The Wonderful World of Macro Photography

Yes, I know it's halfway through April, but is it too late to make a New Year's Resolution? Yesterday, I led another photo walk to the always enjoyable Charles River Museum of Industry and Innovation in Waltham where, once again, my biggest takeaway is that I need to use my 105mm macro lens more often. Wow, what a great lens! And wow, what a fool I am to leave this lens in the bag as much as I do. At the museum, several displays, mostly made of steel and iron, feature details worth exploring creatively. Macro photography, arguably more so than any other genre, demands a higher level of commitment from every photographer. Tripods and a good ballhead are a must. Other resources such as reflectors, diffusers, or additional lighting are beneficial. Every image requires careful execution of composition, depth of field, and exposure. I will be honest and say this level of commitment is probably why my macro lens stays in my bag too much. But when I put this lens to use, along with my curious eye and patience, I find the results wonderfully rewarding. Yes, it is a quarter of the way through the year, but I am calling an audible and making a resolution to use my macro lens more often.

Photograph What You Feel

Nikon Z6III

Nikon 105mm f2.8s Lens

ISO: 100

APT: f13

EXP: 1/2 Second on a Gitzo Tripod with RRS BH55 Ballhead

Additional Light Provided by LumeCube Panel Pro2 with Diffuser