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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Good Start for Improving your Close Up SkillsBy John McQuittyI view this book as if it were in two parts. The first part is pretty much a beginners digest of how to get into close up/macro photography. It covers the equipment needed and what each item is for; and briefly discusses why you might need that piece of equipment. The second part of the book is more for the intermediate macro shooter. The lighting discussion and diagrams are quite useful; and the "build your own equipment" section is also useful. Throughout; the book is nicely illustrated; and overall it is a useful and worthwhile read. This book contains good information about table top close up shooting; also. So; depending upon your interests and needs; you wont go wrong with this book on close up photography. After reading this book; for more extensive field tips and guidance; supplement your knowledge with John and Barbara Gerlachs newest book; "Close Up Photography in Nature;" and you will be well prepared to take on or improve your macro photography skills..4 of 4 people found the following review helpful. Save your moneyBy CloudI saw the first few pages on the "Look inside" view and thought this book would contain solid information on macro photography. I made a huge mistake. This book has no depth at all. I have learned more from a lightweight magazine article than from this entire book. Sure there are nice full page photos but I bought the book to learn Closeup Shooting and got lists of gear instead along with some very superficial basic photographic information.12 of 13 people found the following review helpful. Not Close; Definitely No CigarBy Buster BusterNot remotely worth the cost. Far too few images. Many images are very average. Not remotely enough detail or examples in the technical discussion. Boring. Im amazed others find this book so impressive.If you want a serious introduction to shooting macro photography; read John Shaws Close Ups In Nature. Its a classic. Even though it was written before digital; youll learn from a master. And the basics apply directly to digital. And look for titles by Tim Fitzharris and George Lepp and other true masters of the art.With the vast number of good photography books available that are devoted to or include discussion of macro photography; Id put this one way down on the priority reading list.
