Assignment the week of Feb 22 - Feb 27

Photo by : Peter Sharcott

macro photography (Click on this link to see some great macro shots) This week we will be focusing on macro/close up photography. You need to set your camera to the macro setting which on most cameras is designated by the flower icon. On the Fugi cameras, you need to go in and physically change the setting through menu. There are several things to consider before taking decent closeup shots, the first being you need to start to see the ordinary in a different way. Get up close and start really looking at objects in a new way.

Criteria: Your shots should be clear, especially the object you are focusing on. Be aware of backgrounds, for light objects try a dark background and for dark objects try a light background. Don't forget about light, if you can get outside in some natural light your photos have a better chance of turning out better. READ THE ARTICLES CONNECTED AT THE END OF THIS POST ON HOW TO SHOOT GOOD MACRO/CLOSE UP PHOTOS.

Shots: 10 photos
Marks: 20

MACRO ARTICLE#1
MACRO ARTICLE#2

Photo by : Luc Faucher