Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers: The Essential Guide to Digital Techniques
“Although the book is lovely to look at, it isn’t a coffee-table copy. Instead, Detrick, an award-winning photographer and instructor, has created a hard-working, soft-cover book that plenty of gardeners would be happy to see under their Christmas trees."(Minneapolis Star Tribune)“[A] wonderful guide for photographers looking to take it to the next level.”(The English Garden)“[B]oth aspiring and accomplished photographers will find just the right information on the basics of  taking close-ups, how to used digital cameras to best advantage, along with tips on digital effects, storage, and manipulation of images.”(Journal Enquirer)“[A] beautiful book explaining how we can take stunning close-up photos in our gardens…this book will help bring your garden photos to a new level of quality and effectiveness.”(Recorder)“Learn the basics of close-up photography with helpful tips, definitions, exercises and case studies covering the features of current D-SLRs, how to compose and more.”(Outdoor Photographer)"As an experienced photographer, I found this book extraordinarily helpful, alive with tips and tricks.  I highly recommend [it] for photographers who are looking to dabble in macro photography or those who already have some experience."(Washington Gardener)"All of the beautifully reproduced photographs are accompanied by text that helps and never talks down to the reader."(Shutterbug)“Each photo is a short lesson in making outstanding photos. Reading this book is like walking through a garden and seeing through the eyes of a master photographer.”(American Gardener)