Macro Photography – Ramble in my Head

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We Review Nikon’s Z 105mm Macro: Did Nikon Make the Safe Choice?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Announced back in June, Nikon’s first macro lenses for the Z mount appeared to be typical successors to their F mount predecessors, covering 50mm and 100mm focal lengths. The Z 105mm, as before, is a more premium choice, offering a few more features and a more choice designation. I’ve finally gotten my hands on one, and after some thorough testing, I’m ready to share my thoughts on this recent entry to the Z lineup. Whether you’re a macro specialist or Z photographer, you’ll want to check out this review.

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Photographers Should Put This on Their Calendar Right Now: The Brood X Cicada Storm in Eastern U.S.

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Even if you aren’t the type of photographer to be interested in a cicada, let me tell you why this summer’s event will be an amazing photo opportunity. It might just not be what you expect.

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The Best Images from GuruShots “Let’s See Macro” Challenge

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

GuruShots is the host of “The World’s Greatest Photo Game” and has released yet another fantastic challenge. Participants submited their best macro photos. The challenge received thousands of entries and millions of votes. Check out the three winners of the challenge as well as hundreds of top rated images below.

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Laowa Launches Year Long Free Live Stream Series ‘Meeting Masters’

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Venus Laowa, a lens manufacturer known for their off-beat collection of manual focus lenses has launched a series of free live stream events on its Facebook page called “Meeting Masters.” For the rest of the year, the company will be hosting photographers from all over the world to cover various topics related to photography using Laowa’s collection of lenses.

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An Interview With Frank Döring: How to Capture Momentous Macro Photographs of Insects and Spiders

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Frank Döring is an architectural photographer based in Kentucky, USA by way of Frankfurt, Germany. He also focuses on personal documentary projects with a focus on the Anthropocene.

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Which Is the Better Choice, A Macro Lens or Extension Tubes?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

If you want to photograph small things, you need to get close. For that, you can choose a macro lens. But there is an alternative that is much cheaper. Extension tubes transform any lens into a macro lens. But what is the better choice?

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Is This a Cheap Way to Get Into Macro Photography?

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

The wonderful thing about macro photography is that there are always compelling subjects within arm’s reach, but on the other hand, it generally requires a dedicated macro lens. If you are interested in macro photography but not ready to invest a lot of money in it, a potentially viable intermediate option is extension tubes. This great video will show you how extension tubes work as well as the pros and cons of using them for macro work.

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How To Capture Incredible Water Droplet Photos

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Water droplets are a lot of fun to capture, but it can be tricky to time the shot and light the scene. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get started and create your own version of this classic shot.

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4 Reasons Why You Should Try Macro Photography

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

Macro photography is a genre that just about anyone can try, and it can open up an entirely new world of subjects and opportunities all hiding in plain sight. This great video features an experienced macro photographer discussing four reasons why the genre is addictive fun.

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Pay More Attention to This and Your Photographs Will Improve

Posted on December 31, 1969by Andres

One of the simplest ways to make your images more effective is by paying attention to this one fundamental component of photography and applying it in ways that you may not have thought of.

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