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National Geographic Guide to Landscape and Wildlife Photography

Series: Great Courses
4.8
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Episodes
24
Rating
TVPG
Year
2016
Language
English
Publisher
The Great Courses

About

National Geographic photographers Michael Melford and Tim Laman reveal stories and secrets about great landscape and wildlife photography. Taking you around the world, their 24 visually-rich lectures present the art of seeing that's key to taking unforgettable photos of desert cliffs, penguin colonies, dramatic waterfalls, and more.

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Episodes

1 to 3 of 24

1. Landscape Photographer, Landscape Artist

30m

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Start your photographic adventure by grounding yourself in the essence of great landscape photography. How is it like fly fishing? What artists and photographers have influenced Mr. Melford's own work? What three elements and tools do photographers need to capture breathtaking shots of the natural world?

2. Seeing the Way the Camera Sees

30m

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Every image in these lectures was captured with equipment found in Mr. Melford's backpack. Peer inside the landscape photographer's bag and discover when to use essential tools including cable releases, different lenses (such as the perfect landscape lens) and polarizing filters (which take the haze out of sky and water).

3. What's in My Bag?

30m

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Shutter speed, depth of field, and ISO (a camera's sensitivity to light). Discover how these technical concepts work with one another to form the foundation of powerful landscape photos. Also, learn how to sketch "a shot with your mobile phone to see if it's worth pursuing."

Extended Details

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Artists

Michael Melfordwriter
Tim Lamanwriter
Michael Melfordactor
Tim Lamanactor