Introduction |
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What type of camera do I need? |
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Case study: Macro photography |
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Taking care of your equipment |
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Image formats - JPEG, RAW, TIFF |
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The pros and cons of each format |
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f-stops and shutter speeds: understanding exposure |
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The camera's shutter speed |
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Getting the correct exposure |
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Using your camera's different light metering modes |
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Case study: Otters, Shetland, Scotland |
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Getting to know your subject |
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Case study: Photographing hares |
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Using a vehicle as a mobile hide |
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Case study: A bird feeding station |
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Tape luring and using noises |
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Case study: A roadside puddle |
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Setting up hides (blinds) |
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Photographing captive wildlife |
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Case study: Barn Owls, Norfolk |
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Case study: Taking an abstract approach |
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Creative choices with f-stops and shutter speeds |
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Case study: Shutter speed equals creative choice |
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Adobe Lightroom and Aperture |
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7 Basic image adjustments using Adobe Photoshop™ |
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Case study: Photographing Nightjars at night |
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Image enhancement on a budget |
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Resolution and print sizing |
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Case study: Shooting for reproduction in black and white |
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Case study: Displaying your images |
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10 Making videos with a DSLR |
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Choosing the movie size you need |
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11 Telling a story in pictures |
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Case study: Brown Bears, Katmai, Alaska |
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Case study: Dolphins, Roatan, Honduras |
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Case study: Telling a story in just one image |
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12 The business of wildlife photography |
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Useful websites and addresses |
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Acknowledgements |
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Index |
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