In his signature style, Peterson explores an ever-popular topic, showing photographers at every level exactly how to capture subjects in exciting, innovative new ways - from animals and plants, to objects found in the kitchen, the supermarket, even the local tip. With full information on equipment, exposure, light and composition and a plethora of innovative tips and techniques, the author takes readers way beyond the usual how-tos.
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Bryan Peterson is a professional photographer, an internationally renowned instructor, and the best-selling author of five books for Watson-Guptill: Understanding Exposure, Learning to See Creatively, Understanding Digital Photography, Beyond Portraiture, and Understanding Shutter Speed. The founder of the online photography school The Picture Perfect School of Photography (www.ppsop.com), he divides his time between the United States and France.
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51 of 51 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I have been reading a lot of photography books recently, and this is definitely one of the most enjoyable and inspiring. I'm a newcomer to macro/close-up photography and I think this book was ideally suited. Not too long winded, it quickly and efficiently reels off the tips in a fairly informal style. This is backed up by what I considered to be very inspiring, modern, example photographs.
The only problem is it has made me want to spend a fortune on a dedicated macro lens! That said, however, the book also explores the less expensive routes into close-up photography such as extension tubes and point-and-shoot cameras. This is all very eye-opening advise for the beginner and not the 'what equipment to use' padding that often artificially bulks out photography/Photoshop books.
This is the first Peterson book I have read and I can see now why some of his older books have been top sellers.
The only problem is it has made me want to spend a fortune on a dedicated macro lens! That said, however, the book also explores the less expensive routes into close-up photography such as extension tubes and point-and-shoot cameras. This is all very eye-opening advise for the beginner and not the 'what equipment to use' padding that often artificially bulks out photography/Photoshop books.
This is the first Peterson book I have read and I can see now why some of his older books have been top sellers.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By H. Fick
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What a surprisingly great book! I have been into photography for 20 years plus and the macro-bug has always been lurking in the corner. I decided to add a Nikon 105mm Micro lens to my collection of lenses, some reverse fit adapters for my 50mm F1.8 Nikon lens and off I went. Since I have a good understanding of photography basics, I started off and all went well and as expected.
I got this book for some extra ideas. What a brilliant idea this was. The author takes you through all the basics (good for the newbie and good for brushing up on some points), BUT the best about this book is all the ideas and examples. You are taken into another world and a new way of thinking! You get the most amazing ideas and things you will NEVER think of photographing.
Absolutely worth every penny!
I got this book for some extra ideas. What a brilliant idea this was. The author takes you through all the basics (good for the newbie and good for brushing up on some points), BUT the best about this book is all the ideas and examples. You are taken into another world and a new way of thinking! You get the most amazing ideas and things you will NEVER think of photographing.
Absolutely worth every penny!
25 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a fantastic book for anyone wanting to get into closeup and macro photography, the author lays out the subject in a very concise and not over technical format. The material is well written and the images that go with the book are visually and technically stunning. It is nice to see a photography book that includes the options to get into closeup/macro on a low budget. This book I would reccomend highly to those just getting into the subject or for people that think the only macro/closeup things they can take are flowers and insects.
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A great great book
This is a fantastic book for getting started in macro photography by a great photographer who uses his vast experience of life to demonstrate how to take good photographs without... Read more
Published 14 days ago by pgee
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I have discovered a new world in miniature
I really rate Peterson. Lots of great ideas to try, lots of tips and great books full of great colour photographs. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Hammy
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Close ups
I am new to macro and close up photography so this book gave me a good insight into this section of photography. It also gives good advice on what equipment you need.
Published 3 months ago by Alun Williams
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Brilliant
Bryan Peterson has great way of explaining how to do things simply. I have some of his other books and they are easy to follow and have taught me a lot about photography. Read more
Published 3 months ago by A. J. Quin
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Best photography writer there is.
1st class reading hence 5 star
Anyone wanting to learn close up photography this is the book to read.
His other books are also great
Anyone wanting to learn close up photography this is the book to read.
His other books are also great
Published 4 months ago by Tank
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Well explained thought provoking
Very good book as books in this class and genre should be. Leaves you thinking and does not tell you how it "should" be done, but how it "could" be done as... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Andre
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Excellent Value
I have only had this book for a short while but I can already see that the tips and information given can only help to open ones mind and make you think differently about how you... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. John T. Hire
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Nothing New
I have been an avid photographer for many years and decided to learn about close up photography, rather than just picking it up as I went along. Read more
Published 10 months ago by JBD
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Not on Kindle
Really good book and worth 5 5tars if you buy the printed edition. I recently had a Kindle touch as a present and decided to buy the Kindle edition of the book. Read more
Published 10 months ago by BrianD
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Good read
This is a great book for illustrations and easy to read and understand. I would easily recommend it to anyone who was interested in this kind of photography.
Published 14 months ago by dusty
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