Photographer's Guide to Yellowstone & the Tetons
by Joseph K. Lange
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Author: Joseph K. LangeEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2000-01-01
ISBN: 0811728951
Number of pages: 128
Publisher: Stackpole Books
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Book Review: Right-on, comprehensive
Summary: 5 Stars
A caveat: I am a total amateur who takes pictures only during the one or two annual vacations using very simple equipment!
I just came back after 5 days at YS and GT parks. I was very impressed by how accurate Joseph's suggestions were -- in terms of the preferred times, angles and such to take pictures from. For example, Joseph had suggested taking pictures of the Old Faithful NOT from the benches in front of the Inn, but from the lodge side or from another angle which would include some colorful runoffs in the picture. I managed to pick up a rainbow with the waterfall from Uncle Tom's trail in my video (my still camera did nt pick it up). Other suggetsions also turned out to be as accurate and useful. More importantly, it is absolutely free of fluff and hence you can read it in a 2 hours flight to YS!
When I first looked at Joseph's pictures, I felt like there was probably a tad excessive use of filters to exaggerate the contrasts (the blues appeared to me to be a bit more blue than what would have been real). I never got to verify this as the sky was grey in YS and GT when I was there! Anyways, it is just a matter of taste. If you like Joseph's results (they are stunning), you can use the detailed input he provides on the use of the polarizer and the filters. Even otherwise, his suggestions on just the spots and times to take pictures from make the book very valuable.
The book is organized based on features -- waterfalls, geysers, animals and so on. That is probably useful for many. However, for family vacationers, coverage by location (Norris, West Thumb,...) would probably have been easier to use. I had to correlate the suggested times for photography from Joseph with the info I got on how to cover each location from another excellent book (YS Treasures by J Chappel).
Overall, I strongly recommend the book.
Summary of Photographer's Guide to Yellowstone & the Tetons
60 color photos throughout 3 maps 6 x 9* Insider information on getting the best shots
* Illustrated with stunning Yellowstone and Tetons scenics
Photographers from around the world can find a wealth of wonderful images at Yellowstone and Grand Tetons national parks: dramatic geysers, glittering waterways, majestic mountains, unique wild animals. Now they can make the most of their visits to the parks with the help of the expert information in this first-ever guide to Yellowstone and the Tetons especially for photographers. Where and when to go, how to find the best shots, what equipment to take and techniques to use, park rules and regulations, how to avoid the crowds-all illustrated with brilliant color images. A must-have for anyone who wants to take great pictures in the parks.
Joseph K. Lange, author of Stackpole's How to Photograph Landscapes (0-8117-2456-5), has spent years taking pictures and offering workshops throughout the American West. He and his wife operate Dramatic Light Nature Photography in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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