Park Ranger's Guide to Nature & Wildlife Photography

by Douglass Owen

Overview

Douglass Owen shares his expertise as a nature photographer, teacher, and ranger for the National Park Service. In his nearly twenty years as a park ranger Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho, Doug taught countless park visitors how boosting their skills as naturalists could improve their results as photographers. In this guide, readers everywhere can take advantage of the same training and master the field craft that enables top photographers to great wildlife shots—even with modest gear. In fact, Doug’s approach actually favors those with simple equipment that frees them to concentrate on the subject and environment rather than fiddling with complex camera settings! Whether you are an accomplished image-maker or taking your first nature shots, the practical advice and techniques in this no-nonsense book will increase your odds of finding great subjects, prepare you to document them beautifully, and enhance your overall experience while working in the field.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781682033838
Publisher:	Amherst Media, Incorporated
Publication date:	12/15/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	72 MB
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About the Author

Douglass Owen was a science teacher and USGS geologist before joining the National Park Service to work for nearly twenty years as a park ranger at Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in Idaho. He received a certificate of graduation in Professional Photography from the New York Institute of Photography in 1984 and published his first nature photography article in 1990. Since then, his pictures have been published in a number of calendars, magazines, and books and he has taught numerous two-day nature photography workshops and seminars at Craters of the Moon, for Xanterra in Yellowstone, and for ISU Friends of Learning.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Finding Your Subject 2. Critical Camera Controls 2. Design Powerful Composition 4. A Mindset of Readiness 5. The Decisive Moment 6. Learn to Read the Plants and Animals 7. Time of Day and Weather 8. Planning a Successful Outing 9. Landscape Photography 10. Macro Photography 11. Wildlife Photography Conclusion Index

Editorial Reviews

Douglass Owen is masterful in presenting great guidelines for nature and wildlife photography, derived from years in the field as a park ranger.” —Robert Anderl, Program Coordinator, Idaho State UniversityFriends of Learning

“During almost two decades as a park ranger, Doug utilized his passion for photography to capture the landscape and wildlife of Craters of the Moon.” —Ted Stout, Chief of Interpretation and Education, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve

“Doug Owen’s nature photography workshops have received universally positive remarks and accolades!” —Nolan Olson, Board Chair, Craters of the Moon Natural History Association

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