Digital Techniques for Successful Nature Photography

Beginners at digital photography are capable of producing excellent nature images, as demonstrated in this comprehensive how-to guide to important elements such as camera selection, understanding camera settings, and learning specific techniques. By starting with basic technical and artistic considerations like lighting and exposure, and easing into brief lessons on landscapes, close-ups, and wildlife imaging, amateurs can immediately advance into effective nature photography. Novices can then focus on particular areas--maintaining balance between natural elements and human subjects, positioning the horizon within the frame of a landscape, and becoming familiar with safety regulations in wild animal habitats.