and Beyond
185(1)
Experimentation
186(1)
Evaluating Your Photography
187(1)
Learning Photography
187(3)
Afterword: The Gift of Wild Places 190

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