Recommended Reading for Wildlife & Nature Photographers

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new & notable sign up for e-notices search Lucid Images	Photography Books General \| Digital Photography \| Nature & Wildlife Guides Business\| Gear \| Jan's Picks \| Publications & Newsletters General Photography The New Complete Guide to Wildlife Photography : How to Get Close and Capture Animals on Film by Joe McDonald - A great book to have in your library. National Geographic Photography Field Guide : Secrets to Making Great Pictures by Peter K. Burian, et al - Great how-to book. The Basic Book of Photography by Tom Grimm, et al - A nice book for beginners that covers the basic technical aspects of SLR photography. John Shaw's Closeups in Nature by John Shaw - One of the best books on macro photography available. John Shaw's Focus on Nature by John Shaw - For anyone interested in nature photography. Nature Photographer's Complete Guide to Professional Field Techniques by John Shaw - Nice guide for anyone interested in nature photography. The Art of Outdoor Photography by Boyd Norton - Comprehensive volume on style and technique for outdoor shooting. Beyond the Basics II More Inovative Techniques for Outdoor/Nature Photographers by George Lepp top of page Digital Photography The D1 Generation - The best book available on the Nikon D1 family. My favorite reference. Nature & Wildlife Guides The Sibley Guide to Birds - The best bird identification book. The one I refer to at home. National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America : Revised and Updated by Jon L. Dunn - One of the best bird identification books available. My personal favorite for the field. National Geographic's Guide to Wildlife Watching : 100 of the Best Places in America to See Animals in Their Natural Habitats by Glen Martin, NGS - Includes best times to visit. Very nice book for those who are looking for new places to shoot. The Sibley Guide to Bird Life & Behavior - Compiled essays from ornithologists on bird anatomy, ethology and behavior. Excellent. The Complete Tracker: Tracks, Signs, and Habits of North American Wildlife by Len McDougall. Excellent. Shared Spirits - Wildlife and Native Americans by Dennis L. Olsen. This is a very interesting collection of stories about the 12 most revered animals of Native Americans. It's amazing what you can learn through observations like these. top of page Business John Shaw's Business of Nature Photography : A Professional's Guide to Marketing and Managing a Successful Nature Photography Business by John Shaw - Covers just about everything you need to get you business started. Gear Magic Latern Nikon Lenses by B. Moose Peterson - Covers all the Nikon lenses. Nikon System Handbook by B. Moose Peterson - Covers all the Nikon equipment. top of page Jan's Picks The Art of Bird Photography : The Complete Guide to Professional Field Techniques by Arthur Morris - Excellent book for any serious photographer. Bird Photography : Pure and Simple by Arthur Morris - Great little book. Tracking & the Art of Seeing - How to Read Animal Tracks and Sign by Paul Rezendes. One of the best books of its type. top of page Publications & Newsletters Outdoor Photographer BT Journal Wild Birds Birder's World PC Photo Shoot the Light top of page Search for More Books Search: Keywords:
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