Macro Photography - Book

Gardeners and nature lovers delight in taking pictures—especially

close-ups of flowers, butterflies, and insects. And though advances in

digital camera technology have made taking, storing, and sharing photos

easier than ever, taking top-quality pictures requires familiarity with

both digital technology and the general principles of photography. Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers provides

exactly the information that aspiring photographers—no matter their

level of skill—need to take their photos to the next level.

Clear and concise chapters cover the basics of macro (close-up)

photography, explain the features of current digital single-lens reflex

cameras, show the many ways images can be composed, and share tips on

digital effects, storage, and manipulation of imagery. Throughout the

text, helpful tips, definitions, exercises, and case studies serve to

demystify digital photography. Each lesson is supported by examples of

the author's stunning photography.

Whether taking photos of

flowers and insects, compiling a photographic record of your garden, or

simply sharing beautiful images with friends and family, everyone can

become accomplished photographers of the world's small-scale wonders.

Review quotes

“Each photo is a short lesson in making

outstanding photos. Reading this book is like walking through a garden

and seeing through the eyes of a master photographer.” —American Gardener

“All of the beautifully reproduced photographs are accompanied by text that helps and never talks down to the reader.” —Shutterbug

“Learn the basics of close-up photography with helpful tips,

definitions, exercises and case studies covering the features of current

D-SLRs, how to compose and more.” —Outdoor Photographer

“A beautiful book explaining how we can take stunning close-up photos

in our gardens. . . . This book will help bring your garden photos to a

new level of quality and effectiveness.” —Recorder

“A wonderful guide for photographers looking to take it to the next level.” —English Garden

“Although the book is lovely to look at, it isn’t a coffee-table copy.

Instead, Detrick, an award-winning photographer and instructor, has

created a hard-working, soft-cover book that plenty of gardeners would

be happy to see under their Christmas trees.” —Minneapolis Star Tribune

“Both aspiring and accomplished photographers will find just the right

information on the basics of taking close-ups and how to used digital

cameras to best advantage, along with tips on digital effects, storage,

and manipulation of images.” —Journal Inquirer

Number of pages

176

Publication date

October 22, 2008

ISBN

97808819289