macro photography
Try These 10 Essential Tips for Photographing Spring Flowers
Spring has sprung and with it comes a wonderful palette of rich colours and flowers and blossoms. It’s a great time to get outside with…
Nearly 12,000 close-up photos reveal the secrets of ants’ faces
While many of us were baking sourdough during lockdown, a team of researchers embarked on a fascinating lockdown project: capturing over close-up photos of ants. They ended up with nearly 12,000 images, revealing a mesmerizing world of grooves, ridges, and dimples on ants’ little heads and bodies. They don’t only look fascinating – but they may potentially be the key to ant survival.
As cold as ice – photographing snow with Snowflake Bentley will warm your children’s hearts
Do you have youngsters who are starting to show the effects of cabin fever? It’s no wonder; as recent winter storms have blanketed the bulk…
Clash of the Titans: Stag beetle battle wins sixth Close-up Photographer of the Year
An image of two majestic stag beetles locked in a fierce battle atop an oak tree has won the sixth Close-up Photographer of the Year….
Use These Tips to Unlock the Art of Abstract Photography
Have you ever paused to marvel at the intricate details hidden in plain sight? The sunlight filtering through tree branches to create a web of…
A closer look at the new 100mm F2.8 Pergear macro lens
This will be the second Pergear macro lens review after my earlier 60mm version. The new one is a 100mm f-2.8 lens capable of 2X magnification….
Level up your macro photos with this in-depth focus stacking tutorial
If you’re into macro photography, focus stacking is one of the key skills to learn if you want tack-sharp images. In his recent video, Andrew…
Get up close and personal with nature with Close-up Photographer of the Year 2024 shortlists
For those who love seeing their photographic subjects up close, here’s a real treat. The Close-up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) has revealed the shortlisted…
Tamron unveils its new updated 90mm macro lens for Sony and Nikon
Tamron has announced the release of its latest macro lens, the 90mm F/2.8 Di III MACRO VXD ($699), tailored for full-frame mirrorless cameras. This new…
This weird vintage lens has a neat trick up its sleeve
Some time ago I got an aluminum case full of lenses. Finally I found some time to test one of the lenses that was locked…
