Rocky Nook: The Complete Guide to Macro and Close-Up Photography By Cyrill Harnischmacher

The Complete Guide to Macro and Close-Up Photography is a comprehensive handbook on macro and close-up photography, offering both ambitious beginners and veteran photographers all the information they need to create great macro photographs. Experienced photographer and author Cyrill Harnischmacher covers: •Explanations of all the concepts behind close-up and macro photography•Equipment, including camera systems, macro lenses, close-up lenses, extension tubes, and reversing rings•Shooting techniques such as high-speed photography using photoelectric sensors, light painting, focus stacking to extend depth of field, panoramic and infrared macros, extended contrast with HDR technology, and multiple exposures•Tackling subject matter both in the field and in the studio•Working creatively with ambient and artificial light•Countless hands-on shooting tips•Post-processing your macro images The book also offers insights about macro photo composition, discussing light, color, camera position, and