MACRO MAGIC
FIND NATURE’S SECRETS IN THE WORLD OF THE VERY SMALL
When I bought my first camera in 1974, it came with a set of extension tubes for macro photography. I was living in Boulder, Colorado, while attending the University of Colorado. I lived near Boulder Creek, which flows through the middle of the town. Wide-angled views of this area along the creek would show the urban environs, such homes and businesses. Because of this and my fascination with the details of nature, I often focused on macro photography rather than the scenic landscape.
My enthusiasm for macro is alive and well. As in those early days, my tools are simple. I often use a pair of Canon extension tubes, in combination with my 50mm macro or 90mm tilt-shift lens. A key ...
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