{"id":168919,"date":"2022-07-10T08:25:01","date_gmt":"2022-07-10T07:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/?p=168919"},"modified":"2022-07-08T16:11:38","modified_gmt":"2022-07-08T15:11:38","slug":"top-20-best-close-up-and-macro-photographs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/iconic-images\/top-20-best-close-up-and-macro-photographs\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 20 best close-up and macro photographs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Macro photography is a popular genre among photographers, and is one of the most rewarding. The magic of macro photography is that it gives us a view of the world that we never normally see. The intricacies and beauty of a butterfly wing or the alien-like features of a spider all come alive when viewed in close-up. Subjects can be found anywhere from inside our own homes, gardens and of course, the great outdoors.\u00a0<\/strong>We share some of the best close-up photographs as inspiration for your next close-up or macro shots:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Best Close-Up and Macro Photographs<\/h2>\n

Porcelain Fungus by Guy Edwardes<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Guy Edwardes. Porcelain Fungus (Oudemansiella mucida), New Forest National Park, Hampshire, England. Canon EOS 5DS R, 100mm, 1\/6sec at f\/11, ISO 100<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

\u2018These porcelain fungus were in nice condition, but I came across them late in the day. I used my 100mm macro lens to shoot them from beneath against the distant treetops, so their gills were clearly visible. I exposed to keep the sky dark and then used my two LED light panels to backlight them from above.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>\n

See more fantastic examples from Guy here: How to take fantastic photos of fungi<\/a><\/p>\n

@guyedwardes<\/a><\/p>\n

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Anemone by Sue Bishop<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Sue Bishop<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Sue Bishop’s macro photograph of a Anemone flower draws us to the intricate details at the centre of the flower, capturing a richness of colour and each individual element with spot on focussing surrounded by the softness of petals.<\/p>\n

Sue Bishop specialises in flower and landscape photography, is an author and has exhibited her work many times and sold her images worldwide. You can see more of her\u00a0top macro flower photography tips here.<\/a><\/p>\n

@suebishopphotos<\/a><\/p>\n

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From the series Plant Scars by Tracy Calder<\/h3>\n\t\t
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This mark in the leaf made me think of a butterfly balancing on a tightrope 2.3 sec at f\/16, ISO 200. Tracy Calder<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Tracy Calder co-founded\u00a0Close-up Photographer of the Year<\/strong><\/a> \u2013 a competition celebrating close-up, macro and micro photography \u2013 with her husband in 2018. She has written numerous photography books and her work has appeared on the walls of The Photographers\u2019 Gallery and The National Portrait Gallery in London.<\/p>\n

She recently was awarded a RHS Gold Medal at RHS Botanical Art and Photography Show\u00a0<\/strong>with her portfolio Plant Scars<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\u2018In June 2021, when the first coronavirus lockdown ended in the UK, I paid a visit to Ventnor Botanic Garden on the Isle of Wight. This location has provided solace for me many times \u2013 I swear there is some sort of magic in the ferns, palms and herbs there. Walking through the Arid Garden (home to desert-loving plants like agaves and aloes), I spotted the leaf of an agave drooping over the path.<\/em><\/p>\n

There was a gash in the leaf, lined with tooth-like notches. Just above it was a patch of circular damage that looked like some sort of all-seeing-eye. At that moment, the seed of a photographic project started growing in my mind. As I stood in the shadow of this beautiful, but damaged, plant I wondered if it had its own language, and whether there was anything I could learn from it.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

See Calder’s advice for creating a successful photography portfolio here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

@tracy_calder_photo<\/a><\/p>\n

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True Love by Alex Pansier<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Alex Pansier. Sony A9, Sony 400mm f\/2.8, 1\/500sec at f\/3.5, ISO 400. Tripod<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Alex Pansier won the 2021 CUPOTY Two of A Kind challenge!<\/p>\n

\u2018European ground squirrels are classified as vulnerable, mainly due to habitat loss. These two were busy eating a faded poppy on a lawn in Vienna. I really enjoyed watching them working together, like father and son. For me, observing and photographing nature is a great way to unwind and share the beauty that\u2019s all around us. I prefer compositions that are simple and pared back, and I usually shoot on dark and moody days, although this image has a lighter feel<\/em>.\u2019<\/p>\n

@alexpansier<\/a><\/p>\n

Close-up tips from Two of a Kind CUPOTY Challenge winners<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mature Comatricha by Barry Webb<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Barry Webb. Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II, Olympus 60mm f\/2.8 Macro (with extension tubes and Raynox 250), 1\/5sec at f\/4, ISO 200. Gitzo Explorer tripod and cable release<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Barry Webb came second place in the 2021 CUPOTY Two of a Kind challenge with this duo of slime moulds.<\/p>\n

\u2018These tiny (2mm tall) slime moulds were found on a dead apple branch, from a log pile in my back garden in Buckinghamshire. The spores have dispersed, leaving the delicate, thread-like capillitium. I carefully lifted the branch onto a garden bench and arranged some moss behind it to create a pleasing, natural background. The picture was taken in natural light and is the result of a 56-shot focus stack.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>\n

@barrywebbimages<\/a><\/p>\n

Close-up tips from Two of a Kind CUPOTY Challenge winners<\/a><\/p>\n

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The Kiss by Angi Wallace<\/h3>\n\n\t\t
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Angi Wallace. Nikon Z6, Sigma 105mm f\/2, 1\/200sec at f\/4, ISO 50. Mini tripod and fill flash<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Angi Wallace was a finalist in the CUPOTY Two of a Kind challenge.<\/p>\n

\u2018The details and pretty textures on the buds, leaves and unfurling flowers of the cyclamen in my garden really appealed to me. In this instance, the little nodding heads were forming a wonderful heart shape. I decided to isolate the blooms while keeping the surroundings soft and dreamy.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>\n

@angiwallacephotography<\/a><\/p>\n

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Insect Diversity by\u00a0<\/strong>P\u00e5l Hermansen<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t
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P\u00e5l Hermansen. Hasselblad H3D 39, Hasselblad 120mm f\/4 macro, 8secs at f\/ 25, ISO 50<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Norwegian photographer P\u00e5l Hermansen won CUPOTY 03 (2021 competition) with this insect flat lay.<\/p>\n

\u2018In the autumn of 2020, I discovered that one of the lamps on the side of my house in Norway had a defect and had acted as a light trap for insects. I emptied the lamp and spread the contents onto a large light-table I had left over from my days shooting slides. I used a weak flashlight to light the details from above.<\/em><\/p>\n

I wanted to express the chaos and diversity of this discovery, but also to find some kind of composition. To me, it\u2019s a visual reminder of the important and extreme diversity of animals around us that we take for granted.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

Technical Editor, Andy Westlake, selected Hermansen’s photograph as his favourite of 2021<\/a>. Talking about the photograph he said, on the surface this photo is \u2018a perfectly constructed still-life flat lay, that invites us to consider the readily overlooked beauty and variety of some of the smaller animals with which we share the planet. The artist has worked wonders in extracting order from chaos, with the carefully constructed composition complemented by a subtle colour palette of yellows and ochres.<\/em><\/p>\n

But a deeper level of meaning is added by the revelation that all of these insects were trapped in a lamp at his home. It\u2019s a timely reminder for us all to take a step back and contemplate the impacts our lives and habits might have on the natural world, inadvertent as well as deliberate, and to consider what we might do better in future.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>\n

@hermansenpal<\/a><\/p>\n

Behind the scenes of Close-up Photographer of the Year 03 Images<\/a><\/p>\n

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Urban Beach Day by Jennifer McKinnon<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Urban Beach Day \u2013 6.30am. Olympus OM-D E-M5 II, 60mm Macro, 1\/160sec at f\/7.10, ISO 640<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Jennifer McKinnon spends much of the year searching the streets of Atlanta for dumpsters, the subject of her macro photographs. At first, she was attracted to them due to their unusual (and aesthetically pleasing) markings \u2013 a result of natural and unnatural weathering \u2013 but over time she came to realise that her images could be used to highlight the impact that waste and consumption has on the natural world.<\/p>\n

Her early \u2018dumpster abstracts\u2019 such as this have instant graphic appeal: bands of colour sweep across the frame giving them the air of contemporary paintings. You certainly wouldn’t expect this to be a close-up photo of a dumpster!<\/p>\n

www.jennifermckinnon.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Everyday objects as alternative macro subjects<\/a><\/p>\n

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Circular Octopus by\u00a0Alessandro Grasso<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Alessandro Grasso. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Sigma 15mm f\/2.8 EX DG Diagonal Fisheye, 1\/13sec at f\/22, ISO 160<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Alessandro Gasso was the Underwater category winner of CUPOTY 03 (2021 competition) with his Circular Octopus photograph.<\/p>\n

\u2018In the past three years, the bacterium mycobacterium sherrisii has caused the mass death of pinna nobilis (noble pen shell) throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Most of the empty shells of the large bivalve have been colonised by other marine species.<\/em><\/p>\n

In this case, an octopus has taken advantage of the large shell to create its den and protect itself from predators. I used a slow shutter speed and circular panning motion to give dynamism to the image and emphasise the subject.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>\n

At a quick glance the photograph could also be mistaken for an eye, before looking closer to see the octopus looking right back at us.<\/p>\n

@alessandro.grasso73<\/a><\/p>\n

Behind the scenes of Close-up Photographer of the Year 03 Images<\/a><\/p>\n

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Eel Larva by Galice Hoarau<\/h3>\n\n\t\t
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Galice Hoarau. Olympus E-M1 Mk II, Olympus 30mm Macro, ISO 400, f\/16
1\/320sec. Accessories:\u00a0Nauticam underwater housing,\u00a02x Inon Z-330 strobes, 2x Sola lights<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Hoarau was the overall winner and took first place in the animals category of CUPOTY 02 (2020 competition)<\/p>\n

\u2018I spotted this eel larva off the island of Lembeh (Indonesia) during a blackwater dive. Blackwater diving is essentially diving at night in the open ocean, usually over deep or very deep water. Divers are surrounded by darkness, with only a lit downline as a visual reference. <\/em><\/p>\n

Peering through the darkness with your torch can be stressful the first time you do it, but it gets fascinating quickly\u2019<\/em>\u00a0explains Hoarau, a professor in marine molecular ecology. \u2018After sunset, small pelagic animals (like this larva) rise close to the surface to feed where the sunlight has allowed planktonic algae to grow. At sunrise, they dive into the depths and stay there during the day to escape predators.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n

@galice_hoarau<\/a><\/p>\n

Close-up Photography of the Year winners revealed<\/a><\/p>\n

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Little Ball by Tamas Koncz Bisztricz<\/h3>\n\n\t\t
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Tamas Koncz-Bisztricz. Canon EOS 7D Mk II, Canon MP-E 65mm Macro, ISO 800, f\/4.5, 1\/250 sec. LED torches<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

The Young Close-up Photographer of the Year in 2020 attracted some strong entries with Tam\u00e1s Koncz-Bisztricz winning the overall title for a shot of a springtail in a meadow close to his home in Hungary. \u2018One frosty winter\u2019s morning I headed out to take some extreme macro shots at the surface of some frozen water that had pooled in the tracks left by a tractor, he explains. \u2018Crouching down, I spotted some yellow globular springtails which were feeding in the sunrays reflected from the ice. I used LED torches to illuminate one of them, and came away with a picture that celebrates this tiny creature.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>\n

@kbtamas<\/a><\/p>\n

Close-up Photography of the Year winners revealed<\/a><\/p>\n

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Namib\u2019s Gaze by Emanuele Biggi<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Credit: Emanuele Biggi. Nikon D810, Nikon AF-S 60mm f\/2.8 Macro, ISO 100, 1\/250sec at f\/16. Accessories: Flashes with custom-made diffusers, flash bracket.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Emanuele Biggi was the first-ever Close-up Photographer of the Year overall winner, and came first place in the Animals category. This photograph looks like a beautiful array of crystals and glitter until you clock two well camouflaged eyes looking back at you.<\/p>\n

\u2018Finding a Peringuey\u2019s adder (Bitis peringueyi) in the Namib Desert isn\u2019t easy. I followed its tracks during the early morning, and eventually found one under a shrub with its eyes poking out. This adder is small \u2013 the diameter of each eye is about 2-3mm, so even though I knew it was there, it was still hard to spot! This species relies on camouflage to hunt and uses a sit-and-wait technique, leaving its nostrils and eyes above ground for breathing and scanning around. When prey comes near, the snake strikes and delivers a venomous bite<\/em>.\u2019<\/p>\n

@emanuele_biggi<\/a><\/p>\n

Expert tips for award-winning macro shots – Amateur Photographer<\/a><\/p>\n

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Winter Oakmoss by Jane Simmonds<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Jane Simmonds. iPhone 7 Plus, 1\/17 sec at f\/1.8, ISO 100<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

\u2018I enjoy using my phone to make abstract images of the things I collect on my daily walks in the Forest of Dean. Back in January, on a dreary winter\u2019s day, I was drawn to the delicate, branched shapes and silvery colour of the oakmoss lichen I saw on the twigs and branches. I picked up a few pieces that had been blown to the ground and took them home.<\/em><\/p>\n

I normally use a light pad to photograph the things I collect, but this approach didn\u2019t work with the lichen so I placed it on a piece of slate tile (which produced a nice textured background) instead. I made a series of images using my iPhone and then experimented with blending them \u201cin-camera\u201d using the PhotoSplit app, which has a multiple exposure mode. I tried various blending modes before achieving this look.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>\n

An impressive and creative capture on a smartphone, proving the best camera you have is the one you have on you!<\/p>\n

@janesimmonds31<\/a><\/p>\n

Expert tips for award-winning macro shots<\/a><\/p>\n

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Stormy Skies by Rachel McNulty<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Stormy Skies. Olympus E-M1 Mk II, 60mm f\/2.8, 1\/15sec at f\/2.8, ISO 400<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Rachel McNulty embarked on a home-based project to create abstract \u2018seascapes\u2019 using colourful glass bottles, a macro lens and daylight. The dining room table became her studio and the sunlight entering the room enhanced the colours and created incredible reflections inside the bottles.<\/p>\n

\u2018When I looked through the viewfinder, I suddenly saw waves crashing on a beach, storm clouds out at sea and dramatic sunsets,<\/em>\u2019 she told us. \u2018No two images will ever be the same: the light changes, the position of the bottle moves and the reflections shift, just like a real seascape constantly alters.<\/em>\u2019<\/p>\n

This photograph shows details in a glass bottle but gives the impression of a dramatic sky above a calm blue sea.<\/p>\n

In 2021 her image \u2018Waves Crashing\u2019 (featuring a section of a blue gin bottle) won the Manmade category of Close-up Photographer of the Year, which was also selected by Technique Editor, Hollie Latham Hucker for our best photographs of 2021 list<\/a>.<\/p>\n

@rachelmcnultyabstract<\/a><\/p>\n

Everyday objects as alternative macro subjects<\/a><\/p>\n

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Clouded Beauties by Henrik Spranz<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Henrik Spranz. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV, Sigma 180mm f\/2.8, 1\/250 sec at f\/3.2, ISO 400<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Henrik Spranz won our Close-Up round of APOY 2021. About the image, guest judge Tracy Calder said: \u2018This image ticks all the right boxes for me: excellent fieldcraft skills, beautifully balanced composition, superb technical ability and wonderful storytelling. The butterfly in the foreground is staggeringly sharp, which works brilliantly against the soft, dreamy bokeh.<\/p>\n

The background butterfly has enough detail for us to know that it\u2019s a second clouded yellow and the inclusion of the plant stems stops the insects from looking as if they are floating in mid-air. The gap between the two butterflies is perfect and the way that they are facing each other seems to imply there is a silent exchange going on.<\/p>\n

The picture feels like a true celebration of this particular species \u2013 there are some beautiful shapes and highlights in the frame, which make it feel as though the butterflies are stars on a grand, natural stage. It\u2019s an absolutely beautiful image that makes me extremely jealous it\u2019s not mine!\u2019<\/p>\n

@henrik_spranz<\/a><\/p>\n

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Nigella Flower in Evening Light by Molly Hollman<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Molly Hollman. Sony RX10 III, 8.8-220.0 mm f\/2.4-4.0, 1\/160\u00a0sec at f\/5, ISO 320<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Molly Hollman was awarded sixth place in our APOY 2021 Close-Up round.<\/p>\n

Some flowers simply demand to be studied in close-up, and nigella \u2013 or love-in-a-mist \u2013 is one of them. Molly has done an outstanding job of drawing our attention to the tutu-like shape of the petals and stamen, and has chosen just the right angle to frame it with the delicate green bracts.<\/p>\n

By chance, the background was provided by her son, whose T-shirt provided the perfect complement to the flower. Molly spotted its potential as her son walked past, which demonstrates a well-tuned and responsive photographer\u2019s eye.<\/p>\n

@mollyhollmanphotography<\/a><\/p>\n

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Peek-A-Boo by Gustav Parenmark<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Gustav Parenmark<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Gustav Parenmark was our Young APOY 2021 Close-up round winner.<\/p>\n

Positioning the lacewing in the bottom right of the composition works wonderfully here, as does the striking colour combination. The damage to the insect\u2019s antenna makes no difference to the impact of the picture \u2013 in fact, it signifies this is a living breathing creature, with all its flaws and scars. Beautifully observed and expertly captured.<\/p>\n

@macrogp<\/a><\/p>\n

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All things texture at the beach by Billy Hughes<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Billy Hughes<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

This golden sand photograph was shared with us by Billy Hughes on Instagram. The colours and contrasts are beautifully captured whilst composed perfectly as an intimate landscape which could also looking like larger sand dunes across a larger landscape.<\/p>\n

The footprint in the sand is a subtle detail, as we leave our mark.<\/p>\n

@billy_hughes_photo<\/a><\/p>\n

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Portrait of a ruby-tailed wasp by Matt Doogue<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Matt Doogue. Canon EOS 6D, MP-E65mm, 1\/160sec at f\/9, ISO 320<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

A macro lens allows you access to a hidden world the human eye never sees, a world full of detail, colour and design. Focus stacking particularly enables you to see intricate details of tiny subjects. Matt Doogue’s image is a great example of the details you can achieve.<\/p>\n

Find out how you can get started here with\u00a0Focus stacking: How to achieve pin sharp macro shots<\/a><\/p>\n

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Bonnie’s Eye by Nick Pollard<\/h3>\n\t\t
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Nick Pollard. Sony A6400, Sony 70-350mm lens at 207mm with NiSi Macro Filter, 1\/200 sec at f\/14, ISO 3200<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n

Nick Pollard’s photograph was included in our Good to Share section of the magazine in our 15th January 2022 issue.<\/p>\n

\u2018Photography and I have had a love\/hate relationship. I love it, it hates me… until recently, when after an impulse buy on an Sony A6400 I finally made sense of the whole exposure triangle (thanks YouTube) and started getting some reasonable shots. My partner and I \u2018collect\u2019 cats and we have 8 living with us which gives me a constant stream of opportunities to take photographs. Armed with a recent purchase of a NISI Macro Filter I ascended on Bonnie who was pleasantly sitting by the window in our Kitchen and I started taking shots. After managing to get the focus and DOF just right luck was on my side and photography finally loved me back\u2019<\/p>\n

@harmony_house_cats<\/a><\/p>\n

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Get more inspiration & tips<\/h3>\n

Feeling inspired? View our close-up photography tips<\/strong><\/a>, and learn how to light your subject<\/strong><\/a> so you can get shooting some spectacular shots!<\/p>\n

If you are new to macro photography, check out our beginners guide to Macro Photography.<\/a><\/p>\n

Our Close-ups round of Amateur Photographer of the Year is now open, and closes for entries on Friday 15 July. See competition information and enter here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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