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Macro Monday

June 10, 2019 By Carole

Last Monday Robby, who is generally my first commenter every day, asked me to explain what macro photography really means. I’ve got to admit, the question gave me pause. I mean, I know it’s a super close up. But what else? So, being a librarian, I did some research and what I’ve drilled it down to is this: true macro photography means that the image is a small item that is made bigger than life size. Interesting. And a bit of a game changer for me because now, instead of just wandering around looking for things I can shoot with my macro lens, I’m now looking for tiny things to shoot with my macro lens. A small distinction but a disctinction worth noting.

And so, in the spirit of true macro photography:

That flower is about the size of the nail on my pinky finger. Small. And very close up.

Macro Mission Accomplished.

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  1. Mary K. in Rockport says

    June 10, 2019 at 7:12 am

    “Like.”

  2. Robby H says

    June 10, 2019 at 7:29 am

    Yay for research and librarians. Being behind a macro lens would certainly give me a different perspective of life. looking forward to seeing what you point us towards with this project. Thanks for sharing your skills.

  3. Kat says

    June 10, 2019 at 7:37 am

    That is an excellent photo! (and I am truly hoping this week is calmer than last week for you!) XO

  4. Vera says

    June 10, 2019 at 8:29 am

    Oh that shade of yellow is scrumptious!

  5. Sarah says

    June 10, 2019 at 8:47 am

    Wow, what a shot!

  6. Bonny says

    June 10, 2019 at 9:00 am

    Thanks for the explanation and the lovely photograph!

  7. Patty says

    June 10, 2019 at 9:17 am

    Love it!

  8. Vicki says

    June 10, 2019 at 9:52 am

    Beautiful! And thanks for the research!!

  9. margene says

    June 10, 2019 at 10:38 am

    I love the detail on the petals and thank you for the explanation!

  10. Jeannie Gray says

    June 10, 2019 at 10:47 am

    Beautiful!

  11. lydia says

    June 10, 2019 at 2:21 pm

    That’s just really cool!

  12. Becky says

    June 10, 2019 at 6:20 pm

    Thank you for the definition. It makes me look at the photos differently. And I love the technique of looking at small things in detail this way so that you see things that would normally not be noticeable. This is a very beautiful little flower!

  13. Mary says

    June 11, 2019 at 9:12 am

    whoa… seriously cool – and gorgeous! thank you for the macro-lesson, too. Like Becky said, I’m going to see those images differently now.

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