Photography Outdoors: A Field Guide for Travel and Adventure Photographers

I am a keen amateur photographer on a steep learning curve and a tight budget. I spend a lot of time in bookshop cafes reading (for free!) any book about photographic technique that I can find. I am becoming quite technically proficient but I also happen to be an outdoor enthusiast who loves white water kayaking, mountain biking and nature photography. Therefore, I no longer want to learn about how to photograph animals in zoos (although I'm sure I can practice there!), nor do I really care about studio flash photography. I spied 'Photography Outdoors 2nd edition' yesterday and, after a quick flick through, I didn't think twice about spending AU$32. I haven't put this book down since, this is my type of photography and illustrates my type of subjects. The text is clearly written (point taken about mis-printed ISO rating p.83) and focuses on developing the readers creative potential using sound technique rather than rote learning about how to photograph particular subjects. More importantly, it is A5 format and thus is clearly meant to be carried and used!! I have no doubt that this book will become tatty and well loved (like my camera) and will reside permanently inside my pack, pannier or pelicase.Note: This book is definately written for someone with a sound understanding of photographic principles wanting to pursue outdoor and adventure photography, rather than for beginners. Beginners wanting to photograph outdoor and adventure activities should therefore read this book in combination with Michael Langford's 35mm Handbook (like I did). You can't go wrong then.

Photography Outdoors is a must-read for any serious photographer. I read the book from cover to cover and it was easily as pleasent to read as a best-selling novel. Art and Mark present the subject matter in a way that keeps you constantly interested. Their writing is as good as thier photography.I learned that lenses have a "sweet spot" aperture for producing the sharpest image.I learned why my snow always looks gray, and why black objects always come out too light. I learned more about working with my images after digitzing them.There's too much to list here. I learned a little more about every topic they covered than I knew before reading the book. This book opens up a whole new world of techniques for you to experiment with.There are tips and tricks inserted throughout the book. Many I transcribed into my PDA, others I scanned and printed to keep in my camera bag.Buy it. You'll like it.-CK

Hands down, the best guide to outdoor photography. Small "field guide" size makes it handy to take along with you. Straight forward text leads you through all aspects of outdoor photography with gorgeous examples of Wolfe's award-winning photography. Simply BRILLIANT!!!!

A field guide offering a thorough review of outdoor photography in basic terms, making it a convenient "hands on" resource for the novice and experienced alike. Written in language that is clear and concise, covering all aspects of topics such as composition, lighting, exposure and the basic elements of working effectively with the camera. Nothing is left out. Concepts and technical material are clearly illustrated with corresponding tables, color plates and figures. Definitely a must for the serious photographer