Animal Portraits is a fascinating and original collection of photographs from one of the world's top wildlife photographers. Andy Rouse's uncanny ability to go where other photographers hesitate has allowed him to build up a unique collection of images from up close, unusually giving a sense of personality more than showing animal behaviour or habitats. There is the feeling of a real connection with the animals as they look us straight in the eye, often appearing to have stopped and posed for the camera. These encounters will all kinds of wildlife, from the mundane to the exotic and in locations from Asia to Antarctica and America to Europe, amount to a completely fresh and unique view of the animal kingdom.

Animal Portraits

Arts & Photography

Rouse, Andy

Photography & Video

David&Charles

Three hundred spectacular full-color photographs by an award-winning wildlife photographer capture the behavior, life cycle, and habitat of diverse species of penguins--including rockhoppers, king, and gentoo penguins--all set against the backdrop of the inhospitable, harsh environment in which they make their home. 10,000 first printing.

Penguin Life: Surviving With Style in the South Atlantic

Rich, Tracey

Having the skill and knowledge to turn a brief encounter with a badger, deer, or any other animal into a beautiful series of photographs is what wildlife photography is all about. In this book professional wildlife photographer Andy Rouse explains clearly how with some hard work, patience and a little luck, readers can take pictures that will be the envy of others. 
This book has two distinct sections: Techniques and Case Studies. The techniques section provides readers with the basic grounding to be confident enough to go out and find their subject. The case studies take a practical look at several common species and Rouse's approach to photographing them. They will provide a starting point for readers' wildlife photography, which will lead to eventual success. For beginner and advanced photographers.

Photographing Animals in the Wild

Fountain Pr Ltd

For those who want to take their wildlife images to the next level, this essential guide is extensively illustrated with images taken on film and digital cameras, showing what to do and how to do it. Succinct and easy to understand, it is packed with tips for using animal behaviour to your advantage in a wide range of situations, as well as photographic techniques to bring out an animal's 'personality.' Including: •Birds and sea life, nocturnal animals, on safari and at the zoo •Approaching wildlife ethically (and safely!) •Capturing close-ups and portraits, group and habitat shots •Exposure, focal lenght and making the best use of natural light •What to take and where to go, including wildlife 'hot spots' such as Africa and Borneo Andy Rouse is renown for his novel and evocative images that convey the experience of getting up close and personal with some of the greatest and potentially most dangerous creatures in the world. His international reputation is built on both his technical ability in the field and his expertise in digital RAW processing. A television presenter and lecturer, he is the author of several books and many magazine articles, and frequently escorts photographic expeditions to far-flung corners of the globe. Andy is passionate about the message that his images express and sees his work as contributing to the general appreciation of our precious wildlife.

Lonely Planet Wildlife Photography: A Guide to Taking Better Pictures

Lonely Planet

Life In The Wild: A Photographer's Year

One of the best at the art of wildlife photography presents a year of his work in an informative and visually remarkable diary. From January's visit to India (and its magnificent tigers) to March's Arctic journey (where a sleeping polar cub lies atop mama bear) to December's African safari (leopards, jackals, hyenas), each month includes valuable information on planning a trip, packing equipment, and taking the actual shot. Almost every page features breathtaking examples of the author's pictures, and special boxed tips focus on shooting in low-light, selecting film stock, capturing silhouettes, and more. Digital cameras, underwater photography, macro lenses, coping with weather and its effects, and producing scans: it's all here, along with advice on photographing "local wildlife," because even when you're home, the fun can continue.

Life in the Wild: A Photographer's Year

Guild of Master Craftsman Pubns ltd

With the help of beautiful images as examples, professional photographer Andy Rouse answers all the questions that existing digital-SLR camera users, and those planning to convert from film, need to ask. From setting up the camera to managing the finished photograph, this fully illustrated guide covers the latest digital developments in user-friendly language. In addition to defining basic terminology, Rouse reviews the advantages of the digital camera and its technical operation. He helps you make key decisions about digital capture (whether to choose RAW or JPEG format), how to perform digital conversions, choosing and using computer software, and archiving and management.

Digital SLR Masterclass

Photographers Inst Pr

New in Paper One of the best at the art of wildlife photography presents a year of his work in an informative and visually remarkable diary. From January's visit to India (and its magnificent tigers) to March's Arctic journey (where a sleeping polar cub lies atop its mother) to December's African safari (leopards, jackals, hyenas), each month includes valuable information on planning a trip, packing equipment, and taking the actual shot. Almost every page features breathtaking examples of the author's pictures, and special boxed tips focus on shooting in low-light, selecting film stock, capturing silhouettes, and more. Digital cameras, underwater photography, macro lenses, coping with weather and its effects, and producing scans: it's all here, along with advice on photographing wildlife close to home.

It's the digital age for cameras, as successful pros and beginners alike realize they'll never run out of film, face the wrong weather, ruin a sequence, or lose a treasured album. An award-winning TV director shows how easy it is to enjoy a Digital SLR camera for capturing a baby's first step, the winning basket, or the peak of a sunrise. The explanations come without the usual jargon, but with the author's own photos to illustrate each technique: choosing the right camera for you, the whats and whens of choosing JPEGs or RAWs, startups and setups, darkroom creativity, storage and cataloging for a lifetime, and distribution as greeting cards, gifts, and wild new acts of your own imagination.

Digital Slr Handbook

A RAW file allows far more flexibility than a JPEG will, and enthusiastic amateur photographers everywhere are discovering their vast potential. RAW files open up a whole new world of image processing where photos can go from ordinary to perfect simply and quickly. In Understanding RAW Photography, renowned photographer Andy Rouse follows the entire procedure from start to finish: the volume takes the form of an easy-to-follow workflow overview, covering all the essentials right from the beginning of a shoot. Rouse explains how to make software choices; work in the field; edit, correct, and process the picture; and ultimately display it in print or on screen. A wide range of images and screen grabs illustrate techniques both basic and advanced, as well as creative possibilities.

Understanding Raw Photography

Since Hannibal crossed the Alps with 40 powerful, war-going elephants and 50,000 men in 219 BC, this huge, yet endearing creature has fascinated us. Explore their history, habitat and the way they live, understand why their future is under threat and unearth some fascinating facts such as how a bull can drink 100 liters at one sitting!

Elephants (Wildlife Monographs)

Science & Math

Biological Sciences

Evans Mitchell Books

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