Of all the different styles of modern photography, the one that seems to elicit the most reticence from both amateurs and professionals alike is that of macro photography.
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Photo Interlude: Honey Bee Wings Up Close
Although not at first intending specifically to record it, the pattern of the veins in the wings of this Honey Bee, Apis mellifera, is remarkable. As the wings of these insects are essentially membranes, the common interpretation of the veins’ purpose seems to be that they provide strength to the overall wing structure. Location: Scappoose, […]
The Well-read Naturalist: Macro Photography for Gardeners and Nature Lovers
Of all the different styles of modern photography, the one that seems to elicit the most reticence from both amateurs and professionals alike is that of macro photography. This is indeed quite unfortunate, for it is through the practice of macro photography that so much of the ordinarily unseen details in our world become discoverable. […]
Crawling Inside a Hollyhock
And so it came to pass that on Friday, August 28, 2009, I came into possession of one of the world’s most effective field macro lenses, the Canon EF 180mm f/3.5 L USM Macro. (Contrary to quickly-spreading rumors, no, I did not trade a kidney for it.)