Photographing the Landscape

by Fielder, John

• ISBN13: 9781565792289
• ISBN10: 1565792289
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-03-01
• Publisher: Westcliffe Pub

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