How to take close up photos of natural objects, revealing the beautiful patterns within.
Written by a professional biologist with a lifelong interest in photography, this book contains some amazing images of patterns in nature and provides practical guidance to photographers wishing to do the same. It is primarily aimed at people who have used a camera before, but are looking to expand their knowledge. It covers choice of camera, use of lenses, composition and the consideration of light and exposure, and even setting up your object indoors if needed. It also looks at types of pattern, symmetry and texture. Illustrated with fabulous colour photographs of patterns found in animals, leaves, insects, flowers and minerals, this is a book that is sure to inspire as well as instruct.
About Arnold Wilson
Arnold Wilson, a professional biologist, has spent his working life in teaching and lecturing. 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.