Clive Branson is a photographer living in Canada.

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• PART 1: What Is Macro Photography?. The Difference Between Close-Up and Macro Photography. The Difficulty with Macro Photography. Extension Accessories for Close-Up Photography. Choosing the Right Lens and Camera. Tripods. Flash and ReflectorsPART 2: Composition. Your eye isn't the camera's eye. Framing. Focus the mind as much as the camera. Rule of Thirds. Depth of Field. Bracketing. Shutter Speed. ISO. Digital Noise. Histogram. White BalancePART 3: Flower Photography. Fun or Ser!ous?. Photography is all About Observing. The Anatomy of a Flower. Why is the Background so Important?. Eliminating Distractions. Positive & Negative Space. Horizontal versus Vertical. Lines, Shapes and Patterns. Color, Black & White and Sepia. Leaves. Filters. AestheticsPART 4: Lighting. Front lighting. Back lighting. Silhouettes. Side lighting. Diffused lighting. Weather. Studio lightingPART 5: Subjects to Photograph. Automotive Photography. Falling Droplets. Smoke Trails. Lit Matches. Water Refractions. Water. Ice. Glass. Fabrics. Synthetic Textures. FruitPART 6: Publishing Your Images. Magazines. Book Publishers. Self-Publishing. Stock Photography. Advertising and Promotions. Greeting Cards and Calendars