Close-up: Creative Techniques for Successful Macro Photography - Hardcover

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Fungi, wild flowers, snails, insects, mantids, and fluids in motion-- as you've never seen them before, in breath taking close-up. Close-Up is an awe-inspiring book that takes the reader behind the lens with John Brackenbury, one of the world's foremost experts specializing in macro photography. Brackenbury explains the secrets of this craft in detail, divulging his innovative techniques with step-by-step "how I did this" information, enabling the keen follower to capture insects mid-flight in sharp, precise detail, or to produce beautiful floral prints. Importantly, John reveals how this is achievable without the need to invest in a professional kit. Close-Up is illustrated with 150 incredible shots from Brackenbury's personal portfolio, accompanied by detailed captions summarizing the anecdotal and technical details behind the shot. Both photographers wishing to master this intricate art and nature enthusiasts alike will find this book fascinating, both visually and technically.