Macro and Micro photography opens a whole new world of subject matter to the photographer. Most cameras can only focus to about a meter (3feet), but with the additions of diopter filters, extension tubes and bellows a normal camera can take some incredible closeups.
Your Assignment
- Each group of 4 students will share a roll of film and make 5 exposures.
- Find small objects that are significant to you.
- Create miniature compositions. You still must thank about balance and the organization of the objects on the picture plane.
- It's OK for the object to "bleed" off the edge of the picture plane. This gives the illusion that something is going on beyond the edge of the image.
- Use the school camera with the copy stand. Make sure that the aperture is f16 to increase depth of field.
- Use the "cable release" to ensure that there is little camera shake.
- Consider "rim" lighting to create shadows.
- Metal objects make excellent subjects for this assignment.
Make a 5x7 enlargement and mount in on white or black matte board.
Use a #3 polycontrast filter to give your image a bit of snap. (Remember, the higher the number filter, the greater the contrast.)
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