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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.

Average Customer Rating:

So-so but wouldn't recommend

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I was a bit disappointed with this book. My expectations were too high after purchasing Photographer's Guide to Yosemite by Michael Frye and expecting the Yellowstone book would be as helpful or would at least come close to it. I specifically marked certain areas of the book to make sure to visit these areas at the times he suggested. Unfortunately after arriving there at the times specified he said were good times, I was greatly disappointed. Maybe his use of polarizers and possibly Photoshop to overly saturate his shots has lead him to believe that some of these sites at certain times are good times to go. I'm not against these at all because I use them as well but only to a certain degree. I would consider myself an advanced amateur photographer. This has been a serious hobby of mine for a few years now. He was precise on where to go for wildlife shots and times of day to shoot them as I think any photographer who has been doing this even for a short period of time would know that softer light such as close to sunset or sunrise are the best times to capture these types of animals. But overall, I rarely used the book when out there on where to find my next location to shoot. We spent the first day and a half driving the roads throughout the park to get acquainted with the park. From then on, we based our shoots on what we had already learned of the park by driving through it the first days there.

Very helpful	Customer Rating:
This is a very helpful book when photographing Teton and Yellowstone. I was able to decide exactly what equipment to pack prior to the trip and it was exactly what I needed.

Photographer's Guide to Yellowstone and the Tetons	Customer Rating:
Good pointers for each geographic location. Could be updated to add digital photography tips, but my long experience enabled me to accommodate for that.

Lack of Index	Customer Rating:
I would have given the Photographers Guide to Yellowstone & the Titons a 5 Star Rating if there was an index in the back of the book for easy reference while out in the field. It is difficult trying to remember what page the subject that your looking at is on. That being said, it is still a good reference book on the area and I do not regret buying it.

Great for Novice Photographer

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I bought this book to take along on a vacation trip to Yellowstone and the Tetons in mid-June 2007. I found it to be a great source to take photos of often photographed natural icons at different views and angles as well as some shots that the average traveler would not know about without this book. For instance I would not have known about the great shots that can be taken of the Mormon Row Barns with the Tetons in the background without this book. Perhaps more seasoned photographers may know about these different places but I for one would not have had a clue. I would have ended my vacation with the same shots of Yellowstone and the Tetons that everyone else has. The book took me off the beaten path where I got some great shots and expierenced the pleasures of getting away from the main road. Other valuable information was the instructions on what time of day is best to shoot a certain shot, tips about exposure, and valuable tips about using filters that made my pictures stand out. The book was concise, accurate, and very easy to follow and understand for an novice like me.