Macro Photography Tips

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4 жыл бұрын

Dragonflies, Butterflies and other wonderful insects open up a magical world to the photographer. All that is required is some basic camera equipment and patience. The reward is a backstage pass to the most under rated show on earth - a miniature forest full of creatures you could not dream up. Join me in this episode where I offer some basic tips on macro photography.
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@d.k.1394 Жыл бұрын

Lovely

@johncarnahan4067 Жыл бұрын

Great location I have it on my wishlist and beautiful photos also thank you for sharing your video Jimmy

@juliangreaves4727 3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy. Just wanted to say that I’ve watched a bunch of your videos over the past few days and really enjoyed all of them. Thanks 👍👍😊

@kevwalshe7065 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning images

@pragawa Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@jimmymcdonnell9435 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@mohitbisht7385 3 жыл бұрын

Amezing❤❤

@Macroadventures 3 жыл бұрын

Another fantastic video Jimmy,very inspiring. Definitely going to dust off the macro lens and try again.

@jimmymcdonnell9435 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Reevesy, I’m going to do the same! Haven’t been out with the macro lens since this video. Great time of year for it. Jimmy

@Brock_in_the_North 3 жыл бұрын

Love evening butterfly photography. Very relaxing. Just Me, my dog, Macro lens and the butterflies :) perfect. A nikon shooter too. I'll subscribe just for that :)

@jimmymcdonnell9435 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ross, I haven’t taken the macro lens out in a year - I think it’s that time of year again - thanks for reminding me just how relaxing it is. Jimmy

@LeeHallphotography 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic photography my friend

@jimmymcdonnell9435 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lee, Greatly appreciate the comment. Jimmy

@justingarner961 4 жыл бұрын

Great video macro photography delivered and explained very well. Totally agree with you about natural light. Flash lighting on macros it’s not my cup of tea either.

@jimmymcdonnell9435 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Justin, Thanks for taking the time to comment. Really appreciate it. Its a great way to spend an hour or two. Jimmy

@adamsmith6594 3 жыл бұрын

Hahahahahaha the subtle comment about hares. Jeeze they are brilliant but, you find a hare and then compose your shot. Perfect. Just about to press the shutter and woooooooof gone. And unlike any other wildlife that runs 50 yards and stops, turns back to assess, hares, keep running for about an hour? Unless you don't have your camera. Then they'll walk right up to you, stop and have a wash! Beautiful images and compositions thank you.

@jimmymcdonnell9435 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, Too true - I returned to this field in March/April of this year with an old rug and lay flat for 2-3 hours. It took 5-6 visits but a few hares walked right up to me and I managed to get a few shots at last - have them on my Flicker page. Magical creatures. Jimmy

@escolaeb13a 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video. I'm a early morning macro photographer my self and I totally agree with you: I do carry a flash and led panel with me but I don't like the result. Best regards from Portugal.

@jimmymcdonnell9435 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Julio, I've done a little more macro photography recently. Trying a different approach - with a 135mm lens at f2 - manually stacking 5-6 images and leaving a large part of the meadow in the image but as bokeh - will do another video soon - hope you watch. It's great fun. Obrigado, Jimmy

@escolaeb13a 2 жыл бұрын

@@jimmymcdonnell9435 I will certainly watch! Best regards.

@colinlavery3338 9 ай бұрын

Hi Jimmy, just to let you know Robert Thompson is giving a wee talk at banbridge camera club on Friday 6 October,at 19.30, 13:14 you'd be very welcome!! And we'll even give you a wee cup of tea and a biccy !!😂😂

@jimmymcdonnell9435 7 ай бұрын

Hi Colin, I remember looking at Robert's website you mentioned it to me. I've had another browse - wow - what images. A real inspiration. Apologies for not reverting sooner - work and life and all that! Jimmy

@gemstyxwalls1419 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying my hand at Macro photography w/ a 100mm F/2.8 lens.

@ExploreCreateCapture 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video love the b roll🔥🔥

@jimmymcdonnell9435 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian, Thanks for the comment. Love your content - pure magic. Thanks again and a Happy New Year. Jimmy

@mcddetectrespect.7467 3 жыл бұрын

This would be a big no no for most photographers who photograph nature ( a scissors ) work around the problem and leave everything as you found it. But I love the video.

@Brock_in_the_North 3 жыл бұрын

Cutting grasses is fine I would say avoid cutting the food plants of Butterflies etc. For me I work with principle of Grass = Cut , Everything = leave as is :)

@k.g.wuensch9998 4 жыл бұрын

Very well explained. I like the fact that for you it’s all about natural light and composing the image well. What I do disagree with is the use of a scissors. While removing distracting elements from the scene is important, it often is achievable by using a small twig or even other grass stems you can intertwine with the offending leaf or stem, thereby moving it aside. But except for that I wholeheartedly agree - and while i too carry a video light with me which I use from time to time and even when I matched the color temperature of the ambient light quite well, I still prefer those images where I used only natural light with a diffusor or reflector...

@jimmymcdonnell9435 3 жыл бұрын

Hi K.G, Thank you so much for taking the time to comment. Jimmy

@juliangreaves4727 3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy. Just wanted to say that I’ve watched a bunch of your videos over the past few days and really enjoyed all of them. Thanks 👍👍😊

@jimmymcdonnell9435 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Julian, Thanks so much for the compliment - so glad you enjoyed the videos. Hope to keep making more in spare time. Is your website juliangreaves.photography? Jimmy

@juliangreaves4727 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jimmy. Yes indeed. Have you been checking me out?😊

@jimmymcdonnell9435 3 жыл бұрын

@@juliangreaves4727 Julian, I’ve much to do to take the next step up but it’s a great help to find inspiration from time to time. Blown away by your images. Thanks, jimmy

@juliangreaves4727 3 жыл бұрын

Well, thank you kindly Jimmy. Very generous of you 😊🙏🏻🙏🏻