Insect world in close up
Close up photography, or macro photography as it's technically known, is a fascinating way of seeing your subject from a totally new viewpoint.
Simple steps
Digital Photography: Capturing Close-up Shots
Use the Closeup scene mode or Macro mode. These modes allow the camera to focus on objects that are only a few inches away. ...
Watch the auto-focus. ...
Once the camera focuses, don't move it. ...
Avoid using flash. ...
Try shooting in cloudy weather.
Do I need a macro lens for close up photography?
To achieve a great close-up shot, all you need to do is turn your regular lens around. When you reverse the lens on your camera body, your focusing distance becomes much closer and you're given much stronger magnification when composing your shot.
What focal length is best for close-ups?
. 90-110mm – the standard macro focal length range; ideal for photographing flowers, insects and other small objects; . 150-200mm – a better option for mobile insects and other small animals because it provides more working distance
Things to know before buying a macro lens ?
Focal length. ...
Maximum aperture. ...
Maximum magnification. ...
Image stabilization. ...
Auto / manual focus.
BacklightIng a nature or wildlife image
How do you do backlit photography ?
8 Tips to Achieve Great Backlit Photographs
Choose the correct camera settings. ...
Choose the right time of day. ...
Position the light behind your subject. ...
Adjust your equipment. ...
Experiment with different angles and positions. ...
Fill flash and fill light. ...
Use a spot meter. ...
Adjust the white balance.
