Nature Photo Journal

Overview The Complete Guide to High Dynamic Range Digital Photography written by Ferrel McCollough and published by Lark Books covers many aspects of the photographic technique of High Dynamic Range (HDR) photography.  It’s focus is mainly for those new to the world of HDR photography, but can serve as a reference for more advanced photographers. Chapters [...]

Overview A Field Guide to the Animals of Vernal Pools authored by Leo P. Kenney and Matthew R. Burne is a 77 page, spiral bound, reference book on, as the name suggests, animals of vernal pools.  The book’s focus is on vernal pools located in Massachusetts.  However, I believe this book could be used in most, [...]

Overview Birds of Connecticut:  Field Guide is one in a series of books written by Stan Tekiela on birds of various states.  It contains almost 300 pages and covers close to 150 birds located in Connecticut.  It’s a very handy book to carry in the field because of it’s approximate size of 4.5 inches by [...]

Overview New England Waterfalls written by Greg Parsons and Kate B. Watson is a guide to over four hundred waterfalls located in New England.  The two authors of the book maintain a website at http://www.newenglandwaterfalls.com that contains lots of additional information on waterfalls in New England. What’s Included The book contains an introductory section on the [...]

Overview The Magic of Digital Close-up Photography by Joseph Meehan is part of the Lark Photography Books series and was published in 2006.  It’s a comprehensive overview of various aspects of close-up photography including using DSLR cameras, scanners, accessory equipment, various tips and techniques, and case studies of various photographers.  This book is great for someone new to close-up photography [...]