What is Macro Art? It is taking the beauty offered to us so abundantly by nature and putting our slant on it. It is looking to see the details we so often miss and embracing such delicacies to create art. This coquettish tulip was flirting with the lens, I literally peeled away her outer layer - and what beauty she revealed within.
How to create Macro Art Photos
I am often asked what equipment I use for my macro art photography - some assume that I must have used a good lens! Let me tell you - it is not all about the equipment! This photograph of a hellebore was taken hand-held with a 50mm lens to which I attached an inexpensive 10 x macro lens. More important to the success of the photo was the use of the sunlight coming through the window creating an ethereal effect, contrasting with the tack sharp focus of the stamens. The muted tones are something of a departure from my usual work but I never aim to be predictable!
