Macro

Macro Photography

Photo taken on F2.8, Shutter speed 1/40, ISO 400

I like this picture as its very colourful but also quite abstract, in a way where its obvious what it is but not entirely. I like how certain parts are out of focus and other parts arent.

Photo taken on F/2.8, Shutter speed 1/80, ISO 400

I like this picture as the depth of field is extremely small, but I also enjoy the way the teeth look on the red, and how they are in focus and in the centre of the piece, making them quite a solid focal point.

Photo taken on F2.8, Shutter speed 1/160, ISO 400

I took this photo with a faster shutter speed as I wanted the picture to be more clean and white. This picture is quite abstract as you cannot tell what part of the skull it is, or what it is really, but it is quite clean and pure. This is what I like the most about this piece, and how the dark area draws the attention.

Photo taken on F 2.8, Shutter speed 1/160, ISO 400

This is my favourite photo from this entire shoot, I love the way it seems mirrored and how the focal point is the teeth. I also like the way the teeth stand out but at the same time blend in, making the photo seem very natural and very symmetrical.

Photo taken on F 2.8, Shutter speed 1/60, ISO 400

This is one of my least favourite pictures in the shoot, it seems quite boring and has quite a dark background. It is also not a very interesting photo in appearance, and the brown makes it quite dull. However, I do like the contrast between the teeth and the brown of the skull.

Photo taken on F 2.8, Shutter speed 1/100, ISO 400

I really like this piece as it has a lot going on in it, but again, the colours are very natural. I also like the way that there isnt too much information on the piece and its quite easy to look at. Its abstract, in the way people dont know what it is, but its still natural.

Thomas Shahan

Thomas Shahan is a famous insect Macro photographer, who uses lighting to his advantage. His pictures are very quirky and very clear, mainly using the insects bizarre eyes as a focal point. He brings out the beauty in creatures that people usually find quite disgusting, using depth of field and macro lenses for his imagery.