Photography Assignment - Macro and Closeup

Submitted by stevej on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 11:56am

The Assignment

Just about all cameras made in the last decade can take good closeup photographs. If you are not sure if yours does, or what settings to use, not post the make and model number in the comments and I'll try to help. The standard symbol used on cameras for macro/closeup function is a stylized flower.

Images can be traditional or more arty and subject matter can be anything small or a small part of something bigger. Flowers are an obvious choice for this type of photography but just about anything can make a good potential subject.

There are several ways to get a macro or close up shot:
Set your camera to macro and get in close
Use a longer focal length and stand away from the subject (usually 3ft or more).
Crop an image on the computer - just about all editing software will allow you to do this (don't go smaller than 500px though).

Any questions please ask and I'll give more specific/detailed help in the comments.

Images

Post your photos here along with any thoughts, ideas, or suggestions for future assignments.
-Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with!

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Submitted by joe shikspack on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 12:16pm

afternoon steve...

great timing! i just uploaded a few macro photos that i shot this morning and was getting ready to go to lunch when you posted.

ms shikspack's flowers agreed to pose for me this morning:

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Submitted by stevej on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 12:22pm

Hi Joe

- love it when a plan comes together
These are stunning. Ms Shikspack's flowers are looking really good!

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Submitted by yellopig on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 1:37pm

I have a couple :)

First, a critter:

Sphinx moth caterpillar

And a wildflower:

Staghorn cholla (cactus) flower

They were already pretty colorful, I just increased the color saturation on both.

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Submitted by stevej on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 2:29pm

Hi yellopig

Love these - they look painterly - especially the flower.
I don't take many pics of insects - here is one of the rare few:
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Submitted by yellopig on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 9:18pm

That's a nice one, stevej!

LOL, looking at my collection, it seems I take a lot of pictures of wildflowers and insects.

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“We may not be able to change the system, but we can make the system irrelevant in our lives and in the lives of those around us.”—John Beckett

Submitted by stevej on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 9:37pm

Thanks

I haven't done much in the way of insects and flowers over the last few years - seeing all the pics here though makes me want to though. now if only the weather would cooperate

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“To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize.” -Voltaire

Submitted by Unabashed Liberal on Sat, 04/30/2016 - 3:04pm