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Wildlife and Nature Photography Books - A Selection of Good Buys

A selection of Wildlife and Nature Photography Books which have helped our visitors take Better Photographs.

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Birds in Flight.

Birds in Flight in Low Light.

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RPS Nature Group - Cross Fertilisation of Ideas and Techniques

The RPS Nature Group brings together photographers, naturalists and biologists who encourage each other.

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The RPS (Royal Photographic Society) - A must for the serious photographer.

You are unlikely to meet an Amateur or Professional Photographer who cannot benefit by being a member of the RPS.

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Remembering Wildlife ...

Scarcely a week passes that I don't re-read one of my 9 books in the 'Remembering Wildlife' series. There is always one of them on my coffee table for visitors to admire and consider buying one from the founder of this marvellous initiative, Margot Raggett. Each book contains not just beautiful photos from top wildlife photographers and an insight into the individual species, but the sale proceeds are donated to the charities who are doing their utmost to protect them. Yesterday, I pledged to support the 10th book which is due to be published later this year. Whilst focussing one of the most endangered of all mammals, the Pangolin, it also contains photos from all the previous books. Whether of not one of my photos is included, I am proud that this is one thing I can do to help ensure our wildlife is preserved. To find out more, simply click this image or the link below ...

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Black and White Photographs - Taking them can make you a Better Photographer.

Black and white photographs can convey a timeless, 'classic' look that simply isn't possible with colour.

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Travel Photos - Dare to be Different

Travel photos can be much more interesting if you dare to be different.

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The Sky - Taken for granted but offering limitless photo opportunities.

The Sky can function as the main subject of the shot, play a supportive role to a dominant foreground or act as an effective counterpart element.

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What Is RSS?

What is RSS? Really Simple Syndication. What it means to you is that when you subscribe to a site that has an RSS feed, you can keep up-to-date without having to check the site.

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Digital Photography Tips - some of the best can be found here.

Some of the best Digital Photography Tips can be found in these websites and books.

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Photography Tutor - Practical tips to help you TAKE better photographs.

Learn how to take better photos with the photography tutor.

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Camera Focus - Controlling the Lens to your Advantage

Focus of the Lens - How to take advantage of the lens' shape for better photographs with Depth of Field.

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Photography Exposure - What it means and why it is so important.

Do your photographs always turn out just right or are they sometimes too light or too dark? Discover what exposure means and why it is so important.

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Photography Lighting - A Critical Element, though often forgotten

Photography Lighting - If there is one element that can make or break a photograph it is lighting and yet, it is often the least considered element, even if it is thought of at all.

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Photo Composition - What is in the picture and where it is

With photo composition, deciding what to include and where to place it can turn a snap shot into a better photograph.

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Photography Techniques - How to take better photographs.

Learning and understanding the basics of how to set up the camera yourself actually takes you a long way towards improving your photography techniques and therefore taking better photographs.

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Photo Ideas - Things to do with your Images.

Here are some photo ideas that you might like to try out with your better photographs.

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Using a New Camera - Preparing your Thoughts.

Having chosen it you are possibly about to experience one of photography's more frustrating times; having to wait before using a new camera - well until it's delivered or you receive it, maybe as a Christmas gift, anyway. NOW is the best time to prepare for getting the most out of it ...

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Mastering Underwater Photography - The combination of two great pastimes.

There are millions of keen divers in the world but not many have mastered Underwater Photography.

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Choosing a New Camera - Which is the Best for You.

When choosing a New Camera, it's the glass that matters most.

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