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CHAPTER 12
Outdoor
Photography
Objectives
When you have finished reading this chapter, you will be able to:
• Identify the types of subjects covered by the term outdoor
photography.
• Describe the importance to photographers of the lighting
conditions surrounding sunrise and sunset.
• Understand the reasons for using a tripod when
photographing landscapes.
• Explain why manual exposure, focus, and white balance
controls should be used when shooting a panorama with a
digital camera.
• Describe the environmental precautions to be observed when
photographing plants and animals.
• Compare the effects of different shutter speeds on the
appearance of water in motion.
• Compare the various types of close-up equipment and
identify the most suitable use for each type.
Check Your
Photography IQ
Before you read this
chapter, assess your
current understanding of
the chapter content by
taking the chapter pretest.
Technical Terms
catchlight
close-up range
flare
focusing rail
landscape photography
macro photo range
magnification rate
mirror image
nature photography
nodal point
outdoor photography
panorama
photomicrography
reversing ring
windbreak
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