Insect Photography: Art and Techniques

How to take reliably stunning photographs through good field craft, honed technical skills, and an understanding of the subject

Insect photography is a challenging and stimulating art in which well-shot images give beautiful results, which can aid study and enhance enjoyment of the natural world, and this practical book explains how to take such photographs. Through introducing insects and their behavior, it advises on when and how to see nature at work and, by instructing on techniques, it shows how to capture the moment with dramatic effect. Advice is given on buying and using equipment for both compact camera and SLR users. It describes how to find and understand insects, and explains responsible photography and good fieldcraft. Instructions on composition, exposure, lighting, and advanced techniques are provided, and it suggests ways of sharing images, cataloging and caring for them, and backing them up.