How I Photograph Wildlife and Nature

Eleven years after its original publication, Leonard Lee Rue's now-classic guide to wildlife photography offers a unique and innovative approach. Rue's photographs, 300 of which are shown here, have appeared worldwide and in more than a thousand American publications.

After the basics of photography, techniques, and equipment (including clothing for all weather conditions), chapters deal with birds, animals, flowers and trees, insects and amphibians. Seasonal photography is covered, along with valuable information about zoo and studio photography and photographing pets. Finally, Rue tells you what you need to know to go professional yourself.

A veteran outdoorsman and conservationist, Rue puts an emphasis on knowing wildlife—its habits and habitats, its behavior, both predictable and erratic. He explains his method with each type of creature, and he stresses our moral obligation not to disturb natural behavior patterns.

Combining his experience as a conservationist and naturalist with his exhaustive knowledge of photography, Rue's book is practical and anecdotal, instructive and inspiring.

Leonard Lee Rue III lives in Blairstown, New Jersey.

1995 / paperback / ISBN 0-393-31370-0 / 7" x 10" / 300 photographs / 288 pages / PHOTOGRAPHY

• Leonard Lee Rue III, author, photographer, outdoorsman, lecturer, survival consultant, veteran wilderness guide, conservationist, and sportsman, is the author of eighteen previous books. His photographs appear frequently in such magazines as Audubon, National Wildlife, International Wildlife, Life, Natural History, Sports Afield, and many others.