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MichaelErlewine Silver Member Nikonian since 15th Apr 2008Fri 04-Nov-11 12:05 PM
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"Free e-books on Macro and Close-up Photography"


Big Rapids, US
          

Just finished: two free e-books on close-up and macro photography, including an emphasis on focus stacking and mini-panoramas. Details on each volume are listed below. Feel free to share these with anyone interested.

http://macrostop.com/

Close-up and Macro Photography: A Primer
Book One: Macro & Close-up Technique
Includes Focus Stacking and Mini-Panorama
By Michael Erlewine

137 Pages, 150 Full Color Illustrations
The first in a two-book series on close-up and macro photography. This volume covers close-up and macro technique, equipment, in-the-field use, and even motivation and the spirit of this kind of photography. Included extensive detail on focus stacking and the creation of mini-panoramas.This is a companion book to the second volume in this series on macro and close-up lens, their specs, photos, and photos taken through with the lenses.

Close-up and Macro Photography: A Primer
Book Two: Macro & Close-up Lenses
By Michael Erlewine

153 Pages, 150 Full Color Illustrations
The second volume in a two-book series on close-up and macro photography. This book has detailed specifications on 42 of the finest lenses used for macro and close-up photography on Nikon systems. Photos of the lens itself and several ultra-close-up photos through each lens are included. This is a companion book to the first volume in this series on macro and close-up photography technique and equipment.



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TerryMc Silver Member Nikonian since 25th Oct 2008Fri 04-Nov-11 04:06 PM
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Sagamore Hills, US
          

Wow - thank you very much! Downloading now.

Perfect timing as I just ordered a Tokina 100mm macro lens from B&H this morning.

Terry

  
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poc Silver Member Nikonian since 08th Jan 2008Sat 05-Nov-11 12:55 AM
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Glenview, US
          

Michael,
I am having difficulty loading the pdf. When I click on the download button, nothing happens. Suggestions? Your assistance would be appreciated.
BTW, I've actually been to Big Rapids!

POC

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poc Silver Member Nikonian since 08th Jan 2008Sat 05-Nov-11 12:58 AM
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Glenview, US
          

OOPPS. Never mind, I was trying to download off the image on your post. Downloading now. thank you very much.

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jordivb Silver Member Nikonian since 01st Mar 2009Sat 05-Nov-11 04:41 PM
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Manresa, ES
          

Thank you!
I just downloaded and will have a look.
Jordi

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latessa Silver Member Nikonian since 15th Nov 2009Mon 07-Nov-11 08:10 AM
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GB
          

Michael
Thank you very much for these downloads. They are just what I need at this early stage of my macro photography, I can assure that they will be put to good use.
Regards
Eddie

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Tinion45 Registered since 28th Feb 2007Mon 07-Nov-11 12:59 PM
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Newark, GB
          

Hi Michael,

Thanks for sharing these e-books with Nikonians members.
It must have taken you a lot of time to put together and I for one definitely appreciate your efforts and generosity.

Never one to look a gift horse in the mouth, but I noticed some black text on page 62 image in Book One. It does not look as though it should be there, as it gets lost in the image somewhat. You may want to address that issue, if it is one.

For someone who has travelled with Dylan, played with Iggy Pop and opened for Cream and produced some awesome macro images, I have much admiration and respect. Can anyone have a better lifestyle, not from where I am sitting. Then to offer your work to all for the greater good in photography circles, has to be applauded.

Many, many thanks for giving and sharing Michael.

Denis

  
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jdroach Platinum Member Nikonian since 21st Mar 2009Mon 07-Nov-11 03:21 PM
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Milwaukee, US
          

Thank you for stirring me to this website the wealth of information available.

jdroach, a Milwaukee area and sometimes Chicago area Nikonian.





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TerryMc Silver Member Nikonian since 25th Oct 2008Mon 07-Nov-11 08:05 PM
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Sagamore Hills, US
          

>For someone who has travelled with Dylan, played with Iggy Pop
>and opened for Cream and produced some awesome macro images, I
>have much admiration and respect.

Wow - amazing. I started to Google and came up with some great old photos too.

I'll bet Michael has some great stories.

Terry

  
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gaperklake Silver Member Nikonian since 10th Mar 2007Wed 09-Nov-11 04:40 PM
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Reno, US
          

Hello Michael,

Thank you so much for this. I've downloaded Book Two, but Book One gets hung up at about 6.5 MBs. Am I missing something?

Thanks for you help. I look forward greatly to your books!

Guy Perkins

  
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jaclegau Moderator Nikonian since 28th Sep 2006Thu 10-Nov-11 02:14 AM
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Lachenaie, CA
          

THanks for your generosity. Being stuck at home for some time, I started photographing flowers with a tamron lens, a macro I could afford (see my gallery-jaclegau). Since I have a lot to learn, I am sure that your books will help me. Feel free to comment my gsallery if you have the time.

Yours truly

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glxman Silver Member Nikonian since 04th Oct 2008Thu 10-Nov-11 04:49 AM
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South Australia, AU
          

Thank You Michael,
Much appreciated,

Only using a Kenko tube set ATM, looking into a lens in the new year
Regards,
Gary

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gaperklake Silver Member Nikonian since 10th Mar 2007Thu 10-Nov-11 05:56 PM
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Reno, US
          

Thank you, Michael. Download is successful!

Guy

  
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amalalin Gold Member Nikonian since 12th Sep 2008Fri 11-Nov-11 05:52 PM
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#13. "awesome!"
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providence, US
          

thanks so much for this gift!

enjoy the journey

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Nitehawk5169 Gold Member Nikonian since 22nd Feb 2010Fri 11-Nov-11 06:41 PM
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Williamstown, US
          

Hi Michael,

I am really impressed with your e-books and have taken away some very good tips. Thanks for your generosity.

Mike

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gkaiseril Gold Member Nikonian since 28th Oct 2005Fri 11-Nov-11 09:39 PM
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 Fri 11-Nov-11 09:42 PM by gkaiseril

Chicago, US
          

Thank you.

I would look at adding a navigation pane with links to the sections of the books and you can add links to the Table of Contents entires so one only needs to click on the section and the use is taken to that page.

George
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spanglerokapi Silver Member Nikonian since 22nd May 2008Sat 12-Nov-11 05:26 PM
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Aylesbury, GB
          

Sincere thanks for sharing your book, it is now "shelved" in my iPad. Your images are truly inspirational.

Regards, Andrew

  
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JBS101 Silver Member Nikonian since 20th Apr 2009Sat 12-Nov-11 09:37 PM
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AU
          

Michael,

I have just spent a very pleasurable hour looking through both books. They definately merit further study. Thank you for producing such quality work and for your generosity in sharing it with us.

Regards,

John

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michalaase Gold Member Nikonian since 08th Apr 2011Sun 13-Nov-11 07:07 PM
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Karasjok, NO
          

Awesome!

Being a newbe into macro technology and shooting this is a real godsend.
This is exactly the kind of books I like to have in my iPad!

A thousand thanks for your generousity!

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CK Silver Member Nikonian since 09th Apr 2004Tue 15-Nov-11 08:44 AM
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Mississauga, CA
          

All I can do is repeat -- WOW! Thanks very much Michael
Take care,
CK
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Piet_Venter Silver Member Nikonian since 23rd Jan 2007Tue 15-Nov-11 04:05 PM
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Lyttelton-Manor, ZA
          

Thank you very much indeed, Michael.

Kind regards.
Piet.

  
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dhmiller Silver Member Nikonian since 19th May 2009Wed 30-Nov-11 11:34 PM
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US
          

Your site is a great resource, Michael. Thanks very much for your efforts.
DM

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landism Registered since 22nd Oct 2011Thu 01-Dec-11 10:33 AM
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CA
          

Exceptional work... Thank you for sharing this!!!

  
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yorksett Registered since 27th Mar 2011Fri 02-Dec-11 01:05 PM
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US
          

Thank you!
Absolutely astonishing work. Your gift to us is invaluable.

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mahasuresh Registered since 03rd Jan 2008Mon 12-Dec-11 02:04 PM
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Plano, US
          

Thanks for the link. It was really helpful. I love the tips and pictures. Great work!

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Monrovia, US
          

Namaste and thank you!

yours,
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ckatosmith Gold Member Nikonian since 25th Aug 2007Sun 18-Dec-11 08:01 PM
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Washington state, US
          


Equipment and technique are important,
Vision is supreme,
Passion the reason...

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Downloaded. Thank you very much for your generosity. Looking forward to tips on focus stacking. Thank you again.

  
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Michael: Thank you.

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bushwack1 Silver Member Nikonian since 08th Mar 2010Tue 20-Dec-11 04:22 PM
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Grand Marais, US
          

Thanks so much, I have a long way to go.

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sulkyrob Silver Member Nikonian since 07th Jan 2007Wed 21-Dec-11 01:55 AM
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Doreen, AU
          

Thanks Michael. Have been meaning to learn more about macro photography and your books will help enormously.

Rob Wyatt
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Cavy2 Silver Member Nikonian since 02nd Aug 2006Sat 31-Dec-11 04:22 PM
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Fishers, US
          

Thank you Michael for making this available to us! Shared in the true Nikonian spirit. Only, now I need to go get a Kindle so I can read this while working out.
Thanks again, and Happy New Year!


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Jeeves Silver Member Charter MemberThu 05-Jan-12 06:18 AM
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Bangalore, IN
          

Micheal an extraordinary effort and a most generous gift to me.

Compliments of the season.

Jeeves

  
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johnmoreland Silver Member Nikonian since 21st May 2008Fri 06-Jan-12 04:01 PM
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Jacksonville Beach, US
          

Thank you for sharing your work with us. I have downloaded both books and am excited about reading them.

  
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mtpeke Silver Member Nikonian since 19th Feb 2002Tue 10-Jan-12 04:36 AM
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#33. "RE: Free e-books on Macro and Close-up Photography"
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Weaverville, US
          

Is there anything special I need to do to download toipad? I can't get it to proceed from link?

Carpe Diem!

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Davidpeter1 Silver Member Nikonian since 07th Mar 2004Thu 26-Jan-12 08:19 PM
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#34. "RE: Free e-books on Macro and Close-up Photography"
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Cardiff, GB
          

many thanks for generously sharing all this experience and hard work.

David.

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pieterv10 Registered since 09th Jan 2012Fri 27-Jan-12 04:47 PM
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GB
          

Thanks for that!

  
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Jivl Silver Member Nikonian since 24th Nov 2011Sat 28-Jan-12 04:00 AM
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#36. "RE: Free e-books on Macro and Close-up Photography"
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near Prague, CZ
          

Michael, thanks a lot! Very helpful books for me! Take care!
Jiri from Prague

  
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Bare Bones Registered since 26th Nov 2011Tue 07-Feb-12 07:49 PM
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GB
          

Wow.
Very generous.
As a novice I'm looking forward to reading and learning.
Thanks

  
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saddy1982 Registered since 03rd Nov 2011Thu 16-Feb-12 10:05 AM
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IN
          

Thank you very much Michael !!!

I especially like your idea of beauty coming from inside and its reflection on your photography. This makes real sense to me. The photograph should do a lot of talking about itself as well the photographer's nature.

Saurabh

  
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