The Outsider – Photography In Algoma

The Outsider – Photography In Algoma is a 4-part blog series providing tips and techniques to improve your photography.

Photography in Algoma provides incredible opportunities for broad scenic landscape shots. But like any complex and beautiful wilderness, narrowing in on the tiny details of the beach, the water, or the forest floor provides tremendous opportunities for captivating shots.

Photo credit: James Smedley Outdoors

Close-up Or Macro Photography

Close-up or macro photography is best done with a dedicated macro or micro lens or with a lens/camera with a macro setting.

When tightly focused on tiny subjects the success of the photo is very sensitive to movement – of the camera or the subject. If we are taking a shot of a subject that’s not moving – like a pattern in the sand or a still blade of grass – a tripod is the answer for sharp focus. Moving subjects – like insects or a flower swaying in the wind is more problematic but can be photographed successfully with persistence, patience and a bit of good luck.

Photo credit: James Smedley Outdoors

There are many other considerations. Things like blur, bokeh, and depth-of-field all play a role in creating an intriguing macro image.

The Outsider – Photography In Algoma Series

• Photographing Moving Water
• Breaking Some Photography Rules
• Making A Group of Seven Connection
• Capturing Winter Scenes
• Dog Photography
• Foul Weather Photography

More Photography Blogs From James

• The Allure of Fall Photography
• The Allure of Moving Water

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