Up-Close and Macro Photography

Overview: We will continue exploring the concept of arranging items to create compositions, but this time with a focus on Close-up or Macro photography.

Assignment: Go to Getty Images to search for examples of the following examples of Composition. Find examples of each of the following rules of composition in Close-up or Macro photography.

All examples from Getty should be embedded using the Embed code feature. 

How to embed a Getty image into your blog

Read the directions on how to embed a Getty Image at the link below. In Blogger you must paste the code into the "HTML" side of the blog editor. DO NOT USE FIREFOX.

http://www.gettyimages.com/embed

Part 1: 

10 photos showing me that you understand the 10 rules of composition listed on the assignment:

Rule of thirds

Leading lines/diagonal lines

Perspective

S-curves

Balance (symmetrical OR asymmetrical)

Light as the subject (the effects of the light)

Contrast of content (i.e. single black sheep surrounded by white sheep)

Circular composition

Rhythm/Repetition

Frame in a frame

Part 2:

FLIPWORK: Read the following articles to help you prepare for our upcoming Macro photography shoots.

http://photography.nationalgeographic.com/photography/photo-tips/macro-photo-tips/

http://digital-photography-school.com/getting-up-close-with-close-up-lenses

Tips on using an Extension Tube for Close Up Photography:

http://digital-photography-school.com/extension-tubes-close-up-photography-lesson-2/