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macrophotography

/ ˌmækrəʊfəˈtɒɡrəfɪ /

noun

  1. extremely close-up photography in which the image on the film is as large as, or larger than, the object

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Photographer’s description: “With the rain and cold temperatures lately, I decided to revisit macrophotography. Image taken inside. Sony a7c, Sony G, OSS 90 mm macro lens, f/2.8, 1.3 sec, ISO 50, tripod.”

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That’s one less than the Honor 50 because Honor now includes macrophotography capabilities in the ultrawide.

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It is designed after medieval walled gardens and is perfect for macrophotography early in the day, when the temperature is cool, so the butterflies and bugs on the flowers are sluggish.

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Macrophotography started for me in 2012 with my son, Sebastian, who found an insect in our backyard.

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In “Pollination Power,” Heather Angel, a photographer based in Surrey, England, exposes the process in macrophotography, which stands out not only for its range and aesthetics, but also for its scientific exactness: She was determined to show not just creatures in flowers, but the instant release of pollen itself.

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