It’s In The Details

Go beyond the ordinary macro shot to create striking close-ups anywhere

Text And Photography By Rob Sheppard

Published September 15, 2009
Updated September 12, 2017

As you get physically closer and closer to your subject, you’ll find increasingly interesting possibilities for your images. The world looks different up close. You may find that your original subject is no longer the most compelling thing in front of your lens as you approach macro distances.

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