2. Project Outline
In this first photography project, I decided to choose macro
photography. I chose macro photography because I find that it is
fascinating to be able to observe an object that is extremely small in a
one to one ratio that is greatly larger than the actual size of the
object.
Researched Notes and Examples
The definition of macro photography is close-up photography
usually of objects that can barely be seen by the naked eye. In which
macro photography is photographed in the ratio scale of one to one
that makes the size of the subject a lot greater than its actual life size.
In order to create macro photography, a macro lens is needed unless
using a normal digital camera with the macro mode setting. Although
using a typical compact digital camera will not create the full affect
and dimensions of an actual one to one macro sized photograph.
3. http://www.macrophotography.com/Galleries/Flower.R01/Flower.R01.html
Macro lenses are designed specifically for close-up
photography that has the capability of producing larger scales of the
subject, which is the one to one ratio size. In macro photography,
when using a macro lens the subjects almost invisible details make it
possible to view all the tiny specific aspects of each detail. Also in
macro lenses, they are built with a long barrel that makes it able to
focus on the subject closely and most modern macro lenses are able
to focus continuously to infinity. Macro lenses may also be optimized
to provide exceptional optical quality when it is used for normal
photography as well as providing its best performance at its highest
magnification.
4. http://www.macrophotography.com/Galleries/Flower.R01/Flower.R01.html
To construct basic macro photography, the lens should be
zoomed right at the one to one ratio and the distance between the
camera lens and the subject that controls the depth of field is what
focuses and clarifies the visibility of the subject. Accordingly, to
capture an object that is fine with a lot of textures and details, if the
camera has the live-view mode, it should be put on live-view and
either placed onto a tripod or an area that is stable and solid. While
the camera lens is zoomed to the one to one ratio size, the camera
can just be moved closer or away from the object, depending on the
desired depth of field. Also when shooting macro photography, like in
any other type of photography, the lighting is essential as well. To
create a photograph that is clear and in focus, the lighting assists the
5. aperture and shutter speed to capture a focused picture.
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Thus, I decided on the macro photography unit because I found
it spectacular to be able to take photographs at a one to one scale to
capture the specific details that can barely be seen by the naked eye
itself. While starting and studying the different basic aspects in
starting out macro photography, I practiced shooting subjects that
were very small. The subjects I started out shooting with was small
letterings from keyboards, cell phones, and other random objects.
From shooting different small subjects, I was able to capture details
and clearly see details. Having practiced shooting several objects, I
was going to settle on one subject; flowers, although as seen in my
contact sheet that I did not only focus on flowers. During my research
6. on macro photography, I was only able to practice and study the
basic fundamentals. In which I enjoyed practicing and would like to
further my study on macro photography in an in depth manner.
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11. Final Selection Descriptions:
1. The photograph above is of a yellow flower that shows the
fine details of the flower’s stigma. I chose this photograph
because the depth of field shows clarity towards the center
of the flower.
2. The second photograph I chose is of a flower’s stigma and
anthers. I chose this photography because the background
is a light white color that makes the photograph look
smooth and soft, with an interesting composition.
3. The third photo I chose is part of a red rose is vibrantly
colored with a clear view of the rose petals. I decided to
shoot pictures of red roses because I tried to imitate the
photo example shown above with the water droplets
although it was not successful.
4. The fourth photo is of a double-sided gold ring that has
different illustrations on both sides. I chose this
photograph because I think that with the illustration in
focus and the ring out of focus creates an interesting
composition.
12. 5. The fifth photo is the other side of the double-sided gold
ring with the other illustration. Again, I think that the
composition and the way the ring itself fades into a dusk of
whiteness create a smooth appearance.
6. The last photo I chose is of another ring that has small fine
skulls around it. In which I chose this photograph because
the composition with the other details in the back out of
focus makes the eye focus on the focused skull then it leads
you to the out of focus areas.
(All photographs above were taken on manual and live-view
mode while placed on a sturdy table.)
