If anyone asked me into what "genre" of photographer into which I would classify myself, it would have to be that of what is generally known as "macro", or extreme close-up. However, as my guru, Mike Moats often says, the term "macro" is one he dislikes, though he is an award winning and acclaimed "macro" photographer. He encourages people to a) shoot close, don't worry about going for 1:1 or better and b) try to make your photos artistic, not just documentary. Not that there is anything wrong with documenting or telling a story in photography, but that just doesn't fit my personality or what is available for me to shoot.
In any case, this week's 52 Frames challenge seemed right down my alley. Shooting indoors in my little studio (last two images) was, of course, much easier than outdoors - controlled lighting and no wind, but it's always fun to see what I can get when I go close.
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ReplyDeleteLoving this post because I too love macro, aka extreme close up, fill the lens photography. And I, just like you spent majority of this week shooting inside. I ended up with approximately 100 photos,some definitely bin quality material. But for me this genre of photography is very satifying..."how close can I get and still be able to get something in focus" is the challenge I enjoy the most.Hence, I can spend hours picking up stuff around the house and shoot. Anyway, whatever that green thinga magic is, I like...texture and design is really nice. (btw had to delete my comment, since there was no edit option and I forgot to proof read before submiting).
ReplyDeleteSo frustrating, yet so much fun!! That green thinga magic is a tube lichen, very common on tree branches. I find them quite often when I roam the little nature preserves around Colliersville that are so lovely but no one else bothers to look closely for the little things. I always told my biology and environmental science students to look far and wide but to focus near and close - that's where you'll find all the good stuff!🤣
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed looking at the images John. Very vibrant.
ReplyDeleteThanks David - I enjoyed making them.
DeleteNumber 2 my favourite, lichen? Amazing stuff, like another planet.
ReplyDeleteThanks Gethin - it's one of the more common species here, covering many trees brances in the under story. Even more fun when you fun small creatures making homes in and among them!
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