Digital Camera Fiend - A Camera Review

Originally uploaded by Sir Fish at flickr.com

Taken with a Canon Digital Rebel 350D XT

Macro, or close-up photography, can be a great way to put a new spin on a familiar subject. We can almost smell the waxy scent of crayons in this shot–it takes us back to our thrid grade classroom.
Take into consideration the limited depth of field on macro shots–you will notice that segments outside the focal plane are noticibly blurry. (Example: In the excellent photo above there is slight distortion on the gray crayon). Therefore, it’s crucial to focus only on a miniscule portion of your subject.
Usually a special-purpose camera lens will have to be used when taking macro shots. Many photographers will use a telephoto macro lenses to help with lighting issues.