Ideas for macro photography

Here are some of the macro photography ideas I implement when I'm in search of the perfect picture.

Finding a subject for macro photography is easy because any subject with a macro view will bring out a different perspective all together. However finding the perfect subject can be a little bit troublesome but the efforts are worth it.

Here are some of the subjects I always search for when I have a macro lens set up

INSECTS

Painted Grasshopper

Hover-fly

Where to find them?

Go to nearby garden, and try to search for something fascinating. Honestly, it is very difficult to predetermine what you are going to capture, because you are not aware what you are going find.

Therefore I try to find plants whose leaves have holes. This signifies that some insects like caterpillar or beetles might be feeding on these leaves and I might be lucky to find some species here.

Caterpillar

FLOWERS

Lotus

Flowers can be very colourful, and a perfect subject for macro photography.

Try to focus the center of the flower where the colour emerges and let it fade towards the corners of your photograph.

Caterpillar and flower

MOTHS

Moth 1

Where to find them?

Moth 2

I have documented and photographed a variety of moths with the least effort to find them. Well, most of you might not be comfortable with the technique is use, but then again without this technique finding them can be difficult.

Turn on the tube lights of your room at night and keep your windows open .Moths are attracted to light and if you’re lucky, within sometime you will see a couple of insects flying in your room. These moths generally sit near the tube light which is a boon for you. With the perfect light conditions, just place your camera against the wall and start clicking.