50 Examples of Natural Macro Photography

20 Jan 2010

Before we get started, here are some related posts:

30 Beautiful Examples of Surreal Photography

25 Inspiring Examples of Music Photography

Introduction

Macro photography is close-up photography. Macro photography means that the image on film is approximately the same size as the subject. Many 35mm macro lenses achieve a 1:2 or 1:1 ratio – whereby the subject is either half the size of the object being photographed or the exact same size.

It’s important to limit your depth of field in macro photography, as small changes to your depth of field will cause your image to blur. Additionally, lighting can be made difficult, as a normal-focal-length 35mm lens will require a distance of approx 50mm between lens and subject. This means that there is literally not enough space in which to place a light between your subject and lens. Many photographers choose to use a telephoto macro lens, which allows macro photography under 100-200mm focal lengths.

Macro Flower Photography

Macro photography is perfect for capturing the beautiful colors and details of flowers. Here are 20 examples of macro flower photography:

Insect Macro Photography

Macro photography is also great for capturing the energy and beauty of insects up close. However, clearly they are more difficult to capture than inanimate natural forms.

5 Responses to 50 Examples of Natural Macro Photography

lightningfastfords

January 24th, 2010 at 5:19 am

Works exactly like the ires in the eye, you squint when looking at the sun its small ,the in the dark it opens up large to allow more light so you can see , works the same on a camera when you squint you still see the big pitcher but your eye is cutting out all the light so it can see the item or what ever your looking at both work the same this why they are medically termed the same way and mean the same great question