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| Rose. Rome, Italy. June 3, 2011. Nikon Coolpix P500 Macro. |
def:Images taken at a very close range to the subject that completely fill the frame of the photo with that subject. Normally objects such as flowers, insects and coins are subjects in this form of photography because they are objects that can photograph bigger than they normally are. Another term for this type of photography is “macro photography,” which is generally used for images that are taken with macro lenses that allow the camera to get closer to a subject than ordinary standard view lenses allow. Photos of small objects are typically only close-ups if the frame is filled with the small object.
Technique:
- Depth of field is applied to this type
of photography often, meaning that the subject that is being photographed will
be very clear but the background will be blurry.
- Most cameras include a macro mode (for point-and-shoot cameras), however a specifically designed lens is usually better.
- When taking this type of photo, move in until the camera cannot focus anymore on the subject and then move backwards until it focuses.
- Use the smallest aperture (the size of the hole in the lens when you take the photo) that your camera will allow, which means you should extend the exposure time because you will need more light (because the lens hole will be small).
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| Sunlight Plant. Rome, Italy. June 6, 2011. Nikon Coolpix P500 Macro. |
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| Rock Beach. Samos, Greece. July 1, 2011. Nikon Coolpix P500 Macro. |
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| Wall Plant. Cinque Terra, Italy. June 10, 2011. Nikon Coolpix P500 Macro Setting. |
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| Small Tall Flower. Pergamon, Turkey. June 27, 20011. Nikon Coolpix P500 Macro Setting. |
citations:
How to Shoot Close-Up Photographs. Retrieved from http://www.schoolofphotography.com/courses/free-photography-tips-and-articles/58-how-to-shoot-close-up-photographs.html
Smith, B. Macro Photography for Beginners, Part 1. Retrieved from http://www.digital-photography-school.com/macro-photography-for-beginners-part-1
