The National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography

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The National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography

It could be Artic wilderness in silence. An old tree in the woods. A solitary tiger hunting. A hummingbird dancing along your back porch. Photographs of ethereal subjects are rare, no matter their subject. and Capturing landscapes and wildlife is as soul-stirring.
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There is so much beauty in the world. and Intrigue is what it requires to Photograph. The Only problem: The perfect landscape and wildlife shot is so tricky that if you don’t know how to shoot what you’re seeing at the right time and the right moment, you’re likely to These natural wonders are too beautiful to be missed.

Sometimes, however, it seems that some photographers simply have an innate talent. to Photographers can capture these subjects through their lenses. But even the world’s greatest landscape or wildlife photographers are operating from a learnable set of skills, techniques, tricks, tools, and Perspectives to Get their award-winning photos featuring snowcapped mountains and shimmering sunsets as well as curious monkeys. and vibrant fish. How to recognize this? to Natural light is the best way to work to move quickly and quietly, how to Play with depth of field and Perspective. to How to research your subjects to These photos will show you how to view the world like a professional photographer. and other insights can help photographers at all levels take smarter, sharper photos—whether you’re on a short walk through your backyard or on a grand trip to Some of the most extraordinary regions on the planet.

There is nothing better to These skills can be explained and Expert photographers share their insights National GeographicHis trained eyes produce some of nature’s most stunning images. In The National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography, National Geographic photographers Michael Melford and Tim Laman and their stories and What makes a landscape great? and Wildlife photography. Taking you around the world from the comfort of your own home, they’ve created 24 visually-rich, adventure-packed lectures that lay bare the art of seeing that’s essential to Photographing unforgettable images of penguin colonies and dramatic waterfalls in the desert, penguin colonies and birds of Paradise. and You can do so much more.

Imagine a Landscape Expert

Cameras are powerful tools, but they don’t take pictures by themselves.

“You have to imagine the photograph you want, frame it, and make the image,” Mr. Melford said. “In other words, the most important tool for photography is not your camera but your eye, your vision, your mind.”

In the 12 first lectures of The National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography, you’ll travel alongside Mr. Melford as he ventures out into the field in search of moments in natural time that can’t be missed. This tour will take you through forests, deserts, and parks. and He reveals how he preserves to Look at and All things frozen ponds and Rapid-flowing waterfalls to Star-filled skies and desert dunes.

As you comb through his wide-ranging portfolio of landscape photographs, you’ll discover just what it takes to see landscapes with a seasoned photographer’s eye. You’ll learn:

Which lenses are best for photographing particular vistas? The 16-35mm zoom lens can help you highlight both the larger areas of a landscape and the smaller ones.
How photographers research the landscapes that they love to Snap a picture of them before they start to shoot (including quick captures). “sketches” on their mobile phones);
How to Play with natural colors by slowing down your shutter speed when it is overcast or windy so that the colors around you can mix and Combine them;
How simple tools found in most editing programs can help restore the magic of what was seen in nature originally and
How to You can make your photos stand out by creating your own style. to What you see of the world.

Follow Wild Stories of Wild Animals

In the second part of this exciting course, Mr. Laman introduces to you to The unique challenges involved in telling visual stories about wildlife and The techniques needed to Do it right.

Imagine how impossible this is to Get animals to sit still for a photo—especially in their natural habitats. How does a wildlife photographer do it?

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Each of Mr. Laman’s lectures in The National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography is crafted like a photographic expedition, in which he recounts what it’s like to You should venture out into the wild (often in unpleasant situations) to Get amazing images of animals

Take a trip to the Galapagos Islands, where you’ll find out how a wildlife photographer captures the daily habits of albatrosses and Sea lions
For a photo series about orangutans, visit the Borneo forests. It will be a great experience. to Photos can tell the story about animals in their natural environment.
Travel to Through the murk Bangladesh and The Sundarbans are covered in mangrove forests and In the hope of locating elusive tigers, you can set up camera traps.
Take a plunge under the water for the perfect shot to capture the colorful fish found in coral reefs.
You can learn patience. and Remote camera work is a skill that allows you to search for exotic birds such as the Greater Bird-of-Paradise.

Photographing in the forest or full sun is no problem for Mr. Laman, whether you are shooting at night or day, on foot, in a vehicle or on foot, or both. and His works are a guarantee to inspire you to Get out! and You can think about wildlife differently.

A Dynamic Team of Photographers – Learn from them

Every lecture The National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography Will inform and Get inspired with insider tips to Keep this in mind whenever you use a camcorder to Capture the world around.

Try altering flat landscape photos by using leading lines and frames within frames. and Repeating patterns to Dramatic effects can be added.
Learn about natural history and become a scholar. By knowing how species act in their natural environment, you can anticipate the peak moment of their behavior—and It is yours.
When shooting up at the sky, try turning on your camera’s polarizing filter, which will take the haze out of your pictures and Make the sky brighter
If you’re photographing nocturnal animals, pay attention to The shadows that your flashes create. You should focus on the unique adaptations such as large eyes and ears.

You can bring Mr. Melford and These lectures, Mr. Laman and me, do more than reveal the secrets to two challenging forms of photography. They will give you complementary ideas to Take a look at the natural world.

Veteran of over 30 years National Geographic The International Center of Photography has recognized landscape photos taken by these photographers. PhotographyMr. Melford uses an artistic approach to photography. A regular contributor is Mr. Laman to National Geographic Magazine for nearly 20 years. It adopts a scientific approach to document endangered species. and Biodiversity hotspots

The These lectures allow for photography to be displayed. to Take the following steps: The National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography one of the most visually captivating Great Courses you’ll experience.

And with this dynamic team’s stories and lessons, you’ll come away with empowering ideas and Approaches the next time that you are in the perfect place at the right time of the day or up-close with your cameraand-personality with a curious animal