With a close-up camera lens, shutterbugs can capture a landscape in a water
droplet, a dragons face in a dragonfly, an alien planet in a backyard fungus,
or a futuristic civilization in a computer circuit board. The magic field of
macro photography comes alive through digital cameras and Photoshop programs, as
simple instructions combine with jargon-busting tips to demonstrate each
essential technique. More than 200 full-color photos and 750 illustrations
showcase the possibilities for making spectacular images with ordinary
equipment. Besides ideas for making framed photos, special sections show how to
create greeting cards, stationery, and other practical items and gifts.