What is a Macro Lens? SLR (Single Lens Reflex) and DSLR (Digital Single Lens Reflex) cameras have removable lenses, as opposed to point-and-shoots or compact cameras where the lens is fixed. This allows you to use lenses that have specific functions in capturing images. The macro lens is a specialty lens that enables you to… Continue reading Get to Know the Macro Lens
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Macro Photography – How to Photograph a Spider’s Web
Spiderwebs are beautiful, interesting and absolutely unique. Each one is a study in natural beauty and makes an excellent topic for close up photography. Unfortunately, their light and elastic nature, and the spider’s movement across the web can also make them challenging to photograph well. Photographing a spiderweb well is a combination of timing, position… Continue reading Macro Photography – How to Photograph a Spider’s Web
Mastering Macro Photography
Macro photography is described as taking shots of tiny subjects such as insects, water droplets, and the like. Photography purists would say that ‘true macro’ refers to the magnification of the subjects into life-sized images in the film plane or digital sensor, which has little to do with how close the camera is to the… Continue reading Mastering Macro Photography
5 Pieces of Equipment to Venture into Macro Photography
Macro photography is a fun way to spice up your photography. Ordinary things can be transformed into art with macro photography. The small things on your desk can be your new subject. Or you can go out to your backyard and photograph some flowers and insects. However, your kit lens may not be sufficient for… Continue reading 5 Pieces of Equipment to Venture into Macro Photography
36 Marvels Examples of Macro Photography
Macro photography refers to taking close-up photos of small things .The best way to do macro photography is to use a special-purpose macro lens optimized to focus sharply on a small area. The amazing thing about macro photography is that it allows you to see a totally different part of the subject you are photographing,… Continue reading 36 Marvels Examples of Macro Photography