An Introduction to Macro Photography (Plus Some Insane Shots)
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This week's Giveaway Tuesdays Photo Challenge is about insect photography, a subject generally captured through a macro lens. Whether you opt for pricey equipment, a clever hack or an iPhone app, the internet is full of articles and videos on the topic. We've compiled a brief link round-up to get you started:
- WonderHowTo has a selection of videos ranging from beginner to intermediate; start digging through the library here.
- As mentioned above, you can turn your cell phone into a macro camera by using an app, or jury-rigging a lens. For an insect-specific macro app, try The Macro Bug. For more hardware hacks, check out the Strobist's $10 DIY Photo Macro Studio, or Kipkay's Pringles can macro lens project.
- For some beginner tips and guides, check out Digital Photography School (1, 2), Shutter Freaks, or photo.net.
- For insect-specific macro guides, check out Mark Plonsky's detailed presentation over at Photo.net, the Flying Kiwi Bug Macro Guide, photographer Frank H. Phillips' informative article, or Captain's European Butterfly and Photography Guide.
- Last but not least, for a brief visual foray into the field, watch photographer Thomas Shahan's video. Scroll below to see some of his incredible work!
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The video is awesome. Thanks! It's worth watching in full screen in 720P if you're not squeamish. The video at the start and end isn't in HD but the pictures are. I really like how he explains that it is really about patience and taking lots and lots of pictures.
Gives me hope!
I LOVE macro photography! this and tilt-shift are my favorite types!
Do you take tilt shift photos yourself? If so what lens do you use? I've been wanting to get into that for a while...
yes, i know very little about it. what kind of equipment is required?
I have a tilt shift lens, a few apps, and a place high up where I can make things look small. It's not too hard actually
I'm not sure what lens I have ( though it is a Canon) and I also have one that was made in a KipKay video
Oh aanndd you need a tripod or video tripod.
Cerek, you should write a tutorial article on taking tilt shift...
Good idea, I should! But I don't have a video camera, so it would have to be all writing. I'll try to make one after I'm done with my current WIP tutorial.
I'd love to see some of your tilt-shift photos. Have you tried to do any of the time lapse tilt-shift photography?
Yes, I have! Its really fun.
wow, Impressed with the detail. Thanks.
awsome!
AUsome.. BTW this site has a great design and articles have beautiful photos.
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