I always fine it tough to find a great subject to photograph during winter. My location does not help either, however I really want to try something new this year. I don't really shoot macro in black and white, but I am starting to find that it can be a good challenge! Does anyone else have any good ideas for winter macro?
I'm in the same boat, not much around in general as I don't live in a scenic area... Now winter. I do want to try placing some snow on a cold glass sheet (old window or otherwise), under lighting and taking macro shots.
I like shooting tree bark. A lot of compositions in the variety of patterns. Easier in winter without so much vegetation.
I have sooooo many tree trunk pictures. Friends on my FB are like.. stop, stop, for all that is good and holy, please stop.. haha.. But I can't.. Well, I did.. but I will still take them out in the wild. :)
lol why tree trunks?
lol I can't explain it.. I didn't even realize I was a 'trunker till one day it hit me looking over my hiking images; a good 20~30% were of trunks and stumps.. :)
A "trunker." Ha! Good one.
The variety of textures is what charms me.
A giant redwood tree, a mystery tree (no idea what species), and a mountain laurel tree.
Treeeee.
hmmm that my make for a good idea.
Great shots! I like the grayscale. I've been trying to find winter subjects too. I can find a few cellar spiders in the basement and a few jumpers in the windows id I look close enough. I'm really wanting to get into snowflakes. So far I've only had one chance for about 15 min, Nothing worth posting, but a few that make me think I should be able to get a few with the right conditions and a little more practice.
I would definitely like to try getting some snow flakes as well. However, so far no snow.
We've had several snowfalls so far this year, but most were when I was without my camera. you really need to be out while actively snowing. have to act fast as they are deteriorating before they even land. from what I've read the colder the better. Good luck hope you find a chance soon!
If the temperature drops below zero, and minimal wind... bubbles are fun to shoot. You can find recipes online for mixtures that hold up the longest.
My focus issues continue... but this is the general idea.
I keep going back to the twist in the leaf shot. The focal length changes (is that the right term?)... draw me into the shot.
yes, focal length would be correct. Some people would also say depth of field.