The photo was taken with a Lensbaby Composer and the Lensbaby Macro kit. … [Read more...]
The hands that protect the treasure within
June 22, 2009 By 6 Comments
I see the same familiar flower everyday yet I really didn't know much about it until I took a very close look. There's a hedge of jasmine that grows just outside our … [Read more...]
Close-up photography: capturing details that often escape the naked eye
June 17, 2009 By 12 Comments
Most people, myself included, tend to use the terms close-up photography and macro photography interchangeably. But according to strict definitions, there is a difference. … [Read more...]
Bee courting Zinnia
May 5, 2009 By 2 Comments
It would have been nicer if if the sun weren't directly overhead but one really can't be too choosy when photographing bees that might not be there when the sun is in a better … [Read more...]
Six pesos
April 21, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Traditional macro photography is defined as life-size or 1:1 magnification (Joseph Meehan in The Magic of Digital Close-up Photography). But there are ultra modern camera … [Read more...]
New leaves
April 21, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Who says you can't take great macro shots using a point-and-shoot digital camera? Sam took these photos of the sprouting leaves of the banaba tree in our garden using her … [Read more...]
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