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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
Index
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