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Sunday, March 20th, 2011
Nature is packed full of amazing art. You should learn Macro photography, because it is one way of showing off your camera’s magical powers.
My introduction to macro photography came a few years back when I was on vacation in Georgia. Macro photography is taking pictures at about 1:1 magnification, or even closer.
I had purchased my very first digital camera, a 3-megapixel point and shoot model.
And I was just getting to know the camera, playing around with settings and such. Since I had left my instruction manual somewhere (and who reads those things anyway), I was having some difficulty figuring out what the little symbols were for on the dial.
One or the symbols was a little flower. I had no clue what that meant, but I figured it might have something to do with the flowers that surrounded me, so I took a few shots of those. I tried to get as close as possible in order to get the detail inside the petals.
Let me tell you, those photos changed my life. I became intrigued with the idea of macro everything. My passion was to learn Macro photography.
Then, when I eventually stepped up to a DSLR, the first add on lens I bought was a Macro lens.
I highly recommend getting a dedicated Macro lens. They are well worth whatever the cost, but they are also quite versatile, because you can use them for other photo applications, such as portrait.
There are a few things to keep in mind when shooting close-up.
- Use a tripod when possible. The closer you get to your subject, the more movement affects your shot. A tripod will save you much frustration by minimizing the possibility of movement and blur.
- Set your aperture to a very small setting, preferably higher than f/13. The reason for this is that the closer you get, the less depth of field you have. Settings of f/13 to f/32 will give you the most detail in your shot.
- Watch out for shadows and bright spots. Early morning is the best time for shooting just about any nature shot, but it is especially nice for close-ups. Bright sun causes harsh shadows and blown out bright spots. You can also eliminate shadows and brights by using a shade. A collapsible disc or an umbrella work nicely to reduce the effects of bright sunlight. There are even times when the shadow of your own body will save the shot for you. Be creative.
- Avoid windy conditions. This goes along with the tripod. Any movement by your subject will ruin your image. This is another good reason to shoot early in the day when the atmosphere is the calmest.
- Get a dedicated macro lens. This was already mentioned, but bears repeating. The right lens for the job will make your photos so much better. Lens manufacturers use special glass to accomplish the best results, and the configuration of the glass is done so that you can get much closer than when you are using any other type of lens.
Learn Macro Photography. There are some very cool shapes and textures that you will only see after you have downloaded your images to your computer or printed them.
Learn about Digital SLR photography at http://www.betterphotos123.com.
What’s In My Camera Bag? PART 1 (See Description!)
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Umbrella Bracket Sun & Rain Camera for Tripod Easy Fix $34.20 |
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Camera Flash Mount Tripod Ballhead Umbrella holder $14.99 |
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camera Light Stand Umbrella Bracket Tripod mount Holder $35.00 |
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Manfrotto 026 Swivel Lite-Tite Umbrella Adapter – Replaces 2905 $27.88 Manfrotto 026 Replaces: 2905… |
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Manfrotto 5001B 74-Inch Nano Stand Replaces Manfrotto 001B (Black) $44.95 Manfrotto Nano Light Stand in Black – Manfrotto 5001B…. |
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CowboyStudio JJC Umbrella Mount Bracket with Swivel/Tilt Bracket for Nikon and Canon 430EX E580EX SB600 SB800 SB900 $8.00 … |
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New Allen Company INSTANT ROOF UMBRELLA 57IN. Storage Sack Included Camouflage Mounts To Any Tree $30.99 We have a 15 days no questions asked return policy…. |
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New Allen Company MAGNUM UMBRELLA 60IN WINDPROOF Complete w/ Mounting Hardware For Tree Practical $35.99 We have a 15 days no questions asked return policy…. |
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Acc Camera Tripod – Bulk $15.78 ACC CAMERA TRIPOD – BULK |
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Caracara Looking at a Camera on a Tripod $39.99 Caracara Looking at a Camera on a Tripod – Photographic Print |
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Camera Armor Wrap Tripod Mount (Zebra Stripes) $14.99 Camera Armor Wrap Tripod Mount (Zebra Stripes) |
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VS-72 Table Top Digital Camera Tripod $22.99 VS-72 Table Top Digital Camera Tripod |
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Sony Camera Tripod Cyber-Shot DSC-V1 VCTR640 $39.24 Sony Camera Tripod Cyber-Shot DSC-V1 VCTR640 |
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Kodak / Kodak Digital Camera Tripod / 8662207 $32.85 Kodak – Kodak Digital Camera Tripod – 8662207 |
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Child in Raincoat and Umbrella Smiling at Camera $24.99 H. Armstrong Roberts Child in Raincoat and Umbrella Smiling at Camera – Photographic Print |
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Tripod head panorama base $17.99 Turns your tripod and camera into a 360º panorama makerBuilt in level12 – 30º click stopsFits any tripod or camera |
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GoPro HD Hero Tripod Adapter $7.99 GoPro HD Hero Tripod Adapter: The GoPro HD Hero Tripod Adapter is a tripod mount for attaching your quick-release GoPro camera to a standard tripod. |
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KODAK Digital Camera Tripod $24.95 Perfect for photographers on the run. This lightweight, yet professional-quality tripod stands 53 in. 1.35 m tall fully extended and folds to 20.9 in. 53 cm for easy storage. |
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Flexible Joints Camera Tripod $4.89 Overview:Flexible type tripod designed for digital gadgets, cameras, and camcodersFits into your purse, backpack, or roomy jacket pocketInnovative indefinitely flexible segmented leg design to ensure secure mountingStandard universal mounting __xml_end__ |
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Lightweight Tripod $29.99 Get stable professional-looking camera and camcorder video footage with this expandable lightweight tripod. Lightweight and portable. Expands from 14″ to 39″. |
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KODAK Digital Camera Tripod / Mini $14.99 By Allowing You to Achieve the Steadiest of Shots, the Kodak Digital Camera Mini Tripod will Enable You to Capture Stunning Pictures. Perfect for Table-Top Use with Rubber Feet, Extendable legs, and a Tilting Head. |
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Shadows on Ground of Kissing Figures with Camera on Tripod Between $49.99 Alfred Eisenstaedt Shadows on Ground of Kissing Figures with Camera on Tripod Between – Photographic Print |
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Mini Tripod For webcam camera Free shipping #SX008 $2 Universal mini tripod for cameras, digital cameras, and webcams |
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Vivitar 12.1mp Camera Kit 2gb Sd Card Reader Tripod & Case $85.99 VIVITAR 12.1MP CAMERA KIT 2GB SD CARD READER TRIPOD & CASE |
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UnSorted / Swivel Camera Stand – Tripod or Table C-Clamp / 75-D4121 $23.59 UnSorted – Swivel Camera Stand – Tripod or Table C-Clamp – 75-D4121 |
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Premium / Premium Digital Camera With Telescopimg Tripod Case Pack 10 / 422587 $188.34 Premium – Premium Digital Camera With Telescopimg Tripod Case Pack 10 – 422587 |
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Full Size Tripod $19.95 4 piece 7-in-1″ kit maximizes use of your point and shoot camera or mini DV camcorder. Carry and Protect your tripod ,camera and accessories with one bag.The camera/tripod Bag can be switched to a camera bag by simply tucking tripod bag behind a Velcro fl |
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Tripod Flashlight $10.99 Tripod Flashlight Is Like an Extra Pair of Hands! Super-bright 9-LED flashlight features a flexible tripod mounting system for pinpoint light—hands-free! Bendable legs with nonskid rubber tips and pivoting ball-head let you adjust the light 360 °. Flashlight detaches for handheld use. 100,000 hour bulb-life. Tripod can also hold a camera. Solid metal construction. Requires 3 AAA batteries. Approx. 7 1/2″ high. 2 or more $9.99 each |
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Sakar VIV-SP-10 Flexible Tripod $11.99 10″ Camera Flexible Tripod Sakar Sakar International, Inc VIV-SP-10 VIV-SP-10 Spider Flexible Tripod www.sakar.com |
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Sakar VIV-SP-6 Flexible Tripod $5.99 7″ Camera Flexible Tripod Sakar Sakar International, Inc VIV-SP-6 VIV-SP-6 Flexible Tripod www.sakar.com |
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Kodak 8662207 Digital Camera Tripod $34.99 Type: Tripod Features: Anodized Aluminum Floor Standing Tripod Black/Metallic Silver Quick Release System, Quick Lock, Built-in Bubble Level Nylon Carrying Bag Compatable with Kodak DC and most EasyShare Series models Parts: 1 year limited Labor: 1 year limited |
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GoPro Tripod Mount $7.95 GoPro Tripod Mount Tripod mount for attaching your quick release GoPro camera to a standard tripod. Compatible with all GoPro quick release cameras including the Helmet HERO Wide Motorsports HERO Wide Motorsports HERO Surf HERO and WIDE HERO cameras. Not compatible with the Digital HERO 5 Wrist Camera. What s Included: * 1 Tripod Mount * Warranty: One Year Tripod NOT included |
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