Photographing Animals in the Wild

by Rouse, Andy

• ISBN13: 9780863433627
• ISBN10: 0863433626
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-01-01
• Publisher: Fountain Pr Ltd

Summary

Covering mainly urban wildlife, this book shows how to get started photographing this wonderful subject, where to find wildlife in the natural environment, and how to get close without causing alarm or disturbance. Included are the subjects which can best be seen from hides, how to build simple structures, and when to expect the best results. Other helpful information includes choosing the right equipment, when to use a flash, and what to wear as camouflage. Incredible wildlife photos can be taken for any level photographer without disturbing the animals or their habitat.

Table of Contents

Foreword	7	(9)
Field Techniques	9	(14)
Finding Your Subject
Habitats
Sightings
Tracks and Signs
Paths and Footprints
Other Signs
Field Experts
Case Studies 1-4
Objectives
Equipment
Photographic
Composition and Tips
Using Hides
Getting Closer to Your Subject	23	(16)
Establishing a Feeding Site
Camouflage
Cloth Frame Hides
Other Types of Hides
Equipment Guide	39	(14)
Camera Bodies
Lenses
Flash
Tripods
Camera Bags
Film
Gizmos
Badgers	53	(12)
Finding Badgers
Habitats
Feeding Areas
Multiple Flash-Guns
Foxes	65	(12)
Finding Foxes
Winter/Summer
Photography
Deer	77	(12)
Stalking
High Seats
Urban Wildlife	89	(8)
Attracting Animals
Building a Natural Habitat
Photographic Techniques	97	(15)
Exposure
Aperture
Shutter Speed
Exposure Ratio
The Light Meter
Exposure
Compensation
Lighting
Framing
Low Camera Angle Expression
Index	112