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Macro Photography Without the Macro Lens

October 6, 2010 · 36 comments

in Tips & Tricks

You don’t need a special macro lens to do macro photography with your SLR. Yes, you’ve read that right. You can actually shoot some pretty interesting close-up photos with the lens you have. When I first saw this trick via Photojojo, I was skeptical as it was so easy and simple. But after giving it a go myself, I was hooked! It involves no additional equipment or money and results will leave you grinning.

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Examples of Color Macro Shots of Fruit and Flowers

August 18, 2010 · 4 comments

in Inspiration,Tips & Tricks

Detail shooting of flowers and fruit can bring beautiful, high saturation color and intricate textures. This kind of shooting is best shot with a good zoom lens so you do not blur the photo with standing incredibly close to the subject matter. It is also helps to turn on the […]

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20 Great Close-up Photos of Eyes

May 14, 2010 · 72 comments

in Inspiration

Here are 20 beautifully taken photos that only focus on the eyes. Eyes themselves make a powerful subject and can say a lot about the person and emotion. This post is definitely not for those with Ommetaphobia (fear of eyes).

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3 Ways To Search For Interesting Textures

April 8, 2010 · 0 comments

in Inspiration

Forget the grand scale of things. It’s time for you to look at objects closer, much closer. Capture intriguing shots of surfaces by focusing on their textures.

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