A while back, we challenged our readers to show us their best macro photography. And while some of the photos didn't quite fit the true definition of macro, the results were still often strikingly beautiful. Now is a great time to get out and start learning to shoot flowers. But, before you do, we offer this gallery as inspiration.
Image Source:
Equipment Used:
I used a Manfrotto 3221 tripod with Arca Swiss Monoball #2 head for camera support. Natural light.
Processed with Photoshop CS5 and again did some contrast and noise reduction with Topaz Adjust 4 and DeNoise systems.
Used Manfrotto 3221 tripod with Arca Swiss Monoball #2 head. Processing was with Photoshop cs5 with Topaz adjustments and deNoise to adjust picture contrast and noise.
Hand held using post for support. No flash. Processing was with Adobe cs5 with support from Topaz Adjust 4 and deNoise to assist accents in picture. Other than normal adjustments, it is a straight raw file picture.