<DIV>Superb color photography, an authoritative text, and an engaging and artistic approach make this the most inspiring guide to capturing the garden in all its varied splendor. With the invaluable information found here, photographers who already have a solid photographic grounding will reach their goal of taking publishable, magazine-quality pictures. Of course, all the general points are covered, such as equipment, film, composition, exposure, and light. But most importantly, there's an in-depth focus on garden specifics, such as changes through the seasons, different locations, plant portraits, garden buildings, and backyard wildlife. With this knowledge, even amateur photographers will successfully make their pictures pay.<br></div>