An up-to-date field guide for travel and adventure digital photography. Author: James Martin. Softcover; 219 pages; color photos. The Mountaineers Books; copyright 2007. Second edition features the latest tips on capturing outdoor subjects, new digital techniques, recent features in Photoshop and more. Begins with the basics: how a digital camera works and selecting the best equipment and most useful accessories for capturing outdoor action. Presents the new rules of digital photography (why overexpose) and reminds us of old rules that still apply (light and good composition remain key). Covers digital editing, including selecting software tools, applying filters, creating the illusion of movement and stitching photos together. Examines exploiting the advantages of digital, as well as meeting its challenges. Offers tips on care and maintenance of digital equipment in field conditions. |
