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Close-up Photography in Nature [Paperback]

Tim Fitzharris (Author)
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January 8, 2005

Revised and updated to include digital photography techniques.

In Close-Up Photography in Nature, master photographer Tim Fitzharris shares his proven techniques for capturing once-in-a-lifetime images. This inspiring reference is perfect for both amateur and professionals who want to improve the quality and beauty of their work.

Photographic equipment for close-up photography is thoroughly covered:

  • Traditional and digital cameras
  • Lenses, filters and specialized close-up accessories
  • Flashes, reflectors and tripods
  • Digital imaging software such as PhotoShop.

Fitzharris covers a wide variety of field techniques ranging from close-up focusing and exposure tips to choosing the best lens. Technical aspects of close-up photography are covered in easy-to-understand terms.

The creative side of close-up photography is also explained in detail, including useful tips for discovering and capturing artistic insights, along with color, composition, lighting, themes, center of interest, artistic ethics and digital imaging.

The final chapter covers the practical aspects of photographing wildlife with a special section on how to anticipate and set up where wildlife is likely to be found. Specific instructions are given for photographing creatures from spiders and insects to frogs and toads, snakes, turtles and hummingbirds.

Close-Up Photography in Nature is an inspiring, practical guide for photographers who want to capture nature in all its glory.



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An inspiring, practical guide for photographers who want to capture nature in all its glory. (Joy McDonell Canadian Camera 200506)

A good instructive and inspiring manual with techniques explained simply and clearly and a vast array of illustrations. (Elizabeth Roberts Outdoor Photography )

About the Author

Tim Fitzharris is known to many from his nature column in Popular Photography. He is the author of twenty-five books including Nature Photography, Nature Photography Hot Spots and Rocky Mountains. His nature photographs have appeared on the covers of Life, Audubon, Nature's Best and Terrre Sauvage among others. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 112 pages
  • Publisher: Firefly Books; Revised edition (January 8, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1554070228
  • ISBN-13: 978-1554070220
  • Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,947,871 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Tim Fitzharris is well known for his regular column in Popular Photography and Imaging magazine. He is the author and photographer of more than 30 books, including National Audubon Society Guide to Landscape Photography; Rocky Mountains; and Big Sky. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

 

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2.0 out of 5 stars Mostly Pictures, not very informative., July 31, 2006
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If you are looking for a book with a lot of nice pictures, then this would be for you. If you are looking for a book to learn the technique of close up photography, this is the wrong book. The book is 80% pictures and only has very basic information on close up photography. Not a good source to learn from.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars nice, but..., June 28, 2007
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First the good stuff: loads of nice photo examples, with explanations.

Bad, IMO: writer talks a lot about what I'd call "faking it": combining plants yourself, chilling reptiles and amphibians in the freezer before shooting, combining photos using photoshop.

I'm not against using photoshop to remove an errant spot or branch, and combining photos or prepping subjects might work in some cases too, I'd just not call them "close-up photos in nature" anymore. Which is what I thought this book was about.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Anothere great Tim Fitzharris book!, May 14, 2009
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As expected, this book is full of valuable advise and fantastic photos. I have come to expect this of all Tom Fitharris's books, and have never been dissapointed. Close up photography requies special techniques, and often equipment as well. Tim masterfully explains the techniques and expertly reccommends the required equipment needed to accomplish the task.
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BEFORE DISCUSSING equipment, it is necessary to explain the specialized terminology that is used in the practice of close-up photography. Read the first page
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plant clamp, extension bellows, focusing rail, supplementary lens, prime lens, shorter lens, extension tube, macro lens, tripod head, camera shake, electronic flash, focusing distance, maximum aperture, flash units
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Fujichrome Velvia, Adobe Photoshop, Canon Speedlite, Fujichrome Sensia, Lumiquest Pocket Bouncer
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