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Digital Nature Photography | 
 enlarge | Author: Jonathan Cox
Publisher: Amphoto Books
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  22 reviews
Sales Rank: 301740
Media: Paperback
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Pages: 160
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.4
Dimensions (in): 10.4 x 8.4 x 0.5
ISBN: 0817437916
Dewey Decimal Number: 778.93
EAN: 9780817437916
ASIN: 0817437916
Publication Date: May 1, 2003
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 Digital Nature Photography August 4, 2008
I am truly happy with this beautiful book. I love the photos the author used for demonstrate the beauty that is right there for us to enjoy. It is fairly easy to try and reproduce as well.
 Don't Waste Your Money - Try These Other Books Instead July 2, 2008
I have 10 or more photography books, and this is by far the worst. Many topics get a few paragraphs and thats it. I didn't learn anything new in this book. I don't write many reviews, but this book is pretty bad. Don't waste your time. I was going to say this would be good for someone brand new to photography, but there are much better ones out there (see below for better books). The only reason I gave it two stars instead of one is due to the number of photos in the book. There are plenty of photos, I just wish the information that went with them was a little more useful.
Here are some books I would suggest reading instead of this book:
1. Any book by David Busch (I have 5 of his books and learned new things in all of them)
2. Digital Nature Photography: The Art and the Science (well written, and I learned a ton of new things in this book).
3.Digital Wildlife Photography by Chris Weston (This one is loaded with tips for when you are out in the field)
If you are new to photography, start with one of David Busch's books. If you know the basics, then any of the above books should teach you something. If you are a pro, write you own book and quit looking at what I am saying about this guys book.
Excellent Basics November 2, 2006
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Very good to excellent for any one that is new to digital. Exceptional photo's with clear and easy to understand how to's. Very good learning tool, easy to understand, very pleasant to look at, and worth the investment.
 Perfect balance explaining the advantages of digital over film in nature August 7, 2006
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
Jon shows that one doesn't need a high-end digital SLR to capture some great shots. Many of the pictures shown were taken with a Nikon Coolpix, not a 10 megapixel Nikon D2 or some other high end camera. That may explain why there's no use of histograms or advanced settings sometimes associated with DSLRs. He covers the basics such as the rule of thirds and shows you how to simulate filters by changing white balance - something which many authors tend to leave to Photoshop.
Many of the pictures may not be 'outstanding', but they're ALL well composed and an explanation of his thought behind each shot accompanies each picture. In looking at them, I can see myself taking pictures just like his. In looking at other books I see the equipment they've chosen, the exotic locales they're shooting and the lengths they go to in order to get 'the shot'. Not many of us have the time or money to shoot those shots. I look at Jon's works and sense that he's an everyday person with a great eye for nature.
 No insights in this book. May 1, 2006
14 out of 16 found this review helpful
Lack of insights makes this book average. Although some photographs in the book are good, there are a lot of ordinary ones too. (Maybe I am spoiled by some outstanding books.) If author can not take outstanding pictures, you should be wary of his advice.
This book lacks depth in any particular area whether it is equipment selection, lenses, composition or post-processing. Author has tried to cover these topics but the discussion is very superficial and does not offer any techniques that can be put to use.
There are many great photography books by the likes of John Shaw, Bryan Peterson, John Freeman, Lee Frost and many more. So save your money and use it on books by these photographers. Luckily I decided to check this book out from library before buying. I have bought more than dozen books on photography (digital and otherwise) in last one year alone and the money was well spent. This book does not belong to that collection.
If you are a beginner, Bryan Peterson has great books. If you want depth, John Shaw is unparalleled. Want a good book on composition, try John Freeman. Interested in special topics likes filters, low light photography, panoramic photography try Lee Frost.
Problem with this book is; it will not make you a better photographer.
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