Close-up Photography
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (882 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0240803809 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 152 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Most often, other books seem to deal with the use of a macro lens and ignore or gloss over other methods. Many photography books have some information about close-up work, but usually the subject is not treated in-depth and the variety of problems likely to come up when the photographer begins magnifying are not addressed. Heavily illustrated with diagrams, tables and color throughout, Close-up Photography also includes mathematical formulas that have been simplified and explained with examples. This book weeds out the misinformation and the over-complication of technique to give the reader a real understanding of the field.. Close-up photography is used in a variety of areas such as nature, medical and forensic, instruction and training, archiving, and the arts. The first part of the book is dedicated to the technical side of closeup work, including the equipment required, how to meter in close-up work, special problems, magnification and methods of achieving it, lighting, and electronic flash. The second part is the practical side of close-up work with an introduction to elementary composition, photographing mechanical subjects, crystals under polarized light, and nature photography
Alan Constant has been involved in photography for over thirty years, specifically close-up and nature photography for more than 10 years, and has taught workshops and courses on the subject.
Most often, other books seem to deal with the use of a macro lens and ignore or gloss over other methods. . From the Publisher Many photography books have some information about close-up work, but usually the subject is not treated in-depth and the variety of problems likely to come up when the photographer begins magnifying are not addressed. This book weeds out the misinformation and the over-complication of technique to give the reader a real understanding of the field
"Close-Up Photography by Alan R. Constant" according to Arlen B. LeRoy. Close-Up Photography by Alan R.ConstantEvery few years, someone authors a work involving the photography of (mostly) small things: insects, wristwatch gears, flower pistols and stamens, etc.In 1999, Mr. Alan R. Constant took his turn at bat with the above titled effort. And a good turn it was, resulting in what can only be described as a home run for the lovers of macro-photography.In any such subject, it is necessary, indeed mandatory, to delve just a little bit into the geometry of optics, such . "Elementary & Shallow" according to Wishful Dreams - Tim Townsend. I must have a dozen books on macro-photography and I'm sorry I purchased it. Unless you don't know what a grey card or aperture or depth of field or lens hoods, types of cameras, etc., etc. you are wasting your money. If you like flowers, try Tony Sweets books or Harold Davis's books, or for a very comprehensive view "MacroPhotography" by G. Martin.. "Thin book but much ideas" according to rene novak. I photograph almost Thin book but much ideas rene novak I photograph almost 45 years and now is photography as my job and I am as a member of The Royal Photographic Society in England. I had bought the photographic books as new one and in the secondhand bookstore. I have at this time maybe 2 meters long a queue of these photographic books in english, german and czech language. I know, what is important information for photographer and what is the value the information in the proper time. Okey. The book "Close-up Photography" has two parts: 1) Technical. 5 years and now is photography as my job and I am as a member of The Royal Photographic Society in England. I had bought the photographic books as new one and in the secondhand bookstore. I have at this time maybe 2 meters long a queue of these photographic books in english, german and czech language. I know, what is important information for photographer and what is the value the information in the proper time. Okey. The book "Close-up Photography" has two parts: 1) Technical