Close-Up Photography

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PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
ALAN R. CONSTANT
The petals of a flower, the veins of a leaf, or the eyes of a spider can reveal another universe in their intricate patterns and countless details. Close-up Photography will show you how to capture these ordinary details to produce extraordinary images.
Close-up photography is used in many different venues including nature, medical, advertising, instruction manuals, reference books, and of course by hobbyists and collectors. While many photography books contain some information about close-up work, the subject is not treated adequately and the variety of problems the photographer is likely to encounter is not addressed. This book is the first to examine these techniques in an understandable and comprehensive manner.
The first part ofthe book covers the technical side of close-up work, including the equipment required, metering, magnification and methods of achieving it, tricks and tips, lighting, and electronic flash. The second part... Tovább

Fülszöveg

PHOTOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES
ALAN R. CONSTANT
The petals of a flower, the veins of a leaf, or the eyes of a spider can reveal another universe in their intricate patterns and countless details. Close-up Photography will show you how to capture these ordinary details to produce extraordinary images.
Close-up photography is used in many different venues including nature, medical, advertising, instruction manuals, reference books, and of course by hobbyists and collectors. While many photography books contain some information about close-up work, the subject is not treated adequately and the variety of problems the photographer is likely to encounter is not addressed. This book is the first to examine these techniques in an understandable and comprehensive manner.
The first part ofthe book covers the technical side of close-up work, including the equipment required, metering, magnification and methods of achieving it, tricks and tips, lighting, and electronic flash. The second part focuses on the practical side of close-up photography with an introduction to elementary composition, nature photography, and photographing mechanical subjects and crystals under polarized light.
Beautifully illustrated with numerous color photographs, diagrams, and tables, Close-up Photogrnphy also includes mathematical formulas that have been simplified and presented with clear examples.
Unique features:
• An easy to follow reference guide for anyone interested in learning the tricks and tips of close-up photography
• Practical "how to" advice covering the many different areas of close-up photography
• Beautiful color photographs throughout the book
Professional photographers seeking to learn the art of close-up photography will find this book a practical and essential resource. Vissza