Close Up Photography in Nature by Gerlach, John -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Half Title Title Page Copyright Page Table of Contents Acknowledgments Introduction Chapter 1 Cameras and Lenses

Crop Factor vs. Full-frame Cameras Features to Look for in a Camera Taking Advantage of Camera Options Lenses and Accessories Final Thoughts

Chapter 2 Exposure Essentials

Avoiding Common Exposure Mistakes The Averaging Histogram and Highlight Alert JPEG and RAW Image Considerations The Ideal JPEG Exposure The Ideal RAW Exposure The RGB Histogram Clipping on the Left How Images Lose Highlight Detail Metering Modes The Language of Stops Exposure Modes Exposure Modes and Metering Modes Automatic Exposure Using Live View Manual Exposure Techniques Conclusion

Chapter 3 Shooting Sharp Images

Focus Properly—Manual Focus is Preferred Reduce Camera Motion and Its Effects Reduce Subject Motion and Its Effects Use Focus Stacking Tripods Tripod Heads Lens Plates Dedicated L-brackets Tripods, the Environment, and Camera Steadiness Focusing Optimum Apertures Shoot a Little Looser Subject Plane and Sensor Plane Should Be Parallel Keep Still! Ladies and Gentlemen: The Plamp! Focus Stacking Using Flash Image Stabilization

Chapter 4 Light and Color

The Role of Light Qualities of Light Conclusion

Chapter 5 The Power of Flash

Ambient Light Defined Advantages of Flash Applications of Flash in Close-up Photography How the Flash Works Flash Basics Close-up Flash Techniques Specific Flash Techniques Main Flash Balanced Flash Camera-mounted Flash Should the Flash be Diffused? Conclusion

Chapter 6 Photographing Flowers

Something Extra! How Do You Photograph Flowers? Focus Stacking Techniques

Chapter 7 Special Photo Techniques for Butterflies and Dragonflies

How to Find Butterflies and Dragonflies Find the Optimum Subjects A Successful Morning What about the Dragonflies? Attracting Butterflies with Flowers Photographing Active Butterflies in the Wild Butterfly Houses

Chapter 8 What’s in Our Camera Bags?

Barbara’s Bag John’s Bag Why Do We Use This Gear?

Appendix: Resources

Custom Macro Accessories Photography Workshops Photo Stacking Software Books Web Sites Magazines Photographic Equipment

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