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Garbage In, Art Out

Mining the Mundane for Great Photos

ArticleComposition and Exposure Techniques and How-Tos - by Bryan F. Peterson , September 8, 2011

Just like mining for real gold, mining 'gold' images seems to be a goal shared by most photographers, yet some of the finest gold to be mined is often overlooked. These images remain 'buried', hidden in some truly mundane locations...and sometimes, in a heap of garbage!

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After-Capture Techniques for Close-Ups

Solving problems digitally that you can't possibly solve when shooting.

ArticleMacro Techniques and How-Tos - by Allen Rokach with Anne Millman, July 12, 2011

One of the great boons of digital photography is that the image-making process continues after you have taken your shot.

TAGS: photoshop, close-up, macro photography, photoshop techniques, Photoshop CS5, Focus on Macro Photography

Close-ups: Getting a Sharper Image

How to shoot up close and get tack-sharp results

ArticleMacro Techniques and How-Tos - by Allen Rokach with Anne Millman, June 20, 2011

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The biggest challenge photographers face when shooting nature close-ups is how to get a sharp image.

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Which Focal Length Macro Lens Is Best For You?

The long and the short of macro lenses

ArticleMacro Techniques and How-Tos - by Sandy Ramirez, May 10, 2011

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Do you need a 180mm macro lens or will a 60mm do? What's the difference when both can deliver 1:1 magnification?

TAGS: macro, close-up, macro photography, Lens advice, lens, Focus on Macro Photography

PhotoZAP 20: Floral Flourish

Our critics praise and pan your pictures

ArticlePhotoZAP Techniques and How-Tos - by Adorama Learning Center Editors, December 10, 2009

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“I admire the photographer’s MacGyver-like inventiveness in setting up this shot and his efforts to modify and shape the light.”—Mason Resnick

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Explore a subject

Another "staycation" photography idea!

ArticleOutdoor and Travel Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, June 6, 2008

Let's do something that's environmentally friendly: Photograph a tree—and learn an object lesson about taking time to study the subject.

TAGS: photography, close-up, tree, work the subject, picture within picture, Focus on Macro Photography

Close-up Mode

Your guide to digital camera scene modes

ArticleMacro Techniques and How-Tos - by Jon Sienkiewicz, May 21, 2008

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Three rules apply to all close-up photos—all are governed by the unbendable Natural Laws of Physics.

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Focus With Precision

Assure accurate sharpness

ArticlePhoto Tips Techniques and How-Tos - by Jason Schneider, November 11, 2007

Many pictures are quite sharp, but not as sharp as they should be in the right places.

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10 Quick Macro Shooting Tips

Eliminate the variables, and you'll end up with nothing but great shots

ArticleMacro Techniques and How-Tos - by Mason Resnick, June 15, 2006

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The secret to successful macro photography is eliminating the variables.

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Macro: It's Not Just About Flowers (Thank Goodness!)

Blog TechTock - by Mason Resnick, May 2, 2011

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Want to make a stock photography agency rep laugh? Ask if they need any macro photos of flowers. Read more

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