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Macro Flower Photography: An Introduction to Photographic Principles and Techniques

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Photography is a good way to capture and communicate scientific information. Knowledge of some key principles of photography may greatly improve the results achieved. Examples of the setup of photographic equipment and photographs are included as a guide to the reader.

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Perkins, M. (2018). Macro Flower Photography: An Introduction to Photographic Principles and Techniques. In: Lee, YI., Yeung, ET. (eds) Orchid Propagation: From Laboratories to Greenhouses—Methods and Protocols. Springer Protocols Handbooks. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7771-0_25

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