This is the only book written by a full-time professional nature photographer. It features a real-world approach that simulates the rich workshop experience, teaching nature photographers practical Photoshop skills that will solve their most common problems. Written cover-to-cover to fit the unique needs of nature photographers, this practical guide addresses the tools, techniques, and workflow ideally suited for natural subjects. You'll figure out how to plan for overlapping landscape exposures, sharpen animal eyes, edit sky and land separately, and repair image elements as delicate as butterfly wings. You'll discover effective shooting tips, and above all, you'll learn what it takes to become a master in the digital darkroom using the software. Master photographer Ellen Anon has traveled the world to find the most compelling nature images to inspire your own photographic achievements. Hone your skills with Ellen's compelling and inspiring examples of sharks from South Africa, polar bears from the North Pole, and elephants from Africa, as well as beautiful vistas from these far-off lands and U.S. locales as well. The instruction throughout the book is lavishly illustrated with the work of Ellen and many exceptional nature photographers.

Ellen Anon is an accomplished nature photographer. Her images have been showcased in gallery shows, calendars, posters, magazines, and books, including Sierra Club's Mother Earth and the prestigious BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. She teaches photography and Photoshop workshops for nature photographers around the country and is the coauthor, along with Josh Anon, of Photoshop CS4 for Nature Photographers: A Workshop in a Book. She is also a member of Nik Software's Team Nik. Josh Anon is a technical director at Pixar Animation Studios and has been a nature photographer for over half his life. His work has appeared in a variety of media including Nature's Best Photography and PhotoMedia. He also teaches for the Panasonic Digital Photo Academy. Both Ellen and Josh's images are represented by the prestigious Jaynes Gallery.