Those of you that find extreme close-ups fascinating will love The Macro Photography Project. It’s a place where we can learn new skills (hopefully!) and share our photos.
My passion for making the small big developed a couple of years back. I used a macro setting on my SLR to take close-up photographs initially but after a period of time found I wanted to get even closer. While I love taking photographs of people, places and products, macro photography provides something a bit different. Finding the detail in the every day can be exciting and create exquisite results.
Thankfully these days close-up photography can be achieved in many different ways. The first macro tips post will provide you with an array of options so you can select what works best for you.
You can find inspiration for macro photography anywhere in day-to-day life. The secret is the approach rather than the subject and being aware of our surroundings. As well as experimenting, as I have done this month with strawberries and cabbage.
How to join in
To join in with the Macro Photography Project, just link up a short post or an Instagram photo with your close-up photograph/s. Unlike #alphabetphoto and #bwphotoproject which are weekly, this is a monthly photography project. The Linky is up at the beginning of each month and will remain open until the end so you can join in whenever you fancy.
You can join in any time on Instagram using the hashtag #macrophotoproject.
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Pinterest loveliness
PODcast now has over 3,000 followers on Pinterest. If you’re looking for macro inspiration, do check out the Macro Photography board. The photographs are simply incredible!
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Oh my word, your photos are phenomenal!! I had no idea macro could get so close. I love capturing the details so this project really appeals to me. Not that I have anything remotely up to your standard lol xx
Fab idea Charly. Once I start that photography course next month (only 2 days mind!) I will be on it. I love the close up stuff. That one of the strawberry is phenomenal!
I love the bubbles or droplets how did you do that ?
These photos are stunning! So far I have only really been taking macro shots out in the garden but I will certainly be looking for inspiration in more unusual places, and experimenting!
Charly I went out and did some more practice today as I just loved how close your images were but could not get that close what lens are you using and are you adding extensions and how many ? ps I will add my second lot of macro images your see mine just are not as close
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Wonderful macro photos, you’re so very talented. I know how hard you’ve worked at perfecting your technique, well done. Did you put glycerin in the water with the strawberry to slow the bubbles down? And what lens are you using please lovely?
Thanks for hosting!
These photos are absolutely stunning Charly Dove! I am SO inspired to get a macro lens and do some experimenting. Thanks for sending me the link!
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