Recommandation for a Nature-oriented photography magazine?

nicolas1970i
Posted 26/01/2010 - 21:18 Link
Hi,

I'm looking for an english language magazine (UK or US) dedicated to nature photography - flora, fauna and landscapes.

What I'm interested in:
. lots of beautiful pictures to marvel at
. tips and techniques for different subjects and situations

What I'm less, or altogether not, interested in:
. gear reviews
. too much science
. information about local natural areas (being in Paris, I wouldn't be able to enjoy them )

It could also just be a magazine about nature, with a large high-quality photographic content.

A quick search on the net has yielded these two: Outdoor Photographer (US), and Outdoor Photography (UK). Anyone know them, or has better suggestions?

Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

Nick
womble
Posted 26/01/2010 - 21:24 Link
Outdoor Photography (UK) is extremely good. I have a subscription. Lots of good photos, suggestions for photo locations, seasonal things to photograph and reviews of various things including boots and coats and that sort of stuff, not just the latest camera.

Outdoor Photography (US) is a little too kit orientated for my taste although it does have some interesting articles too.

I prefer the UK version by quite some margin.

Best wishes, Kris.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
nicolas1970i
Posted 27/01/2010 - 10:04 Link
Thx Kris!

Is Outdoor Photography (US) the same as Outdoor Photographer?

I'll try to get hold of a copy of each and compare... but they still sound a leeee-tle too gear-oriented for my taste (there probably isn't any such magazine without gear-related articles anyway). I don't know why but I'm a little bit put off when I see the latest DSLRs or £5000 teles on the front cover.

I've been trying to find a monthly in France - there are only two as far as I understand - but I read on a french forum that the choice was much larger in the UK.
womble
Posted 27/01/2010 - 10:07 Link
Yes, that is the one.

The UK version does have some equipment reviews but usually just one a magazine. I buy it mainly for the pictures

K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
Technoblurb
Posted 27/01/2010 - 12:21 Link
I second that one, it tends to be the only magazine I return to.

Regards


Graham
Edited by Technoblurb: 27/01/2010 - 12:22
sandy
Posted 27/01/2010 - 19:51 Link
The Outdoor photographer ( US ) is quite a bit different I think

Sandy
womble
Posted 27/01/2010 - 20:57 Link
sandy wrote:
The Outdoor photographer ( US ) is quite a bit different I think

Sandy
I agree, nowhere near as interesting and too obsessed with gear.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
nicolas1970i
Posted 12/02/2010 - 17:35 Link
Thanks again for the recommandation, guys.
I'm making a return trip to London on the 10th of March, any of you know where I could find this magazine (WHSmith, others....)?
If I like it I'll subscribe.
Edited by nicolas1970i: 12/02/2010 - 17:36
womble
Posted 12/02/2010 - 19:33 Link
WHSmith carry it.

K.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.

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