Close Up and Macro Photography

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About Close Up and Macro Photography

Originally a Sheffield group we now welcome all contributions from anywhere in the world. We aim to be an active group, with a primary aim of sharing images, tips and ideas with each other as well as holding regular competitions.

Put simply, macro is close-up photography. (Technically speaking the term should only be applied to photos which have a 1:1 or closer magnification.) In other words, it is the photography of subjects that are captured life-size or larger.

This group will accept shots that make details that would normally go unrecognised become more obvious. Doesn't always have to be macro as such, and certainly doesn't mean we all need super macro lenses to capture. Compact cameras can capture very good close up detail nowadays. Telephoto zoom lenses can be used for subjects that may be some distance away.

Some guidelines & suggestions:
You may post up to six images a day. Photos must be Close-up or Macro images, any images that are not considered such (and we're pretty laid back generally) will be removed from the pool. This is also a 'family orientated' group so content should be appropriate.

Ty and contribute more than just images into the pool. Many lovely images are posted here, if you see one you really like please leave a comment. Any group member can take part in the voting to decide competitions, even if they did not enter it.

Please comment using English if possible so we can all benefit from the points being made.

And finally, enjoy the challenges and the company.