Assignment 12: Close Up Photography
This month’s assignment is Close Up Photography. Notice I did not use the word macro. Close up photography is anything from a ratio of 1:4 down to 1:1 (where Macro starts). I am looking for you to...
View ArticleMacro Photographer
A member of the Syracuse Photographer Association lines up a macro shot of a flower during the meetup at SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry in Syracuse, New York. This shows a member...
View ArticleClose Up Photography 101
As I indicated in the Assignment 12: Close Up Photography announcement, you do not have to have a macro lens to participate. There are many ways to create close up photographs which does not require...
View ArticleThe Old Reverse Lens Macro Trick
So, you want to try your hand at Macro Photography, do ya? Do have the money for a Macro lens? No? Well, never you mind, as I am going to tell you how to produce stunning macro images from your SLR...
View ArticleNikon 105mm Micro User Report
Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR Micro (Macro) Lens As I mentioned on Monday, I rented a Nikon 105mm f/2.8 VR Micro (macro) lens from LensRentals.com for a few days. I had never used a macro lens before so I did...
View ArticleGetting Close
There are many ways of getting close in photography. Over the last couple of weeks, I have tried to show you a few of the different ways. The above collage summarizes them. Starting from the upper...
View ArticleSuper Macro
Note from Scott: The following was sent to me by Tracy of Milkay Photography per my request for macro photos. Along with those, she sent along the following where she shows how to get Super Macros! I...
View ArticleAssignment 12 Recap
I was not sure what kind of turnout I would have for Assignment 12: Close Up Photography. I am thrilled to report there was 22 submissions. Wait, make that 23 (Thanks, Tracy!) Ready to get small? As...
View ArticleView 208: A Reverse Macro Christmas
Thought it would be fun to see a few favorite Christmas things around the house through a reversed 50mm f/1.8 lens using a macro reverse ring. Needles on a Fraser Fir Christmas Tree. Nikon D700/50mm...
View ArticleGarden Photography: Capturing the Beauty of Your Garden
Written by Cindy Dyer • Photography by Cindy Dyer Originally published in the Summer 2013 issue of Celebrate Home Magazine (Download for free at www.celebratehomemagazine.com) Photography has been a...
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