Gardeners and nature lovers delight in taking pictures — especially close-ups of flowers, butterflies, and insects. And though advances in digital camera technology have made taking, storing, and sharing photos easier than ever, taking top-quality pictures requires familiarity with both digital technology and the general principles of photography. Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers provides exactly the information that aspiring photographers — no matter their level of skill — need to take their photos to the next level.

Clear and concise chapters cover the basics of macro (close-up) photography, explain the features of current digital single-lens reflex cameras, show the many ways images can be composed, and share tips on digital effects, storage, and manipulation of imagery. Throughout the text, helpful tips, definitions, exercises, and case studies serve to demystify digital photography. Each lesson is supported by examples of the author's stunning photography.

Whether taking photos of flowers and insects, compiling a photographic record of your garden, or simply sharing beautiful images with friends and family, everyone can become accomplished photographers of the world's small-scale wonders.

园艺家和自然爱好者都喜欢拍照--尤其是花、蝴蝶和昆虫的特写。尽管数码相机技术的进步使拍摄、存储和分享照片比以往任何时候都更容易，但拍摄高质量的照片需要熟悉数码技术和摄影的一般原则。《园艺师和自然爱好者的微距摄影》为有抱负的摄影师--无论其技术水平如何--提供了将其照片提高到新水平所需的信息。

清晰简洁的章节涵盖了微距（特写）摄影的基础知识，解释了当前数码单反相机的特点，展示了图像的多种构成方式，并分享了数字效果、存储和图像处理的技巧。在整个文本中，有用的提示、定义、练习和案例研究有助于揭开数字摄影的神秘面纱。每一课都有作者令人惊叹的摄影实例支持。

无论是拍摄花卉和昆虫的照片，还是汇编花园的摄影记录，或者仅仅是与朋友和家人分享美丽的图像，每个人都可以成为世界上小规模奇迹的成功摄影师。