This is a comprehensive and fully illustrated guide to taking stunning close-up photographs in the natural world.In this authoritative book, Robert Thompson shares his considerable expertise in both photography and naturalism to impart everything you need to know about taking impeccable macro photographs.From a thorough survey of the equipment required for both film and digital users, to detailed explanation of the techniques required for photographing all the most popular close-up subjects, including: flowers, fungi, insects, patterns and abstracts in nature. This sumptuously illustrated and highly practical book is the definitive guide to macro photography.