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by Alan L. Detrick (Author)
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  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Timber Press (15 Nov 2008)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0881928909
  • ISBN-13: 978-0881928907
  • Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 23.4 x 1.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 65,879 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Gardeners and nature lovers delight in taking pictures - especially close-ups of flowers, butterflies, and insects. And though advances in digital camera technology have made taking, storing, and sharing photos easier than ever, taking top-quality pictures requires familiarity with both digital technology and the general principles of photography. "Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers" provides exactly the information that aspiring photographers - no matter their level of skill - need to take their photos to the next level. Clear and concise chapters cover the basics of macro (close-up) photography, explain the features of current digital single-lens reflex cameras, show the many ways images can be composed, and share tips on digital effects, storage, and manipulation of imagery.Throughout the text, helpful tips, definitions, exercises, and case studies serve to demystify digital photography. Each lesson is supported by examples of the author's stunning photography. Whether taking photos of flowers and insects, compiling a photographic record of your garden, or simply sharing beautiful images with friends and family, everyone can become accomplished photographers of the world's small-scale wonders.


About the Author

Noted garden, nature, and landscape photographer Alan L. Detrick resides with his wife and business partner, Linda, in Glen Rock, New Jersey. His award-winning work has appeared worldwide in major publications including Audubon, Garden Design, Horticulture, Modern Maturity, Natural History, Reader's Digest, The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, and Sunset.An experienced instructor, Alan has lectured and led photography workshops for professional organizations and public gardens including the American Horticultural Society, the Garden Club of America, the Garden Writers Association, The New York Botanical Garden, Chanticleer Garden, Brookside Gardens, and Longwood Gardens.In addition to owning a stock photography agency, Alan and Linda also provide photographic services for landscape architects and garden designers. In 2005 they were honored as Fellows of the Garden Writers Association. Their Web site address is www.alandetrick.com.

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Practical ~ whether experienced or a novice, 14 Nov 2008
By Benjamin (UK) - See all my reviews
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Written by a professional photographer and lecturer and instructor, and someone who is also clearly knowledgeable about plants, Macro Photography is a very informative publication. The term "macro" in this instance is taken at is loosest to encompass close-up photography as well as true macro. The book is divided into seven main sections which include an introduction to macro photography, the equipment needed, how to look at images, a section entitled `Realistic or Artistic?' and sections on photographing flora and fauna, digital files and handling. There is also a list of resources, a glossary and an index.

The book sets out to reach both the experienced photographer and the novice, and here I feel it succeeds. The writer, having moved from traditional film photography to digital does well in explaining the differences and how this should affect ones approach. I found this particularly useful having myself been schooled, and schooled others, in the days of film photography. The technical aspects of macro photography are covered quite extensively and very clearly, and all are well illustrated by the superb pictures which accompany the text; a useful point here is that in addition to the coverage in the text each photograph is accompanied by its own explanation along with details of camera, lens and settings used.

Of course when it comes to the more subjective area of "artistic" photography there is the possibility of disagreement. Yet the advice given here is sound, although there was the occasional point I would not always agree with; but that is only to be expected when one moves into such areas, and of course each is able to make his own decision, again the excellent pictures here can help one to decide. For example, where a blossom is too large to be in focus from front to back, Detrick suggests ensuring that the perimeter or outer edge is in sharp focus; the centre or closest part of the flower then being out of focus (pp74-75, Allium blossom). The theory being that the viewer notices the perimeter first and so decides that the picture is in focus. However the accompanying pictures used to illustrate the point I feel suggest the reverse; I find the blurred centre of the bloom worrying. I do not doubt that Detrick's theory works in principle, but maybe it just goes to show that there is no definite solution to every situation. Whatever one decides, the benefit of this book is that pictures tell the story, whichever way one wants to read it.


Even as an experienced photographer I found this a most useful book; every aspect is adequately covered from advice on the equipment, how to use and get the best out of it, and how to compose, light and shoot the pictures. The possibilities of what can be done with photo editing software are also mentioned, but not discussed in detail. I am sure that whatever the level of knowledge the reader, one is bound to find this a very useful publication. Well illustrated with over 160 good size colour photographs.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to flower close up's, 21 Jun 2009
By Kristian S (Denmark) - See all my reviews
Alan L. Detrick is clearly a very experienced and educated photographer with a very broad knowledge about the topic. In this book I think he deliberately choose a relatively simplistic approach. The book gives a general introduction to photographic therms like exposure, depth of field, lense choise, composition and digital workflow. The style is very informative and takes the reader in the hand trough the topics.
The pictures in the book are good and very illustrative. My opinion is that the pictures are chosen more to illustrate the point in the text than to show of the photographers skill, and this is the right priority in a book like this. This beeing said, the photographs are a very high quality. A reader without much experience is not intimidated by the quality, and in my opinion this show a high degree of professionalism from the auther. For those interested he is a Canon shooter, but he has a very open attitute on equipment.
So who is the target for the book? The experienced photographer that know more than the fundamental basics will not find much new here. While the auther covers a lot of ground, there is not much depth to find if you already have some knowledge. Examples are the sections describing flash photography or the use of diffusers. Here only the most basic consepts are covered. For this reader I would recommend to look at Sue Bishop "Photographing flowers" and Tony Sween in general if you are into the more artistic style, or "Close-Up and Macro: A Photographer's Guide" by Robert Thompson if you are interested in a very competent book on the technical aspects and "how to's".
If you are just starting to take your camera into your garden and would like to step into the wonderful world of flower photography then this is a very good choise.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book on macro techniques, 1 Jul 2009
By J. blaney (Birmingham, UK) - See all my reviews
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This is an excellent book on flower and plant Macro photography. Its very well written, and easy to follow. Thats not to say it isn't for advanced photographers aswell. I feel that even experienced photographers will learn some great tips and insight from this book, and that its one of those books that you'll pick up again and again, and instantly get some inspiration to get out in the garden and shoot some macro.

What I like about the book, is the author shares his insight into the shots; what he done in terms of set-up/settings and also why he used that particular approach in terms of framing or lighting the shot and what you can achieve by using such a technique.

You instantly appreciate that he is an expert in his field, and I feel that anyone who reads this book will learn a some great tips and feel inspired whatever their level of photography.
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