Macro Photography :.

Macro Photography

Outline:

Brief Introduction and Quickfacts
Detailed Description
Artists and Paintings
More Examples – defined visual appearance
Tools for digitial artists, prompters and word smiths

Overview and quickfacts

Macro photography is a type of photography that involves taking close-up pictures of small objects. This type of photography can be used to capture the details of a small object, or to take pictures of insects or other small creatures.

The art style is also known as: Close-up photography, detail photography, magnified photography.
Categories: Impressionism, Modernism

1. Edward Weston (1886-1958) 2. Ansel Adams (1902-1984) 3. Ernst Haas (1921-1986) 4. Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002) 5. Arnold Newman (1918-2006) 6. Irving Penn (1917-2009) 7. Richard Avedon (1923-2004) 8. Helmut Newton (1920-2004) 9. Diane Arbus (1923-1971) 10. Garry Winogrand (1928-1984) 11. Bruce Davidson (1933- ) 12. Elliott Erwitt (1928- ) 13. Robert Frank (1924- ) 14. Lee Friedlander (1934- ) 15. William Eggleston (1939- ) 16. Stephen Shore (1947- ) 17. Joel Meyerowitz (1938- ) 18. Thomas Ruff (1958- ) 19. Andreas Gursky (1955- ) 20. Candida Höfer (1944- ) 21. Thomas Demand (1964- ) 22. Jeff Wall (1946- ) 23. Gregory Crewdson (1962- ) 24. Hiroshi Sugimoto (1948- ) 25. Bernd and Hilla Becher (1931-2007 and 1934- ) 26. Thomas Struth (1954- ) 27. Martin Parr (1952- ) 28. Sophie Calle (1953- ) 29. Nan Goldin (1953- ) 30. Ryan McGinley (1977- )

1. “The Hay Wagon” by Andrew Wyeth (1949) 2. “American Gothic” by Grant Wood (1930) 3. “Nighthawks” by Edward Hopper (1942) 4. “One of the first macro photographs of a butterfly” by Karl Blossfeldt (1928) 5. “Migrant Mother” by Dorothea Lange (1936) 6. “The Scream” by Edvard Munch (1895) 7. “The Starry Night” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 8. “The Persistence of Memory” by Salvador Dali (1931) 9. “Guernica” by Pablo Picasso (1937) 10. “The Kiss” by Gustav Klimt (1908) 11. “The Birth of Venus” by Sandro Botticelli (1486) 12. “The Mona Lisa” by Leonardo da Vinci (1503-1519) 13. “The Last Supper” by Leonardo da Vinci (1495-1498) 14. “The Sistine Chapel Ceiling” by Michelangelo (1508-1512) 15. “The Night Watch” by Rembrandt (1642) 16. “The Haystack” by Claude Monet (1891) 17. “Water Lilies” by Claude Monet (1919) 18. “The Poppy Field” by Claude Monet (1873) 19. “The Red Vineyard” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 20. “Starry Night Over the Rhone” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 21. “Cafe Terrace at Night” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 22. “The Mulberry Tree” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 23. “Portrait of Dr. Gachet” by Vincent van Gogh (1890) 24. “Wheat Field with Cypresses” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 25. “The Bedroom” by Vincent van Gogh (1889) 26. “Sunflowers” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 27. “The Yellow House” by Vincent van Gogh (1888) 28. “The Potato Eaters” by Vincent van Gogh (1885) 29. “Irises” by Vincent van Gogh (1890) 30. “The Olive Trees” by Vincent van Gogh (1889)

Detailed Description

Macro photography is a genre of photography that involves taking close-up pictures of small objects. The term “macro” refers to the fact that these pictures are taken at a much closer range than normal, allowing the photographer to capture details that would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye. Macro photography can be used to capture the beauty of nature, as well as the intricate details of man-made objects. Common subjects for macro photography include flowers, insects, and small animals. Famous macro photographers include Jim Zuckerman, who is known for his close-up pictures of animals, and Martin Oeggerli, who is known for his detailed photographs of flowers. If you’re interested in trying your hand at macro photography, there are a few things you’ll need to know. First, you’ll need a camera that is capable of taking close-up pictures. Many digital cameras have a “macro” setting that will allow you to get close to your subject without losing focus. You’ll also need a tripod or some other way to keep your camera steady, as even the slightest movement can blur your image. And finally, you’ll need patience! macro photography often requires taking many pictures of the same subject in order to get the perfect shot. With a little practice, you’ll be taking amazing macro photographs in no time!