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Summary: Long on Photos, Short on Content
Review: This slim volume is more about nature photography in general than about digital photography specifically. The images are certainly nice, but one gets the impression that this book was produced mainly to provide a gallery for the author's digital photos. The written information is rather scanty, unlike Ben Long's comprehensive "Complete Digital Photography" book. Although digital and conventional photography are very similar, to get the most out of digital imagery there are many differences that must be dealt with, particularly as regards processing images captured in the digital format.
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Summary: I read this book twice (really)
Review: When I picked up "Digital Nature Photography," I had never heard of Jonathan Cox-a quick scan of the stunning digital photos (anybody opening this book will never question the potential of digital photography) made it apparent that this man knows what he's doing. But after viewing all the photos, I found myself equally drawn by Cox's words. His passion for both photography and nature is clear, and it sets his book apart from the glut of sterile photography books that make me wonder whether the author ever enjoys simply taking pictures. I'm sure photography makes Cox a handsome living, but I never had the sense that he doesn't thoroughly enjoy seeking, composing, and snapping each shot-and just plain being outdoors. This enjoyment comes through loud and clear in Cox's writing. Throughout the book are personal anecdotes that are sometimes harrowing, often amusing, usually informative, and always entertaining. He explains complicated concepts in simple terms, without condescending. I particularly appreciated the commentary on each photo, which provided a brief description of the shot (the camera and lens), and a longer discussion on his objective and how he accomplished it. (We also hear about the failures.) So while "Digital Nature Photography" is a must for anybody planning to photograph nature with a digital camera, I think it will be enjoyed by any photographer or aspiring photographer who just appreciates nature.
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