Close-Up and Macro Photography By Adrian Davies
Adrian Davies, a renowned author and photographer, takes a thorough approach to the topic in this comprehensive book to macro photography, covering every component of the complex and multifaceted field of close-up photography.
Adrian’s method is diversified and practical in every manner, always keeping the best results in mind. For instance, he covers the use of flatbed and film scanners for close-up photos of 2D, 3D, reflecting, and translucent subjects in addition to cameras.
Cameras and equipment, lenses, lighting, workflow, and image processing are covered in separate sections. Additionally, a separate section on “special subjects” discusses how to photograph a variety of technical components like shiny surfaces, texture, and polarized light, as well as familiar macro subjects like insects, fossils, and coins. A variety of optical formulae and a technical explanation on depth of field, complete with comprehensive tables, are included in the appendix.
This is an essential purchase for any photographer seeking professional-caliber macro results because it is clear, succinct, thorough, and full of beautiful photographs.
Size : 10.4 MB | English | 2009 | PDF | 9780240812120