What is Macrophotography or Microphotography? 33 Macrophotographic Images
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When we take time to closely analyze the world around us, we will often find ourselves astonished, fascinated and mesmerized at what we discover. But all too often, the world around us moves much too quickly for us to take the time to really study our subject in great detail. This is where macrophotography comes in. Macrophotography gives us the opportunity to view the world around us both at our leisure and in much greater detail.
In the series of photographs below, take time to notice the amazing textures and colors.
What is macrophotography? thefreedictionary.com tells us that “macro” means of great size or large. It further explains "macro" to mean, large in scope or extent, and large-scale. This simple definition helps us understand macrophotography as capturing images that are life-sized or greater. Macrophotography provides us with a much more detailed view of our subject, while also providing us the time to discover all the wonderful textures, color variations, and small details that you would not otherwise be able to see.
Click on the photo at the right and look at all the wonderful details that you are able to view at your leisure and in the comfort of your own chair. It is easy to imagine this scene being the environment where you might actually find a woodland fairy.
This set of photographs provides a wide array of textures and colors for your viewing pleasure.
Pollen, soft and hard textures, eyes and flesh are elements that astonish and amaze when enhanced through the use of macrophotography.
Click on the picture of the puff ball above, and look at all the wonderful hard and soft textures that are evident in this picture. The empty holes on the head of the flower are absolutely amazing.
So, what is macrophotography? Macrophotography is used to create an image that is larger than life. It is able to present a subject with more detail than the human eye is able to perceive. It can take a simple bug and allow you to see the reflections in its eyes or the hair on its body - something that you would not be able to see with the naked eye.
Macrophotography is fascinating and fun!
I hope you have enjoyed this journey through macrophotography and will join me again:
- Macrophotography of Flowers; 52 Macrophotographic Images of Flowers
- Macrophotography of Insects; 53 Macrophotographic Images of Insects
- Macrophotography of Spiders; 34 Macrophotographic Images of Spiders
- Macrophotography of Butterflies, Moths and Caterpillars; 45 Macrophotographic Images
- Macrophotography of Dragonflies; 50 Macrophotographic Images of Dragonflies plus Videos
- Macrophotography of Flying Insects; 64 Macrophotographic Images of Flying Insects
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Great Pictures homesteadbound, I just started using Macro on my camera for my close up shots and the detail is much better than a standard shot using auto focus, voted up and awesome :) I hope Santa brings me a new camera for Christmas, lol
Wow these are just amazing, so fantastic. I love all of them its hard to choose a favourite.
After this people are going to want to ditch their digital cameras and get one with the special lenses.
chrisam01 - I am pleased that you enjoyed this hub! I think the pictures are just awesome myself. I can sit and stare at them for a fair amount of time. Thanks for visiting, commenting, and for the votes.
Stunning photos, Ms. Hsb. It's like visiting another universe. Voted up, awesome and beautiful.
Hello, eddiecarrara! I like to take photos also, but I lost most on a computer that crashed. I know, I know... should have backed them up. Always too busy to take the time... now I know why I will take the time.
Here's hoping that you get your new camera for Christmas!
I'll put in a good word for you with Santa! LOL
Thanks for stopping by and for commenting!
Wow, amazing. My husband and I have just started getting into photography, so I will be sure to share this with him.
Hello, Rosemay50! Good to see you here. I am tickled that you enjoyed this hub. I have several more macro hub planned. The photos are all loaded, I just need to write them. I guess you can figure out what I did all day yesterday! LOL
Thanks for stopping by!
HSB: What a beautiful hub! I enjoyed the texture photographs a great deal. I am currently fascinated with lines... voted up and awesome.
You've got that right, Hillbilly Zen! It is a strange world way down there. It is amazing how much detail we really miss in the world around us. But if you want to see a whole other world, you ought to visit my nebula series that I just finished. Another set of fascinating photographs!
Thanks for stopping by and for commenting! Always glad to see you!
nybride710 - I am pleased that you enjoyed this. I am working on a series of these because I too find them to be so fascinating. Thanks for stopping by and for commenting!
The detail in macro photography is just amazing, I could never tire at looking at these photos, great hub and voted up.
Movie Master - I too enjoy looking at them. It is for that reason that I am creating a whole series of them. Thanks for stopping by and for the votes.
Wonderful pictures. I love taking macros, the smallest things can become not only beautiful, but interesting as well. Voted up and awesome!
sgbrown - I do so love to see all the small details. It just takes my breath away to see things in a different way. To know that it has always been there, but I have missed it for so long. It really makes you appreciate the world that we live in.
Thanks for stopping by and for the votes. Here's hoping that you have a very warm and loving Christmas.
I learn something new every day on Hubpages. This is a wonderful article and photos you've shared with us. Voting up and beautiful.
Pamela - I am glad that you enjoyed this article. Thanks so much for stopping by!
chrisam01 Level 4 Commenter 6 months ago
Absolutely amazing detail. Great work! voted up!