Macro Photography
The photos that can be included in this category are those that depict reality at a 1:1 scale. So, if you take the picture of a butterfly and it has a wing span of 3 cm, the printed image must have a butterfly with a wing span of at least 3 cm.
For DSLR cameras, there are specialized very expensive macro lenses, witch provide extreme magnification and image detail. However, most digital cameras have a zoom lens, with built in macro capabilities.
What you must understand about macro photography is the fact it can be very satisfying. The amount of detail that can be captured with even a modest, low cost digital camera is breathtaking. In dealing with macro photography, you need patience and luck.
First, you need patience in setting the camera; because you have a very shallow depth of field, the camera must be very still, or the image will be out of focus. Luck is required when dealing with subjects like insects. They tend to move...
Aperture Priority | Shutter Speed 1/100 | Aperture Value 4 | ISO Speed 50
Aperture Priority | Shutter Speed 1/125 | Aperture Value 2.8 | ISO Speed 50
Aperture Priority | Shutter Speed 1/200 | Aperture Value 5 | ISO Speed 50
Aperture Priority | Shutter Speed 1/160 | Aperture Value 3 | ISO Speed 50
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