Retired park ranger Douglass Owen shows you how to create your best-ever photos of landscapes and animals. With advice on everything from exposure to composition, this book is a great resource for photographers of all levels.

Six paramount tips --Equipment: keep it simple -- Simple camera controls -- Tips for sharp pictures -- Learn the skills of a naturalist -- Finding and approaching animals -- Bird photography -- What to photograph -- Respect the environment -- Timing your shoot -- Direction of light -- Lighting and filtration -- Composition -- Further study tips -- Suggested reading.