- ISBN13: 9780881928907
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Product Description
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… More >>
Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers: The Essential Guide to Digital Techniques
#1 by Florida Golfer on April 26, 2010 - 6:26 am
I am a photography book junkie but found nothing in this book that merited my time or money
Rating: 1 / 5
#2 by Zeggy 95 on April 26, 2010 - 6:58 am
The copy I received was a pre-production issue in poor black and white print. I threw it out as it was a total waste of the paper it was printed on. Yhe final copy might have been of some use.
Rating: 1 / 5
#3 by Brian Paust on April 26, 2010 - 8:40 am
A good basic review of the subject. Lots of carefully documented photographs. Also, several concluding chapters dealing with digital file basics. Much helpful information to be found here. My basic criticisms involves my need for more detailed digital file information. The author provides rather critical information for the intermediate photographer, but would have been nice to have even more detail, particularly raw file to PhotoShop work flow. How does the author handle typical projects? I encourage this purchase and am looking forward to an expanded edition.
Rating: 4 / 5
#4 by M. Cirella on April 26, 2010 - 10:39 am
This book is truly THE essential guide to digital techniques for macro nature photography. I have been applying many of the techniques Alan Detrick suggests, resulting in much improved images. His firsthand, detailed description of the many superior images in each sidebar add to the enjoyment and effectiveness of this guide. My visualization of an image before actual capture has become a key step along the path to successful capture, thanks to Alan’s good example as described for each shot. The inclusion of technical information is also useful and treated at just the right level of detail and complexity; not distracting the reader from the essential message (for me), maintaining emphasis on making artful macro images. The author clearly is a master of his craft and an outstanding teacher. Thank you for making it available.
Mike Cirella
Juried fine art photographer member of the Cape Cod Art Association
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Rating: 5 / 5
#5 by Dave Roberts on April 26, 2010 - 10:56 am
This book is chocked full of beautiful photos and info on how they setup and took the photos. Lots and lots of great tips and ideas. I would think that beginners as well as professionals could learn from this book and get creative ideas sparked by these amazing photos. A wonderful purchase and fast delivery by Amazon.
Rating: 5 / 5