La fotografía macro (inglés)

República Bolivariana de Venezuela

Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación

E.T.A.P: “Eloy Palacios Cabello”

Maturín-Edo-Monagas

LA FOTOGRAFÍA MACRO

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Maturin, Febrero 2024

Macro photography

What is macro photography?

“MACRO” means large. Macro photography is therefore a branch of photography in which the photographed subject is as large as in reality or larger.

Macro photography tries not to show a subject larger than it is in real life: an extreme close-up of something small.

In macro photography, the subject to be photographed must be the same size as the camera sensor or smaller, and fill the frame. Macro photography serves to complement the beauty of the small things that surround us, such as insects, flowers, details of objects or things in nature such as a snowflake that measures millimeters and is not visible to the naked eye. Macro photography opens the doors to a parallel world full of fascinating creatures.

Characteristics

Characteristics of macro photography Macro photography for its ability to show objects with an enlarged size, highlighting details and textures, with a selective touch and an unusual perspective. Some of the main characteristics of macro photography are:

• Extreme magnification: Its main feature is the ability to capture subjects at a size much larger than their actual size. This allows you to reveal minute details that are not normally visible to the naked eye.

• Selective focus: Focuses on a focus point very close to the subject, creating a very shallow depth of field. This results in part of the subject being clearly in focus, while the rest is blurred, creating a visually striking effect.

• Details and textures: Highlight the details and textures of the subjects. By getting so close to the subject, you can see unique textures, patterns, and features that would normally go unnoticed.

• Unusual perspective: By capturing objects very close up, macro photography offers a different and unique perspective. It allows you to explore the beauty of details that are often overlooked in everyday life.

• Use of additional lighting: In many cases, macro photography requires the use of additional lighting to highlight details and control shadows. This can be achieved by using natural light, artificial light, or light modifiers such as diffusers and reflectors.

• Subject Isolation: Allows you to isolate the subject from the surrounding environment, focusing on it prominently. This creates a more simplified composition and highlights the beauty and uniqueness of the object in the foreground.

• Capturing small life: It is ideal for capturing small life, such as insects, flowers, water droplets, among others. It allows you to closely explore and document the diversity and complexity of these tiny subjects.

• Creativity and experimentation: Offers ample scope for creativity and experimentation. You can play with different angles, framing and techniques to obtain unique and surprising results.

• Technical challenges: Presents technical challenges, such as shallow depth of field, the need for extreme precision in focusing, and camera stability. Overcoming these challenges requires skill and practice, which makes macro photography an exciting field for photographers.

• Exploration of the invisible: This type of photography allows us to explore a world invisible to the naked eye. By getting closer to objects, we can discover surprising details and patterns that we don't normally appreciate. This helps us develop a greater appreciation for the beauty and complexity of the small.

Types of macro photography

Nature Macro: This type of macro photography focuses on capturing flora and fauna in their natural environment. You can photograph flowers, insects, leaves, water drops, among other natural elements.

Product Macro: Macro photography is also used to highlight the details and textures of objects in product photography. You can capture the small details of jewelry, food, textile products, among others.

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