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The book is packed with details on what seasons are best for photographing different animals, tips on the best locations to photograph them, and techniques for how to approach even the wiliest subjects.     Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the wildlife photo you want every time you pick up the camera.     Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide, photographer and author Laurie Excell, and you will:    Use your camera’s settings to gain full control over the look and feel of your images  Master the photographic basics of composition, focus, depth of field, and much more  Get tips on research, including field ethics and the best locations for photographing your subjects  Learn key techniques for photographing various animals, such as how to approach your subject without disturbing it and how to interpret behavior so that you can anticipate action  Fully grasp all the concepts and techniques as you go, with assignments at the end of every chapter  And once you’ve got the shot, show it off! 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One key element is composition—the creative arrangement of components in the shot, and the way a viewer’s eye travels through an image.  With Composition: From Snapshots to Great Shots, author and photographer Laurie Excell starts with the basics of composition and explores how the elements of color, shape, angles, and contrast work to create compelling images. Contributing photographers, John Batdorff, David Brommer, Rick Rickman, and Steve Simon, provide unique perspectives on black and white, sports, art history, and other subjects related to composition. Beautifully illustrated with large, vibrant photos, this book teaches you how to take control of your photography to get the image you want every time you pick up the camera.  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