macro photography
The Microcosmos of Winter: How I shot ice crystals in sub-zero temperatures with an extreme macro lens
Jan 26, 2023
Jens Heidler
In the “Microcosmos of Winter,” I wanted to show never-seen-before footage of a soap bubble that starts to freeze. I previously tried to film this two…
Watch colorful C vitamin crystals form under a microscope
Jan 25, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
Other than boosting our immune system, vitamin C can also be rather useful in photography. Yup, you read that right. Those of you who develop…
OM System firmware update leaks impending 90mm f/3.5 Macro lens announcement
Jan 20, 2023
John Aldred
The expectation that OM System will release a long focal length (long for Micro Four Thirds, at least) macro lens has been around for a…
The LEDCard is a pocket-sized DIY macro ringlight for your smartphone
Jan 12, 2023
John Aldred
This looks like a fun little project for the electronics-inclined. It’s called the LEDCard, and it’s a credit card-sized macro ring light for your phone…
Five tips for shooting macro snow photography to take your snowflake photos to the next level
Jan 11, 2023
John Aldred
For the northern hemisphere (sorry, Australia!), it’s winter right now. That means lots of snow for some of us, a little bit of snow for…
How to build long-working-distance macro lens rigs with your DSLR or mirrorless camera
Jan 11, 2023
Ted Kinsman
Long Distance Working Objectives (LDW) are specially designed lenses intended to provide high-resolution imaging and a greater working distance when compared to conventional lenses. The…
This captivating macro video shows the exciting process of chemical reactions
Jan 9, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
When you think about it, we’re surrounded by all sorts of chemical reactions, both in the outside world and inside our own bodies. And have…
Picture of salamanders consumed by carnivorous plant wins 2022 Close-Up Photographer of the Year
Jan 6, 2023
Dunja Đuđić
Close-Up Photographer of the Year (CUPOTY) is one of those contests I always look forward to. To start off the new year with lots of…
These mesmerizing extreme macro images of eyes are like windows to other worlds
Dec 2, 2022
Alex Baker
They almost look like aerial photographs of glacial meltwater flowing into Icelandic lakes. But these are no fluvial waters. These are extreme macro close-ups of…
The new AstrHori 28mm f/13 2x Probe macro lens is half the price of Laowa’s 24mm f/14 Macro Probe lens
Nov 1, 2022
John Aldred
Relatively new and unknown lens manufacturer, AstrHori, has announced a new 28mm f/13 2x Probe macro lens. It offers a waterproof design, allowing you to…