Photoshop® CS5 for Nature Photographers: A Workshop in a Book

Chapter 1. Thinking Digitally

The first step in digital photography is to create the best possible picture in the field. The second step is to optimize that capture and use software to present the final image in the best possible way. Digital photography requires embracing certain concepts and techniques in addition to the traditional photographic tools. The better your photographic techniques and the more efficient your digital workflow, the less time you'll spend on the computer doing mundane tasks and fixing mistakes. Similarly, knowing the capabilities of the digital darkroom will enable you to capture images that you can optimize to portray ...