This beautifully illustrated book will appeal to all those whose passion is to capture the essence of blooms. -- p.[4] of cover.

This book was written for all flower lovers who want to explore their passion for flowers through photography. Whether you are a beginner with a desire to learn about capturing the beauty of flowers, an experienced photographer looking to create floral images with style, or even just a flower aficionado, this is the book you have been looking for. In this book there are three distinct sections: Technique: The basic techniques needed to capture high quality flower photos. Style: The elements of style to consider while capturing images of flowers. Art: A gallery of some of my favorite flower images and notes on the thinking behind the photographic eye. Packed with many beautiful images to illustrate the specialized techniques inside. Many of the techniques were developed over the years of exploring flower photography. This book aims to visually please while teaching you and inspiring you to go outside to capture your own flower images.

Capture stunning macro floral images with this gorgeous guide by acclaimed photographer Harold Davis. You'll learn about different types of flowers, macro equipment basics, and the intricacies of shooting different floral varieties in the field and in the studio. Harold also shows you techniques in the Photoshop darkroom that can be applied to flower photography to help you get the most out of your images. Beautiful and authoritative, this guide to photographing flowers is a must-read for every photographer interested in flower photography. Photographing Flowers will also win a place in the hearts of those who simply love striking floral imagery.

A master photographer shares his wisdom on the special challenges and possibilities flowers offer.

A beautiful and original book from a renowned thinker and geometrist

A guide to photographing flowers and gardens, offering guidance on selective focus, use of color, light, composition, equipment, and other aspects of plant photography, and including an introduction to the digital darkroom.

Updated, expanded, and covering the latest software, this new edition of the bestselling Digital Landscape Photography brings the amazing techniques pioneered by Ansel Adams and his contemporaries to every digital photographer. Ansel Adams' imagery - especially his iconic vision of the American National Parks - is widely published and instantly recognisable. Many photographers will have heard of his renowned Zone System, but that is just the tip of the iceberg; his unparalleled attention to detail, which once required hours in the darkroom with specialist tools, is finally accessible to all. Michael Frye's own photography provides many stunning examples of the results that can be achieved, and as one of Adams' natural successors in the field, he is well placed to analyse the many inspirational shots from the great masters of landscape photography. Combining the cutting edge of today's digital work with some of the best-known photos ever taken, this book a must-read for any landscape or nature photographer.

For anyone who has tried to capture a blazing sunset or catch the stark and simple beauty of bare tree limbs in winter, this manual will prove irresistible. Rather than providing ideas of what to photograph, Sheppard presents invaluable insider techniques and insights: use a histogram to get the ideal exposure, or white balance to create atmospheric images. Find out how to shoot crisp close-ups or awe-inspiring panoramic shots, and how to enhance pictures by using filters such as grads and polarizers. See how computer and image-editing software can turn ordinary images into extraordinary photos. Each section lists 10 Quick Tips for handling common outdoor photography challenges.