Outdoor Photographer Kindle Edition

I prefer taking outdoor photographs, and this magazine provides good tips and hints to help. The pictures in it provide a lot of inspiration as well. There are regular articles by famous and expert photographers giving their tips and explaining their style, what they look for and the gear they use. I'm not really a magazine reader (this is the only one I've ever subscribed to in my whole life) but I really like this one, and hope that it helps me become a better photographer.

I have subscribed to the hard copy version of Outdoor Photographer since the very beginning, way back in 1987, or so. The reason that I subscribed for so long was due to Galen Rowell's excellent column (I believe it was called "Photo Adventure"). Galen's writing was as vivid as the photos that he took, so I couldn't wait until the next issue showed up in my mailbox.When Galen and Barbara passed away, I continued to subscribe, because it was like an automated reflex, so I continue to get the magazine until this day (2014). However because I'm a long-time subscriber, don't think I'm in love with the magazine; I think there are a lot of shortcomings, and plenty and room for improvement.Most of the photography is wonderful and the cover photos are colorful (perhaps too colorful). Most of the photos contained on the cover, and within, are what I call "Kinkaded" photos (after the late, popular painter, Thomas Kinkade), in that the color and light are so unbelievable, it doesn't even approach reality. So okay, they are not literal photographs of the scene, they are "digital art" and an interpretation, so there's the escape clause. As photographers we are supposed to be creative, should we not strive to create our own, unique interpretations of the world, rather than crank out the same photo-shopped photos that everyone else cranks out?Also over the years, ever since the beginning of the magazine the editorial work has been a little rough. I have read so many articles over the years, where the author refers to a photograph, and that photograph is no where to be found in the magazine. Huh, what's up with that? Doesn't anyone proof read the article before the magazine gets printed?!!Perhaps, the biggest gripe I have with the magazine, is that it is clearly devoted to selling photo gear...it is a gear-selling rag. Every year, they have articles like, "The Best Wide- Angle Lenses", "What to Shop for in a Tripod", "Be Like Ansel Adams", etc.. Yes, one cannot take photos without gear, but to overwhelming concentrate on that narrow topic is myopic. I have read so many articles where an author writes about how they have used a new device in creating a photo, then as if by magic, at the end of that article, there is an advertising for that new device...what a coincidence!All the photographer's woes are not solved by a new piece of gear...that would be way too easy on photographers, (buy a new device, and walla! the problem is solved). I have long said that photo gear is only 5% of a photographer's problem in making a great photo, the bigger issue for photographers is composition, inspiration, seeing the light, is more important (and these can't be bought in a store).There are many folks that say they are "outdoor photographers", but in reality they are "gear collectors", and indeed perhaps the majority engaged in this hobby, or profession, are gear collectors, so the magazine's bent toward gear buying is right up their alley. I do not consider myself a "gear collector", so I make do with the magazine for so long, by over looking the gear-oriented articles and concentrating on the technical how-to articles, and creative inspiration articles.Recently, I have became annoyed at the magazine in that I can find the articles on-line, before I even get my issue in the mail...there really is no advantage in subscribing anymore. Now there are many more outdoor photography magazines, than when Outdoor Photographer debuted in the late 80's, perhaps it is time to consider these other magazines.

As an amateur photographer who loves hiking, kayaking and enjoying beautiful landscapes, I love this magazine. It keeps me inspired to go to new places and share that love of adventure with my friends and family through photography. This magazine has great ideas of where to go, when to go, different photography styles and approaches. I always look forward to the next month.

Excellent magazine but has less pages than when I started subscribing.

The content is great but on an Kindle 8' HD the print is just too small. That is why I just gave it 4 stars. I will be going for the print version after free trail is over. Great mag!

I have always liked this magazine. The Photographer and the images are very good .

I like the info on how to get the best shots and locations to maybe visit.

I've been subscribing for years but viewing the pictures on a large monitor would be much more enjoyable. I have an 8" tablet which is better than my phone but still nothing like it would be on my 32" 4K monitor. SAD.