Macro Photography Session | Mussel Shell
Hello everybody :)
Exploring the long shores of a beach during a peaceful walk, i came across this discovery, a shell that, apparently, belongs to the mussel family, with a surface that displays small white structures, often found attached to the shells of these molluscs marine.
Of course, i couldn't help but use it to take a series of macro photographs, capturing every minute detail and revealing a world that is often unnoticed. Each recording transforms a static instant into a very subtle and interesting visual scenario.
Regarding the setup used, i noticed a little too late that i reduced the aperture and ISO a lot in order to reduce the grainy effect as much as possible and increase the sharpness of the detail, but it ended up being very dark and when i tried to lighten it, i had to opt for middle ground to obtain a minimally presentable result.
Let me present today’s model:
Before moving onto the result...
- My introductory thoughts about macro photography:
It's amazing how macros with their blurred background can result in such different images full of contrasts and textures especially with this kind of subjects.
In the world of photography, especially macro photography, there is a universe of things available to everyone, enabling totally different and original approaches.
Among the various possible techniques to shoot macros, this is perhaps the most affordable and effective technique for those who have a camera with removable lens.
We can simply remove the lens and reverse the direction, and by using an inverter ring it ends up being more comfortable and facilitates the process.
Let's now move onto the result:
The exploration of macro photography reveals a fascinating universe where the small becomes significant, and the delicate takes center stage. Delving into the details of this minute creation provides us with the opportunity to witness the magic of a world that often eludes our perception. Each photographic capture represents a static moment that underscores the meticulously hidden richness in the smallest details of nature. In my view, the essence of macro photography lies in the ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, offering an intimate and enchanting perspective. Layers of robust nuances overlapping form a vivid portrait of resilience and beauty that permeates even the tiniest elements of life. In each image, i discover not just a visual record but a tangible manifestation of the richness and complexity that populate our world, often going unnoticed. Concluding this macro photography session, i unequivocally highlight the extraordinary wonder residing in seemingly simple details of nature.
The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)
These photos weren't taken with a tripod
Camera - Canon EOS 600D
Lens - EFS 18-55mm
Location - Portugal
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