Macro

The Better to See You With, My Dear

Macro photography is, without a doubt, my most favorite form of photography. Per Adobe.com “macro photography is all about showcasing a subject larger than it is in real life.” Macro photography is typically done on a table top in a controlled environment. Most obvious benefits are that you are no longer at the mercy of Mother Nature. The wind is no longer a factor and you are in complete control of the lighting. Likewise, the relative position of the subject to the camera is easily managed.

As an art form, macro photography captures the minute world around us in breathtaking detail. If you have ever stared at a tiny insect, you will appreciate macro photography. It’s like wielding a superhero magnifying glass. Hidden textures, vibrant colors, and intricate structures, often invisible to the naked eye, are easily revealed.

Macro photography transforms everyday miniscule subjects into mesmerizing works of art. You’ll see the complex patterns on a fly’s eye or the delicate veins of a leaf like never before.

Research shows macro images can enhance our appreciation for nature’s complexity and even boost our curiosity about the natural world. Personally I am always captivated by the tiniest detail that we usually overlook, making the ordinary extraordinary.

More Thoughts on Macro Photography…

Personally, I have never been a big (or little) fan of lemons. And it seems, unless you specifically request otherwise, you’ll find a slice of one floating in your water glass. I always wonder, where has that lemon been lying about, just waiting to take a dip in my water glass?

And, let’s not forget lemon’s cousin, the lime. He can be found here, there, and everywhere just as well. And if that isn’t bad enough, shove him down the neck of your beer bottle. Are you kidding me? Good freaking grief. Next thing you know, they’ll want me to use oil and vinegar for salad dressing.