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Digital Photography Tricks - Closing In On The Magic Of Macro!

Dive into the incredible world of macro photography, and with the aid of a few digital photography tricks you can take photographs of insects that will astound you. A normal housefly may be a pest, but once you get up close and personal, a macro image will reveal the millions of tiny dots that make up its eyes and every single hair on its body. You see an explosion of colour that you cannot with just the naked eye. Once you experience macro photography, you will never see nature's insects in quite the same way again.

Macro photography works on ratios from 1:1 (where the image is true to size) up to ten times enlargement (10:1). The larger the ratio, generally, the more fascinating the final picture. To successfully capture macro images will require investment in appropriate equipment - a decent camera and specialised macro lens. I normally use a Canon EOS50D SLR camera and a Sigma 50mm f/2.8 macro lens. A vast range of lenses regularly come to market, so it is always a good idea to discuss options with your local stockist first.

Once you have spotted a bug you wish to capture, here are a few digital photography tricks to consider to ensure you don't scare it off before you have had the opportunity to grab your winning shot: -

* Get up early - bugs are still cold then and don't tend to fly off so regularly
* Don't block out the sunlight on the insects
* Keep low - as low or even lower than your subject, if at all possible
* Locate yourself near a popular plant or flower. Bugs may see you as part of the scenery if you are already there
* Smaller bugs tend to take less notice of you than larger ones
* If a bug flies off, don't panic. Give it a little time, and usually it will return.

A flashgun is also an essential piece of equipment - for example, if you are shooting in near-dark forests. This type of location will normally give you access to a range of interesting insects not found in your garden. You can use the flash in its normal position on top of the camera, but another idea is to use a flash extension cord. In this case, take a friend with you who can hold the flash to the side, or to provide imaginative backlighting. You will find that a flash will also help to enhance the sharpness of your shots.

These are just a few digital photography tricks that will benefit your macro photography. It can be a challenging area, and trial and error is expected. Initially you may find yourself disappointed with results, but once you get the hang of it you will be glad you persevered. It's always a good idea to get some feedback, and a decent online photography course would give you guidance, as well as expert opinion on your work.

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