Wildlife and Nature Photography Books“A Selection of Good Buys”If you were to read all the wildlife and nature photography books available, you would have no time to take photographs. How do you pick a
few which will help you?
The books listed here have all been read and recommended by visitors to better-photographs.com. Some of them cover a broad range of topics and techniques whilst others specialize on specific areas and subject types. General Technique Photography Books Underwater Photography Books Wildlife & Nature Photography Books
They have all
helped their readers to improve and progress.
If you have read one which is not on the list and you would recommend it, then please spare a minute to help your fellow photographers by completing the short form at the bottom of this page. Wildlife & Nature Photography Books 50 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year - Rosamund Kidman Cox
The Handbook of Bird Photography - Bence Mate
The Photographers Guide to Etosha National Park - Mario & Jenny Fazekas and Kathryn Haylett
Available from Kruger-2-Kalahari LIFE: A Journey through Time - Frans Lanting
2020 VISION: One Vision to Rebuild Our Natural Home
Available from amazon.co.uk RSPB Guide to Digital Wildlife Photography - David Tipling
Available from amazon.co.uk Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Portfolio 20 - Rosamund Kidman Cox
Available from amazon.co.uk  100
Ways To Take Better Nature & Wildlife Photographs - Guy EdwardesThis is a practical, accessible guide to photographing nature and wildlife from one of the UK's top nature photographers. Suitable for all levels of photographer, "100 Ways to Take Better Nature & Wildlife Photographs" features 100 practical and inspiring tips on every aspect of the genre. Guy Edwardes' beathtaking pictures accompany his easy-to-follow advice on a wide range of subjects from capturing the actions of large mammals to snapping wild birds and flowers in the garden. With tips on everything from technique to composition, coping with extreme field conditions to Photoshop software manipulation, this is an invaluable guide for anyone with a passion for photography or the natural world. Available from amazon.co.uk and amazon.com  Tooth and Claw
- Peter Cairns
Based in the heart of Scotland's Cairngorms
National Park,
Peter Cairns is a freelance nature photographer with a deep fascination
for our relationship with the natural world. Available from amazon.co.uk  Untamed - Steve
Bloom
For more than ten years, photographer Steve Bloom travelled all over the world, roaming through the jungles of Borneo, the African savannahs, and the frozen banks of Antarctica to assemble this dazzling collection of photographs of animals in their environments. With an international range that is rare in books of animal photography, the 200 photographs in Untamed bring to life a vast panorama of animal diversity, and of the landscapes, climates, and habitats in which they live. Here we see the serene gaze of a gorilla relaxing in the rainforest, a shark jumping in midair to catch its prey, a Siberian tiger traipsing through the snow, and penguins congregating on an ice floe. Bloom’s anthropomorphic approach reveals rage, tenderness, and even humor in his subjects, capturing those fleeting moments when the gap between animal and human seems to disappear altogether. These amazing images, augmented by a personal account of Bloom’s unforgettable career as a wildlife photographer, make Untamed an essential volume for all animal and photography lovers. Available from amazon.co.uk  Mara
Serengeti:
A Photographer's Paradise - Jonathan & Angela Scott
Mara-Serengeti captures the essence of living in the Mara-Serengeti region in a way that you would not experience in a dozen safaris to Africa. The images of predators, prey, wildlife migrations, and the Masai bring you close up during moments of blazing color in the sky and dramatic action in the grasslands. The images are improved by thoughtful essays that draw on the photographers' many years of experience with these subjects. The animal photographs are mostly grouped by subject and include lions, leopards, zebras, wart hogs, impalas, cheetahs, wildebeest, hyenas, crocodiles, vultures, and wild dogs. The subjects are usually of animal families, migration, killing, and eating in often symbolic settings for these activities. The Masai images come at the book's end, sort of completing the evolutionary progression of the food chain.Wildlife and Nature Photography Books Available from amazon.co.uk  Kruger:
Images
of a Great African Park - Nigel Dennis
A visual representation of one of Africa's great wildernesses and most-visited national parks. Nigel Dennis's photographs of Kruger and its many inhabitants are prefaced by a textual introduction to the conservation and natural history of the park. Michael Brett describes the diverse habitats of the Southern, Central, Northern and Far Northern regions of the park, and offers insight into the diversity of wildlife characteristic of each of them. Available from amazon.co.uk  Life
in the
Wild: A Photographer's Year - Andy Rouse
For
those familiar with the name of Andy Rouse, this book will come as no
surprise. Andy is simply one of the very best wildlife photographers
the world has seen, this book details the highs and lows of a year in
his life. Available from amazon.co.uk  Catching
the
Moment - Richard du Toit & Gerald Hinde
Catching the Moment gives both aspirant and seasoned wildlife photographers a wealth of useful tips and information, but more than that, an appreciation of the love of nature and the artistry behind breath-taking images such as those re-published here. Even 'armchair photographers', however, will enjoy following the record of these moments, for the beauty of the vast panorama they explore, and the insight they yield into patterns of behaviour amongst the observed.Wildlife and Nature Photography Books Available from amazon.co.uk  Visions: Earth's
Elements in Bird and Nature Photography - Kevin T Karlson, Lloyd
Spitalnik, Scott Elowitz
This book contains a varied collection of more than 450 bird and nature photographs that reflect the personal visions of the three authors and eight other wildlife photographers. The theme of the book is set by the elements of the planet (earth, fire, air, and water) and includes an assortment of nature photographs, from exciting action and moody contemplation, are connected to these elements. Throughout the book, each two-page layout tells a story that relates to the subjects or habitats shown on the pages, or creates a mood using color themes that connect with one of the earth's elements. Relevant quotes about nature are interspersed
throughout the book, and personalized captions share interesting
information about each photograph. Available from amazon.co.uk  Photographing
the Natural World - Heather Angel
Containing
130 of the author's photographs, and covering topics such as cloud
formations, Arctic conditions, the subtle use of flash, night
photography and courtship rituals, this is a guide to photographing the
natural world. Available from amazon.co.uk  The
Art of
Nature Photography - Niall Benvie
This definitive, up-to-the-minute book on the
popular field of nature photography instructs the reader in the
techniques needed to consistently create stunning images based on the
very latest camera and computer innovations. Available from amazon.co.uk  Insect
Photography: Art and Techniques - John Bebbington
Insect photography is a challenging and stimulating art. Well-shot images give stunning results, which can aid study and enhance enjoyment of the natural world. This practical book explains how to reliably take those photographs. Through introducing insects and their behaviour, it advises on when and how to see nature at work and, by instructing on techniques, it shows how to capture the moment to dramatic effect. Available from amazon.co.uk  Close-up
and
Macro: A Photographer's Guide - Robert Thompson
An excellent guide to macro photography. Advice on
chosing hardware, including working with flash; detailed sections on
photographing flowers, insects and fungi; photographing the seasons. Available from amazon.co.uk Recommend Photography Books Please note: I have a zero spam tolerance policy. Be assured that I do not share
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