Creative Nature Photography Practice Book D. Schoonhoven

See and photograph nature motifs with different eyes.

Learn from the best nature photographers in the Netherlands how to take exceptional pictures of traditional nature motifs. Develop an eye for special motifs and unusual perspectives, see photo opportunities in detail and master the challenge of difficult lighting situations. Learn how to use adverse circumstances and limitations creatively and appreciate the benefits of a location on your doorstep. Use the colours and shapes of nature to create images, or work out contrasts with the black-and-white mode. Use sharpness and blur as stylistic devices or abstract and alienate your motifs.

The book is divided into the chapters of vision, composition, abstraction, movement, light and equipment. The individual workshops teach techniques of photography and image design on the basis of fascinating image examples. Portfolios of well-known photographers such as Heike Odermatt, Theo Bosboom or Jan van der Greef offer the reader a wealth of new image ideas. Under the heading "Creativity", nature photographers formulate their own personal approach to creativity and inspiration.

From the content:
- Developing style and vision
- patterns, lines, shapes
- Colour and black and white
- Breaking the rules of composition
- Abstraction and alienation
- Long exposure times and camera movement
- High Key and Low Key
- Using Lensbabys and Vintage Lenses
- multiple exposures
- Creative postproduction