The Texas Hill Country, a rolling open area crisscrossed by crystal-clear creeks and rivers and wooded with ancient live oaks and twisted junipers, holds some of the most rewarding sites in the Lone Star State for photographers. With features like the huge granite dome of Enchanted Rock, colorful maples in hidden canyons near Vanderpool, or the cypress-lined Guadalupe River, you're sure to be moved by its beauty, and your creativity will be piqued by this dynamic, vibrant, and dramatic landscape.<BR><BR>Professional photographer and longtime Texas resident Laurence Parent shows you the best photo spots in the most popular places as well as the best locales in less-well-known areas, such as West Cave Preserve, Fort McKavett, and Gorman Falls. He also covers scenic spots to photograph in the two large cities on the edge of the Hill Country, Austin and San Antonio. Here Parent guides you to the best views of the state capitol building, downtown skylines, the Riverwalk, the old San Antonio missions, and many other icons of these lovely cities. And not only does he help you identify great locations, he also offers solid advice on the best time of year to visit, the best time of day to shoot, and tips and techniques for making the most of your time both in the cities and in the surrounding hills. You'll learn why summer is the hardest time of year in which to photograph and what makes winter's crisp, chilly mornings such a great time to shoot. With detailed maps and technical information as well, you'll quickly be ready to capture the Hill Country's colorful character.<BR><BR>Photographing Austin, San Antonio & the Texas Hill Country is perfect for photographers at all skill levels---hobbyists, dedicated professionals building a portfolio, and everyone in between will appreciate all its useful, practical information. Valuable insider tips and guidelines for improving your photos will help make every photographer's visit more fruitful. Let the author's expertise help you make your best photos yet.