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MACROPHOTOGRAPHY TOOLS, TIPS & TECHNIQUES FOR DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHERS 2012
Your menu, if you shoot with a Nikon DSLR should look like those above. To start taking pictures, just
press your shutter button, then rotate the camera and lens slightly by loosening the lens collar and take
9 more shots. When you are done press the preview button to see what your photo looks like. The
camera will automatically reset back to single shooting mode, so if you want to shoot another series of
multiple exposures, reset the Multiple exposure button and turn it back on. The technique is not limited
to rotating the camera, you can simply move the camera up or down as well.
Experiment with 4, 8, 10 or more shots until you get something you like. This technique works well with
flowers or anything colourful. This technique may not be for everyone – but it’s definitely different and
it works with any lens in your camera bag. Check your camera manual if your camera allows multiple
exposures.
Insects & Spiders
There are millions of species of insects and spiders and they are readily available in almost any field or
backyard. Butterflies are probably most people’s favorite because of their showy wings, and they don’t
bite. There are also butterfly conservatories or zoos where folks can visit and photograph a wide variety
of butterflies in an enclosed space. Dragonflies are another favourite subject. Some insects will defend
themselves, so be careful if you trying to photograph one of those species. Try to get as much working
distance as possible e.g., use a 100-200 mm lens. Sometimes you will discover insects and flower
spiders while photographing flowers, such as the flower spider above, photographed with a 60 mm
macro lens and flash.
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