Macro Photography Book

[The Dark]

Im interested expanding my knowledge in Macro. Can anybody suggest any good book on digital macro photography?

[noordin]

PM caveman. He may have a book or two to recommend.

[The Dark]

PM caveman. He may have a book or two to recommend.

Thanks Noordin, I still got a lot to learn..:redface:

[johan2]

Not sure if this helps, but if you're interested in shooting butterflies, here are some good tips
http://www.earthboundlight.com/phototips/chasing-butterflies.html

Before you go out and buy, why don't you check out the resources on the net. Next, I'd sit at a good bookstore like Kinokunya and read all the books on macro photography. When I find a really good book, then I'd consider buying it. And most good books are Rm100+ (you'll be lucky if you find a good book for Rm50+)
Good luck and have fun!

PS - here's another useful website I found
http://www.slrtoday.com/articles/13/1/Tips-for-Shooting-Close-Ups/Page1.html

[leslie]

So far came across only a few books on macro in the local bookstores. Check out amazon, ebay etc. Or best...PM Caveman (Buy Caveman beer and he will share with you everything) or CrazyMalaysian, go out with them one of these days and you dont need to get a book anymore :D :D :D

[Crazymalaysian]

Yes, do come join us one of these days, we're hardly pro's but we dont mind sharing whatever knowledge we do know. :)

[The Dark]

Yes, do come join us one of these days, we're hardly pro's but we dont mind sharing whatever knowledge we do know. :)

Thanks guys, I certainly love to but since Im in Ipoh and are quite tied up with work now maybe I can't but if you guys happen to drop by Ipoh I will be delighted to join.:D

[alancheong7]

These are good but always out of stock :(

Manual of Close-up Photography – Lester Lefkowitz
John Shaw’s Close-ups in Nature
Macrophotography: Learning from a Master – Ronan Loaec
Nature Photography Close Up: Macro Techniques in the Field – Paul Harcourt Davies

Expect to spend $$$

[ShaolinTiger]

Yah you won't find them locally, I ordered from Amazon:

"Macrophotography: Learning from a Master"
Ronan Loaec; Paperback; $26.40


"John Shaw's Nature Photography Field Guide"
John Shaw; Paperback; $15.72
These were the two I saw recommended over and over again.

[shorinji]

I get all photography tips by internet only. Anyway..tips just a tips..it up on us how to get creative. U won't bring along ur book to outing i'm sure. hehee. just my opinion..still learning from any source i can get especially free.hehehe

[Caveman]

PM caveman. He may have a book or two to recommend.

Honestly, I don't have any macrophotography book, all I have is a few kindergarten books belong to my daughters. :D

Probably I should write a book on macrophotography. Just kidding, I am still learning like you. :)

[The Dark]

I finally got the Paul Harcourt Davies book. Good book! Thanks for the suggestion..

[andythology]

if found a good book but not available, perhaps, you may try to ask Borders to order for you, ST.

[Crazymalaysian]

I'm curious, what sort of good advice do these books provide? Worth buying for a read?

[stockie]

Usually there are 3 category of photography book:-

1. General - you don't need this (unlesss TOTALLY, GREEN, noobie in photography)

2. How to - gears, accessories, exposure, composition, what to do and what to avoid

3. Just photo and not much information on photography techniques, but you buy it anyway coz the photo worth for inspiration.


So for macro photography books, I suggest:

for no 2:
2915. Ref Amazon (http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Close-Macro-Photography/dp/0715312766/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product/102-1899546-5163314)


for no 3:
2916. Ref to his site here (http://www.thomasmarent.com/cms/). I wish one day I can shoot as good as him!

[reds]

the rainforest...

this is an all-time inspirator. wish i can fork out some cash to get one.

[shorinji]

Some one have been shot extreme close up of my armpit while i'm sleeping. ARghhh..but its look nice..heheh