5
Simple Steps To Better
Digital Macro Photography
If
your looking for a quick & simple way to improve your digital
macro photography, we're here to help! Rather than going home
empty-handed on a dull day, use the diffused qualities of overcast
natural light to illuminate close-up subjects.
Macro
photography is one photographic genre that benefits from
the soft light and low
contrast that dull grey weather conditions bring.
Employing some simple
tried and tested techniques will certainly improve your macro
photography substantially.
Try the 5 following
tips..
Digital
Macro Photography Tip #1: Search for Subjects
Spend a
little time looking for the perfect image, rather than rushing
all the time. The obvious shot might be the entire waterfall, but try
and look that little bit closer and deeper, and you'll discover there's
a new world of subjects all around you without the need to wander
elsewhere.
Digital
Macro Photography Tip #2: Don't
Use a Tripod
Why not take your digital
camera off the tripod and explore the shooting opportunities right
where you're shooting. Having found something you like, you can then
choose to use the tripod to achieve the composition you have in mind.
Don't let your creativity be restricted by your equipment!
Digital
Macro Photography Tip #3: Polarizing
Filters
Often there's no need to
add a filter - it can lead to longer exposure times,
but working with water, glare and contrast can be a problem, even under
overcast skies. Try experimenting by making exposures both with and
without filters. You'll be surprised at the differences.
Digital
Macro Photography Tip #4: Shoot
Parallel
Make sure that you use adequate
depth of field by selecting the smaller apertures. Then
ensure that you align your camera parallel to your subject. This
prevents out-of-focus areas from ruining your shots!
Digital
Macro Photography Tip #5: Composition
Try positioning the subject
according to the Rule of Thirds.
Experiment with both landscape and portrait format images in order to
see what works. Ultimately, the look will be down to a matter of
personal choice.
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