John Shaw's Closeups in Nature (Practical Photography Books)

John Shaw's Closeups in Nature (Practical Photography Books)
by John Shaw

John Shaw's Closeups in Nature (Practical Photography Books)
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Author: John Shaw
Brand: Watson Guptill
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1987-09-01
ISBN: 0817440526
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Amphoto Books

Book Reviews of John Shaw's Closeups in Nature (Practical Photography Books)

Book Review: An Inspirational Book
Summary: 5 Stars

This book is worth the price for the breathtaking images alone. More importantly, John Shaw's ability to explain complex photographic issues and techniques with clarity makes this one of the best "how to" books I have ever read on any topic.

Here are a few of the book's features that I especially appreciate with each re-reading:

1. Thorough technical details beside each shot; 2. Emphasis on appreciating nature, and enjoying nature photography; 3. Appreciation of good photo gear for its effectiveness and convenience, combined with suggestions for improvising to reduce expense (such as how to shoot arresting closeups without investing in a macro lens); 4. Lots of Nikon-specific equipment references, but mentions Canon equivalents; 5. Ethical, urging photographers not to harass creatures or damage plants in the wilderness; 6. Did I mention the breathtaking images?

His newer "Nature Photography Field Guide" is also brilliant,and equally full of superb images, valuable tips, and further inspiration. There is little overlap between the two.

"Closeups in Nature" opens up a new world of perception and expression for photographers. Treat yourself or a photographer friend to a copy.

Summary of John Shaw's Closeups in Nature (Practical Photography Books)

One of the country's foremost nature photographers offers closeup techniques and covers exposure, equipment and composition along with special equipments and lenses.

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