Susan Young is a photographer and writer living in South Devon. She gives wildlife photography courses, and has had numerous photographic exhibitions, as well as publishing various books and articles. She now carries out research with Natural England and the Woodland Trust on the use of CCTV cameras to monitor wildlife.
Description
Preface Introduction Getting started (for the novice) Chapter 1: Birds Garden birds Birds of rivers, lakes and wetlands Woodland birds Heathland and moorland birds Birds of coast and estuary Birds of prey Shortcuts to finding birds to photograph General fieldcraft for birds Photographic equipment and techniques for birds Chapter 2: Mammals Deer Red Foxes Badgers Hedgehogs Mice and voles Stoats and weasels Red Squirrels Otters Seals Shortcuts to finding mammals to photograph Chapter 3: Dragonflies and Butterflies Dragonflies Damselflies Butterflies Chapter 4: Other Animal Groups The easy ones Reptiles Other rare and protected species Chapter 5: Equipment Camera equipment Fieldcraft equipment Chapter 6: Photographic Details For the new photographer For the more experienced Images and their camera values Appendix Index
Reviews
The biggest challenge for nature photographers everywhere is finding great examples of wildlife to take pictures of. In this book, Susan Young helps you understand the subtleties of various habitats to improve your chances of finding the birds, mammals, insects and reptiles that live there. There's also useful advice on equipment and a guide to building a hide. -- Graeme Green * BBC Wildlife * Author Susan Young calls on a great deal of personal experience with wildlife, and there is good advice on how to get close enough to animals to take quality shots without disturbing or scaring them. * Amateur Photographer Magazine * This book is an easy read and is peppered with examples, both in photographs and text, to illustrate specifics for locating and photographing wildlife. The author holds nothing back and is willing to share her methods for achieving success in a straightforward manner. * Apogee Magazine * Wildlife Photography Fieldcraft fills an important gap in photography literature. It is a unique and much needed gem amongst the myriad available photography books. Overall, this book is perfect for both amateur and professional photographers wanting to increase their knowledge of British wildlife, and one that I thoroughly recommend. * The Mammal Society * Lots of books will tell you how to use your camera for composition and exposure, but this is one of the few to tell you how to be there. -- Conrad Obregon, Nikonians.org