Close-Up on Insects: a Photographer's Guide

By Robert Thompson East Sussex, Great Britain: Guild of Master Craftsmen (Distributed in U.S. by Sterling), 2003 204 pages, color, $29.95

As one of Europe's foremost authorities on insect photography, Robert Thompson insists that a medium format camera system is the key to producing quality images in the field. Includes 300 up-close, color photographs and instructive text, which celebrate the glory and design of nature. From choosing a camera system and accessories to understanding principles of composition and design, Thompson offers practical guidance and professional techniques. He explains the best places and times of day to locate your insect subjects and detailed technical discussions of such topics as extreme magnification, innovative use of filters and flash, operating in the field and even marketing work for publication and sale. Close-Up on Insects would appeal to both naturalists and photographers.

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