PhotoSecrets Yosemite

Follow in the Footsteps of Ansel Adams

$7.95. 72 color pages. 5" x 8". First edition, 1997. ISBN: 0-9653087-0-7. Written and photographed by Andrew Hudson. Foreword by Galen Rowell.

PhotoSecrets Yosemite - The Best Sights and How To Photograph Them. Explore America's most photogenic National Park with this unique, full-color guide. Packed with over 70 color pictures, PhotoSecrets shows you all the classic "Ansel Adams" views. "PhotoSecrets is an invaluable resource for photographers." - The Nikon School of Photography. Maps and text describe the what, where, when and how of every shot. Tips and ideas spur your own creativity. Now you won't miss any hidden gems and, whether you're a novice or an expert, you'll take the best photographs ever. "An excellent book for all photographers." - Northern California Council of Camera Clubs. Includes information on local photo tours, sunset times, full-moon dates, and a biography of Ansel Adams. "The most useful travel guide for anyone with a camera." - Shutterbug's Outdoor and Nature Photography. Read the foreword or order the book.

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Acclaim for PhotoSecrets Guidebooks

"Highly recommended." - Shutterbug A "photographer's dream." - San Jose Mercury News "Well researched" with "dynamite photographs." - Monterey County Herald "This could be one of the most needed travel books ever published!" - San Francisco Bay Guardian "Detailed maps on where and when to capture the best and most unique shots." - Endless Vacation		"PhotoSecrets books are the guidebooks I consult for personal as well as my company's photo travel." - Joe Van Os, Joseph Van Os Photo Safaris "You'll learn a lot about photography, even if you're just an armchair traveler." - Family Photo "Offers a variety of very detailed and pragmatic tips." - Photographer's Forum "Gives all kinds of useful tips." - Photo Technique		"Takes the guesswork out of shooting." - American Way "Many professional photographers employ the services of full-time location scouts; Andrew Hudson may have put a lot of those folks out of work." - Shutterbug "Cleverly designed maps, superb photographs, this is magnificent." - John Clayton, KKGO Radio
"In my career as a professional travel photographer, well over half my time on location is spent seeking out the good angles. It's time consuming, dull, and very frustrating. Andrew Hudson's PhotoSecrets does all that legwork for you, so you can spend your time photographing instead of wandering about." -Bob Krist, travel photography columnist for National Geographic Traveler magazine. Bob's pictures have appeared in National Geographic, Travel & Leisure, Travel/Holiday, and Islands.