A guide to achieving superb close-up images and going beyond macro and into the realms of the micro-worldThis practical book explains what is meant by macro photography and how to get even closer to your subject: not just a close-up of a butterfly, but details of the eye and wing scales. These techniques, suited to any
A guide to achieving superb close-up images and going beyond macro and into the realms of the micro-world
This practical book explains what is meant by macro photography and how to get even closer to your subject: not just a close-up of a butterfly, but details of the eye and wing scales. These techniques, suited to any budget, look at ways to photograph virtually any creature, whether terrestrial, marine, or from freshwater. All the key elements to achieve extreme close-ups are built in a clear way, for both outdoor and studio use, and special attention is given to focus stacking, with both software and further enhancements covered. Aside from explanations on equipment and technique, advice is given on different lighting and support equipment, including the practicalities of tanks and aquatic organisms, and suggestions are offered on how to achieve sharpness, detail, and ultimate depth of field.
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Excellent book and definitely a good place to start when getting into close-up photography This is a very well written and illustrated book on nature closeup photography covering equipment in part and techniques in detail. The how to aspect is the strongest aspect of this book. The author shows how to build pens or staging areas for small creatures for easily photographing them and then returning them unharmed back into their world. He illustrates how to easily do this in the field by the side of a creek or pond or other area. He even included a section on moth traps and other…
Very inspiring. Excellent for those, like me, starting out. Great explanation of lens options, accessories required, how to “make-do,” using equipment from film era as well as current macro lens choices. Good discussion about how to progress beyond 1:1 macro using bellows, reversing rings, adapting other lenses including enlarger and microscope. Also good tips on setting up lighting and the many options. Similarly strong section on focus stacking and the software options. The author (wisely) assumes…
how to do it all I’m a total rookie to macro and feelI am off to a good start by benefitting from this writer’s extensive experience. All very clear, and lots of references to suppliers of handy tools. Software is also very well covered, with pros and cons of available choices. Work flow suggestions.