Photographing Pattern and Design in Nature: A Close-up Guide

Photographing Pattern and Design in Nature: A Close-up Guide

by Arnold Wilson (Author)

Synopsis

This book contains many amazing images of patterns in nature as well as the information to help guide you towards making your own. Aimed at people who have used a camera before, but are looking to expand their knowledge, or for those who just want to have a go, it covers choice of camera, use of lenses, composition and the consideration of light and exposure. It also looks at types of pattern, symmetry and texture through the use of photos and could be used as a source of inspiration for other photographers and artists, through all the fabulous photos of patterns found in animals, leaves, insects, flowers and minerals amongst other subjects.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 160
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 01 Apr 2010

ISBN 10: 1408110962
ISBN 13: 9781408110966
Book Overview: Illustrated with fantastic photographs of patterns and design found in nature. A good introductory chapter explains how to use your camera properly. Chapters cover how to set up your photo to get the best results using light, shade and even setting up your object indoors if needed.

Media Reviews
'Excellent diagrams and sample images make this an inspiring manual to get you started.' Amateur Photographer (May 2010) '...whether you want to take close up photographs for reference or simply to enjoy them in their own right, this book will teach you how...a complete guide' Craftsman Magazine (July 2010)
Author Bio
Arnold Wilson, a professional biologist, has spent his working life in teaching and lecturing. Photography has been his lifelong interest and he has contributed to most of the current photographic magazines and has written five books. His work has been exhibited both in the UK and abroad. He was an early overall winner of the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and in September 2000, Arnold was judged overall winner of the BBC Countryfile Photographer of the Year competition with a close-up photograph of a bumblebee in free flight. Having taken early retirement, Arnold Wilson now spends some of his leisure time photographing people and places, but his overriding interest is still nature photography.