Soft covered book titled THE NATURE PHOTOGRAPHER'S Compete Guide to Professional Field Techniques by John Shaw, 1984, 144 pages, 140 color plates.

Noted wildlife and scenic photographer John Shaw offers a fascinating combination of field proven advice, field tested technical information, and practical tips on almost any situation you may encounter in taking nature photographs. Filled with stunning, full color examples of Shaw's work, the book covers a wide range of topics, including:

Exposure - how to photograph in all lighting situations; compensating for a light or dark toned subject; controlling mood with exposure; and a simple method for assuring a perfect exposure every time.

Equipment - expert advice on putting together a field outfit for any situation; choosing the right film; and working with filters, hand held meters, and motor drives.

Lenses - choosing the right lens for your subject; using a leans to its best advantage; and maintaining top optical quality.

Composition - finding the best subject; controlling perspective; and finding an image's special points of power.

Close-ups - selecting the right lens for close ups; controlling the background;determining exposure with a meter or by calculation; controlling natural light; using a flash for close ups; and shooting high magnification close ups.

Professional tips - on shooting sites; coping with the weather; building a blind; and successfully stalking your subject.

This book is in VG+ condition,  pages clean and intact, and the binding is tight. A must have for any photography library!