Macro and Close-up

Officially a Macro Photograph is high-magnification, close-up photograph where the subject's projection on the sensor is at least life-size, a ratio of 1:1 or greater. I use a Nikon Z MC 105 mm S macro lens for most of my macro photographs. To avoid any purist discussions, some of the photos in this category are not officially macro photos. But, If my intention was a very closeup picture and its result was great, I include it here. In addition, some of these pictures are taken using focus stacking. With this technique, multiple pictures are taken using different focus points and then combined for the result.

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In addition, only a partial view of the thumbnail images is displayed online. However the images you receive upon purchase are high resolution images.

Small Mushroom in Grass (#6328)

When I took this picture in my backyard, my initial intention was to capture the small mushroom growing after some rain. The mushroom was less than an inch tall. As I started taking shots, three flies landed on the mushroom. Perhaps they were laying eggs on the mushroom or perhaps the males were fertilizing the females eggs.

Jumping Spider (#1237)

The world of a jumping spider in a terracotta pot with succulents. To show the scale of this tiny jumping spider, it is pictured with some small cactus. Taken on my back deck in Virginia.

Small Mushroom with Fly (#3182)

When I took this picture in my backyard, my initial intention was to capture the small mushroom growing after some rain. The mushroom was less than an inch tall. As I started taking shots, a fly landed on the mushroom. The next picture is without the fly.

Small Mushroom in Grass (#3249)

When I took this picture in my backyard, my intention was to capture the small mushroom growing after some rain. This mushroom is perhaps 1/3 inch tall.

Strawberry (#0010)

Close up of a Strawberry.

Red Legged Grasshopper (#167)

This little guy flew on to my windshield in a park. I safely pulled over and took this quick shot. I was amazed how the reflection worked. Note that I did sharpen this one with Topaz.

Carolina Mantis (#2665)

This Carolina Mantis was taken on the boardwalk in the Outer Banks, NC on the northern end of Corolla, NC. To me, it looks like he is acknowledging my presence!

Mushrooms Backyard (#8048)

Macro Photos of some 1/2 inch (or less) mushrooms in Virginia.

Mushrooms on a Stump (#7563)

Macro Photos of some mushrooms on a tree stump in the woods.

Bold Jumper (#2199)

"Yea, I'm standing here. Are you looking at me?" This Bold Jumping Spider was in my house! I looked like a crazy person on the floor photographing this creature.

Bold Jumper 2 (#5488)

I found another bold jumper!