Close-up and Macro Photography
Close-up and Macro Photography by Adrian Davies is a detailed guide published by Taylor & Francis in 2010, comprising 172 pages in English. This book presents a thorough exploration of macro photography, addressing the complexities and nuances of close-up imaging. Adrian Davies offers practical insights into various aspects of the craft, including equipment, lighting, and image processing, ensuring that readers can achieve optimal results in their photography endeavors.
Readers will find a diverse range of topics covered, from the use of cameras and lenses to specialized techniques for capturing intricate subjects such as insects and fossils. The book also delves into technical elements like shiny surfaces and polarised light, providing a comprehensive understanding of the subject. An appendix features a technical discussion on depth of field, complete with detailed tables and optical formulae, making this edition a valuable resource for photographers seeking to enhance their macro photography skills.
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In this exhaustive guide to macro photography, respected author and photographer Adrian Davies takes a comprehensive approach to the subject, covering every aspect of the multi-faceted and often complicated world of close-up photography.
Everything about Adrian’s approach is both practical and diverse, with optimal output always in mind. His coverage of equipment, for example, goes beyond cameras to cover the application of flatbed and film scanners for close-up shots (2D, 3D, reflective and translucent subjects).
Seperate sections cover cameras and equipment, lenses, lighting, workflow and image processing. Additionally, a seperate section on ‘special subjects’ covers techniques for shooting both common macro subjects (including insects, fossils and coins), as well as a range of technical elements such as shiny surfaces, texture, and polarised light. The appendix includes a technical discussion on depth of field, including detailed tables, and a range of optical formulae.
Clear, concise and comprehensive, and packed with stunning images, this is a must-have purchase for all photographers looking for professional quality macro results.
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