Macro Photography · From Snapshots to Great Shots by Sheppard, Rob -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Page Acknowledgements Contents Introduction

Welcome to a Special World

1. Exploring New Worlds

Photography and discovery Poring Over the Picture World of the Small Sometimes You Just Gotta Get the Close-Up Close-Up and Macro Defined Close-Ups Have Impact Small Cautions Chapter 1 Assignments

2. How to Get Close

The macro lens and beyond Poring Over the Picture Close-Up Gear Using the Gear You Have Achromatic Close-Up Lenses Extension Tubes Other Options My Gear Shooting Macro in B&W Chapter 2 Assignments

3. Mastering Macro Sharpness

Sharp photos up close require special attention Poring Over the Picture The Camera Movement Challenge Chapter 3 Assignments

4. Optimal Focusing

Focus point, depth of field, and sharpness Poring Over the Picture The Focusing Challenge The Depth of Field Challenge Chapter 4 Assignments

5. The Environmental Lens

Using wide focal lengths up close Poring Over the Picture Surroundings and Environment Depth of Field for the Wide Shot Challenging Compositions Depth and Space Watch Your Light Chapter 5 Assignments

6. Isolation Focal Lengths

Using telephoto focal lengths for macro shooting Poring Over the Picture Macro and Close Flower Portraits Shallow Depth of Field Parallel Focus Pick Your Background Isolation and Emphasis Perspective Working Distance Chapter 6 Assignments

7. Light on the Close-Up

Great possibilities for light up close Poring Over the Picture We Don’t Always See the Light Light Interactions Chapter 7 Assignments

8. Adding Light on the Close-Up

Sometimes you need to bring your own light Poring Over the Picture Why Use Added Light The Off-Camera Light Working With Flash Flash Exposure Balancing Backgrounds Not Just Flash Chapter 8 Assignments

9. The Importance of Backgrounds

Pay attention to both your subject and background Poring Over the Picture Background Is a Choice The Simplified Background The Complex Background Background Distractions The Simple White Background Chapter 9 Assignments

10. Flowers, Bugs, and Other Subjects

Tips and techniques for specific subjects Poring Over the Picture Flowers Insects Spiders Mosses and Lichens Details and Abstracts Combining the Landscape With the Close-Up Conclusion Chapter 10 Assignments

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