Hi everybody :)
It finally happened.
This visual spectacle that I share with you today made a point of surprising me with the way it presented itself.
The visual record of this plant was shared for the first time in this article: https://peakd.com/hive-194913/@aleister/blooming-cactus-macro-perspective
when at a more advanced stage of development it was already beginning to demonstrate that something visually fantastic and stunning would happen in the very near future, and that's exactly what happened in the space of a few hours on a sunny day :)
It was time to leave the house in the morning and when I arrived around noon, they were there looking out the window enjoying some beautiful rays of sunlight.
At the end of that day I thought I would have the opportunity to carry out this session, but once there and with the sun already low on the horizon, the petals closed again, protecting the core of the flower in their center.
So I waited for the next day and again around noon there she was ready to show herself in all her splendor, and I did what I hadn't done in a long time, I carried out a photo session outside taking advantage of the natural light.
The difference in tones and the vibrancy of the colors resulting from this natural environment are notable.
Before moving onto the result...
- My introductory thoughts about macro photography:
It's amazing how macros with their blurred background can result in such different images full of contrasts and textures especially with this kind of subjects.
In the world of photography, especially macro photography, there is a universe of things available to everyone, enabling totally different and original approaches.
Among the various possible techniques to shoot macros, this is perhaps the most affordable and effective technique for those who have a camera with removable lens.
We can simply remove the lens and reverse the direction, and by using an inverter ring it ends up being more comfortable and facilitates the process.
Let's now move onto the result:
To finish, i leave you with some considerations regarding these photo sessions:
Examining miniature subjects using macro photography unveils a compelling domain where minute details acquire significant importance. Immersion in the intricacies of these diminutive objects enables the recognition of the frequently disregarded beauty within this microenvironment. Each image preserves a transitory instance, displaying the complexity concealed within the small-scale elements of nature. Macro photography's core essence resides in its capacity to elevate commonplace subjects to remarkable levels, presenting an intimate and captivating viewpoint.
The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)
These photos weren't taken with a tripod
Camera - Canon EOS 600D
Lens - EFS 18-55mm
Location - Portugal
See you soon
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