Joe McDonald Knihy

The secret world of nocturnal wildlife is seldom observed, even by the keenest of nature enthusiasts.This unique book offers a window into the lives of little-known and studied creatures and their remarkable behaviour and adaptations in order to optimise their ability to go about their business in the hours of darkness.Nocturnal creatures from around the world are covered by the series of images, and these include flying squirrels, sugar gliders, skunks, foxes, cats (including ocelot and jaguar), raccoons, owls, bushbabies, genets, bats, frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes, geckos, spiders and a variety of insects.Extended captions explain interesting facts about the creatures and behaviours shown, and also give advice on photography."

This comprehensive guide to wildlife photography comprises photographs taken in North and South America, Africa and Australia, and includes both exotic and more commonly travelled settings. 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.