Experience-4
MACRO PHOTOGRAPHY
Macro photography can take the viewer to new and seldom seen vantage points. However, macro photography also often demands more careful attention to photographic technique .
Still wondering whats macro ???
its just taking the pics from a very close range . its also called closeup shots .
Things required to understand and learn this section
- patience .
- steadiness .
- tripod (optional) .
- compact or a basic cam to dslr will do .
- different perspective .
so expect me to discuss all the topic's at once .
How To Switch to Macro Mode -
Universal Macro symbol .
To switch on to macro mode , just search for the button having a flower symbol ( the above one) and just press it , In the LCD screen or viewfinder ,at the side of screen a flower symbol appears if your macro mode is on .
these are some little help in finding it out .
NOTE : if you have Sony cam , then don't worry it will automatically switch to macro when you focus a close range object .
Once you have enabled it , you are ready to experiment .
- Every camera has its own macro range . ie - its own range of focusing when its in macro mode , it generally ranges from 1cm to 8or10cm . just find your range by pre focusing the frame ( refer pre-focus in last post ) . when you do all the things right , you will have a crispy frame .
- I've discussed about the optical zoom and magnification , please never use it in macro .
When you have the range and a subject to take , start experimenting . here are some advice's which might be worth reading .
- start with a static object , later when you have mastered it ,try for living object like ants and insects .
- be careful about the lighting , a dull lighting reduces the clarity .
- and if your taking sun as light source for your shot , then make sure you are facing the sun, so that your shadow wont mess up your frame .
- remember no zoom .
- try some abstract style , with common household objects .
hoping these advice's will get you kick started .
in later posts will go as deep as i know . till then get acquainted with the true basics .
this was where i started ..
then after some experimentation
months went by ... the 1st macros upto my expectations
this is where now i am :)
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| water drops hanging on a spider web and acting as water lens . laws of reflection proved :) |
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| Focused at the tip of the flower |
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| multiple water lenses formed in a water bottle |
So trust life a bit , don't worry if you are not getting it right , just keep trying . you will crack it soon enough , Hang on till then .
" Every Thing Changes , When You Change "
if you are intrested in checking out the shots , then here's the link
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