Tiny Worlds: Creative Macrophotography Skills

by Charles Needle

Overview

In his workshops, Charles Needle often asks his students if they understand the difference between “looking” and “seeing.” That difference is what lies at the heart of Needle’s intuitive and inventive approach to macrophotography. By really seeing the world before him—with his eyes, his mind, and his emotions—Needle is able to transform mundane scenes and subjects into magical realms and beguiling figures. As you follow with him through the process of subject selection, scene creation, lighting, composition, and more, you too will discover how taking a more permissive approach to every aspect of image creation allows you to devise more inventive solutions and more resonant images. Needle’s inviting, can-do approach to every aspect of his craft beckons you to take part—to create, to feel, and to engage with the world as you design amazing images of it.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781608957644
Publisher:	Amherst Media, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/20/2014
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	38 MB
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About the Author

CHARLES NEEDLE is an award-winning, Seattle-based fine art nature photographer, author and workshop leader with a unique eye for design and artistic interpretation. His popular “Art of Nature” creative macro photography workshops have attracted students nationwide. A FujiFilm USA Talent Team member and North American Nature Photography Association (NANPA) Showcase Award winner, Charles teaches over a dozen location workshops per year, including international destinations such as Canada, Holland, Great Britain and Giverny, France with private access to Monet’s Garden. Charles’ photographs have been published in Nature’s Best and Outdoor Photographer magazines and are in private and public collections nationwide and abroad. For a complete schedule of upcoming workshops and information on ordering fine art prints, visit www.charlesneedlephoto.com.

Table of Contents

Foreword 5

Preface 6

1 Mindful Photography 8

Paradise Found 9

Heartsong 12

2 Macro Equipment Essential 19

Camera System 19

Lenses and Accessories 21

Camera Supports 28

Other Cool, Useful Gadgets and Props 32

3 Fundamentals of Macro Photography 38

Close-up vs. Macro 38

Lens Focal Length 39

Depth of Field 40

Focusing Techniques 43

Exposure 47

Lighting 49

Flash and Close-up Photography 57

Composition 60

Practice Good Habits 66

4 Selective-Focus Macro 67

Telephoto Lens 68

Macro Lens with Extension Tube 70

Lensbaby 73

Close-up Lenses 77

Defocusing 79

5 Tabletop Macro 80

Textured Glass 82

Iridescent Glass 85

Glass as the Main Subject 90

Water Droplets on Glass 91

Food Coloring, Water, and Three Vases 93

Glycerin on Prismatic Bulletin Board 95

Magical Mylar 97

Feather Boa Fun 99

Copper Leaf Ornament 100

Nautilus Shell 102

Cross-Polarization Technique 106

Iridescent Flower Vase 110

Magic's Water Bowl 111

Architectural Glass Block 112

Bubble-Bottomed Drinking Glass 114

Copper Pot 116

Frozen Maple Leaf 119

Garden Hose 122

Resources 124

Inspiring Photographers 124

Equipment and Accessories 124

Magazines and Newsletters 124

Organizations 124

Online Resources 125

Miscellaneous 125

Inspiring Public Gardens 125

Index 126

Editorial Reviews

A crystal clear teaching style and breathtaking illustrations. [An] indispensable treasure of a book.” —Mark S. Johnson, Adobe Photoshop luminary, photographer, author, and teacher

“A must-have for anyone wanting to learn how to create artistic macro images.” —Brenda Tharp, photographer, author, and teacher

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