Shoot Original Seasonal Macros

Say goodbye to winter and hello to spring – and get closer to the season with these six macro ideas to try out.

Macro photography always captures our eye, because the distortion of scale and level of detail that we’re not familiar with draws our attention. This makes the familiar, unfamiliar, making us think twice about what we’re seeing.

Nature is an abundant source of subjects for macro work. spring is the perfect time to give this a go, with the longer days and warmer weather, and with the vibrant flowers and greens springing back to life.

While there are several methods for capturing images close up, if you’re serious about macro photography you’ll need a dedicated macro lens. This is a lens that can focus exceptionally close to a subject. Be wary of lenses claiming macro features though, as not all will deliver the results you expect. a true macro lens will focus around 10-15cm away from the subject. You can get a variety of focal lengths for macro, and most are prime lenses. each lens is suited for a different use, from 50mm (ideal for portraits) up to 105mm, 150mm and even higher for shooting insects and other minute creatures/objects.