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AFRICA: A PHOTOGRAPHIC SAFARI 
by Carlyle Thompson

Thompson’s stunning pictures and vivid descriptions create a sobering portrait of Africa’s poverty. In a place so rich in mystical beauty, minerals, and wildlife, Africa’s poor present a marked contrast to their environment. Yet Thompson shows the warmth and strength of these people who love life despite having to do without.
AFRICAN SAFARI PHOTOGRAPHY 
by Chris Weston

reveals that knowledge that has helped him make it as a pro. Packed with inspirational images this book includes: how to plan your safari and what to take; photographic tips and techniques from a leading professional; advice on where and when to travel; in-depth guides to the best locations; and vital information on the behaviour patterns of animals.
BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY : PURE AND SIMPLE 
by Arthur Morris

An amazing amount of useful information packed into a booklet not much bigger than the average camera manual. This is one book that is to be found permanently stashed in my camera bag while out in the African bushveld. Particularly noteworthy are the chapters dealing with lenses, exposure, film types and composition.
PHOTOGRAPHING ANIMALS IN THE WILD 
by Andy Rouse

Photographic Hints and Tips – a book on how to get started in wildlife photography. Rouse details where to find wildlife and how to get close without causing alarm. He lists the subjects which can best be seen from hides, how to build simple structures and when you can expect to get results.
ENDANGERED LIAISONS (HARDCOVER) 
by Don Shay

With this compilation of words and photographs, Don Shay has produced a vivid and compelling book that will resonate with anyone who has been on safari, anyone who is considering such an adventure, or anyone content to remain at home and enjoy the wonders of Africa from afar.
THE NEW COMPLETE GUIDE TO WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY : HOW TO GET CLOSE AND CAPTURE ANIMALS ON FILM 
by Joe McDonald

Topics covered include: exposure; the best camera systems for photographing wildlife; lenses; working with electric flash; designing pictures; and handling contrast. The book documents how to get close to animals unnoticed by them via stalking, building blinds and by using remote photography.
THE ART OF OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHY 
by Boyd Norton

Techniques for the Advanced Amateur and Professional – The Professional Approach to Composition, Creativity, and Ligh Boyd Norton “details important techniques in learning how to see pictures, using lenses creatively, selecting film and filters, analyzing light for best pictures, and experimenting with various creative interpretations,”
THE NEW COMPLETE GUIDE TO NIGHT AND LOW-LIGHT DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY, UPDATED EDITION
by Lee Frost

Aimed at photographers who pack away their cameras as soon as light levels fall, this brilliant book shows how, with just a little skill and imagination, even amateurs can produce breathtaking photographs in nighttime or low-light settings.
LONELY PLANET’S GUIDE TO TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY
by Richard I’Anson

The beginner, intermediate or advanced photographer will find many useful tips. All the travel photography aspects are covered, not only the technical ones. All the pictures are documented, an exquisite rarity. The writer, editors and publishers of this book should be proud of this little wonder. ( Reviewer: A reader from Miami, FL USA This books has a perfect balance )
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHY FIELD GUIDE: SECRETS TO MAKING GREAT PICTURES 
by Peter K. Burian, Robert Caputo, National Geographic Society

Burian and Caputo share the secrets to making great photographs in this engaging and informative guide. * Making photographs of people, landscapes, and wildlife * How-to tips from ten of National Geographic’s top photographers * Charts for selecting the right film, filter, and exposure * Cameras, lenses, and maintenance * Using existing light and flash * Tips on effective composition * Computers and photography * Travel tips and gear * Photography Web sites
PHOTOGRAPHING LANDSCAPES 
by John Hedgecoe

covers basic techniques in a readable way and is well illustrated with photographs. It’s excellent value and a great introduction to Landscape Photography
AFRICA 
by Olivier Follmi

From the deserts of Namibia to the savannah of Cameroon, from the Himba shepherds to the Peul nomads, this moving collection of 200 images takes readers on a voyage of discovery through the heart of African life and thought, revealing a mosaic of cultures and peoples with beauty and depth.