Grab your camera and head outside. What’s stopping you from enjoying photography in the great outdoors? Whether it’s just in your back garden, or out in the rugged countryside, this essential guide has all the hints, tips and project guides you need to free up your creativity and get more out of your outdoor photography. From the most intimate macro shots, to great landscapes, it’s all here. Within the pages of this guide our team of professional photographers will take you through our comprehensive guide to becoming a far better outdoor photographer. 100% unofficial.
The Complete Outdoor Photography Manual
OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY HINTS & TIPS • Some handy quick reference tips to start you off
OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY HINTS & TIPS
GETTING STARTED • Some essentials to start shooting outdoors
Choosing the right camera • Which one is right for you to take outdoors on your next adventure?
Your next camera? • Some interesting cameras to consider
Choosing the right lens • Make sure your next lens is right for the job
Tripod tips • The best way to avoid camera shake spoiling your shots
Digital storage • Your precious holiday photos in safe hands
USING YOUR CAMERA • Learn how to get the most out of your camera
How image compression works • How you can squeeze that big panorama into such a small file
The right mode for the right conditions • If you’re trying to capture fast action on the football field or a sweeping panorama, there’s a mode for that
Staying focused • Don’t miss out on a good photo due to incorrect focusing
How shutter speed affects your photos • Some simple tips that keep your photos sharp
Changing your view with focal length • Focal length is another great compositional and creative tool to use in your outdoor photography
Understanding how aperture works • Aperture can control how much of your picture is sharp and how much is out of focus
Controlling the light • Accurate exposure in challenging outdoor lighting conditions is the key to good photos
Keep an eye on white balance • Outdoor colour balance can sometimes be a challenge
Landscapes and hyperfocal distance • How to make your outdoor shots as sharp as they can be
The rules of composition • Make a good picture great with some simple tips
OUTDOOR PROJECTS • Learn creative techniques and enjoy being outside
Action cameras and the great outdoors • Going places where DSLRs fear to tread
The GoPro action camera • Taking it outside with action cameras
Having fun shooting on land • This is where the action cam is right at home
Explore the deep with your GoPro • We dip our toe into water-based action
Aerial action • Get your GoPro airborne for a unique view of the world
Outdoor macro photography • Some top tips for shooting macro outdoors
Macro photography tips
Capturing star trails • Our essential guide to star trail photography
In-car long exposure • A different take on traffic trail long exposure images
Pets and animal photography • Time to get our furry friends ready for their close-up
The ‘magic cloth’ technique • With some practice you may find there is no need for a camera bag full of ND grad filters
Daytime long exposure photography • Give your daytime shots a long exposure twist
Selective focus • Where blur is beautiful
Off-camera flash • Set your flash and your creative vision free
Changing your point of view • It’s time to change your perspective on things
A matter of focus • A practical guide to using focusing methods on your camera
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