Now that you've bought that amazing new DSLR, you need a book that goes beyond the camera manual to capture stunning images. For digital photographers interested in landscapes, this guide will help you conquer the fundamentals and take amazing outdoor shots.Photographer Rob Sheppard starts with the basics-composition, light, and perspective-and describes how to connect with your scene. He covers all the key camera features that affect your image (regardless of what type of DSLR you have), including how changing focal lengths alters your perspective and the aperture's direct correlation with depth of field.Follow along with your friendly and knowledgeable guide and you will: Learn how light affects your landscapes, including how directional light can provide texture and form in your compositions. Understand the importance of perspective, space, and depth of field, and how to control your images by changing lenses and f-stops. Master the sky by exposing it properly, bringing out the clouds, and knowing when to eliminate it from your shots. Appreciate the rich tradition of black and white in landscapes, and how to capture and process your black and whites for greater impact.

Understand the fundamentals of HDR and how to get closer to a scene. Refine all your photos with traditional darkroom techniques on the computer.And once you've got the shot, show it off! Join the book's Flickr group, share your photos, and discuss how to get great landscapes at flickr.com/groups/landscapesfromsnapshotstogreatshots.