The Species - Macro Perspective // Photography

25 days ago

Hello everybody :)

Today, for a moment I thought it would be possible to do one of those macro photography sessions outside, taking advantage of the natural light from outside and above all being able to enjoy the scenery and framing that this type of session provides, with those typical blurred and abstract backgrounds, with an enviable depth.
So I was ready to go out with the camera in my hand and the ring on, when the wind starts to appear, the clouds turn the sky dark and it starts to rain.
Still, I didn't stop and I chose to take a small case that I bought to store some examples that I found along the way and I took the opportunity to collect some plant species like the one I present here today.
Of course it wasn't possible to do that session outdoors, so with the specimens I collected, I did one of those inside, in the improvised studio :P

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:

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To finish, i leave you with some considerations regarding these photo sessions:

Examining miniature subjects using macro photography unveils a compelling domain where minute details acquire significant importance. Immersion in the intricacies of these diminutive objects enables the recognition of the frequently disregarded beauty within this microenvironment. Each image preserves a transitory instance, displaying the complexity concealed within the small-scale elements of nature. Macro photography's core essence resides in its capacity to elevate commonplace subjects to remarkable levels, presenting an intimate and captivating viewpoint.

The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)