Photo Answers
Macro improvement
Q I’ve bought a macro lens to shoot small insects, but I really struggle to find subjects and get sharp images. How I can improve my success rate?
Tony Hall
A With a macro lens, Tony, you are opening up a whole world of opportunity; but because you are focusing so close on everything, you also have to make sure your technique is perfect, otherwise any little faults will show. To find insects, molluscs and spiders, look no further than the back garden or a local wood. Hunt around the vegetation, close to ponds or under rocks, and you’ll soon discover lots of interesting subjects. I’d suggest you get started with something that doesn’t move too fast: that will give you time to experiment with focusing, depth-of-field and composition.
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