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.
Macro Photography
The Best Images from GuruShots “Let’s See Macro” Challenge
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.
Laowa Launches Year Long Free Live Stream Series ‘Meeting Masters’
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.
Is This a Cheap Way to Get Into Macro Photography?
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.
