Macro or general Nature Photography?

[Robert Jordan]

Out of those of you who enjoy photography on your adventures do you prefer Macro or general Nature Photography? I am a Macro person generally. I love the details that it brings out that nature hides right in front of us. Granted a Macro setup is usually more expensive than a standard kit lens that comes with most cameras these days but with some training and education you can really make your kit system perform very well for close up shots. Just curious as photography is a passion of mine.

 

[willlord]

I’ve always appreciated macro shots. I need to eventually upgrade my gear and give some macro a try.

 

[Flipper]

I shoot macro all the time with a simple Nikon AW130. Waterproof to 98’, Shock resistant 7’. Great little camera.

 

[Joey83]

Neither if I'm honest, I prefer aviation photography :)

 

[keeflester]

Close up flower shots for me

 

[keeflester]

 

[Retinens803]

I really enjoy close ups of nature like flowers and insects or anything I can get close up on. I would love to afford a macro lens but no where close to being a priority

 

[Muggy42]

I used my tax return this year on a Sigma 70mm macro lens. Haven't gotten to take it out quite yet, but I can't wait. The couple of test shots I've taken with it are really nice.

 

[blackntan]

 

[keeflester]

It’s great to be able to afford a macro lens to put on a dslr, but actually, photography is more about seeing what’s there than the gear. I’ll give you a couple of examples, taken with my iPhone

 

[blackntan]

It’s great to be able to afford a macro lens to put on a dslr, but actually, photography is more about seeing what’s there than the gear. I’ll give you a couple of examples, taken with my iPhone View attachment 87911View attachment 87912

Totaly agree the two above were taken with iphone 5se i have expensive kit but carry myphone every were. I remeber the great david Bailey saying he carried a simple olypis trip saying you never now whenthe opotunity will arise camras dont make great photos situations do.

 

[blackntan]

not a great photo just a great opotunity

 

[keeflester]

Of course, when you have your good gear with you, there’d be no excuse for a bad picture eh!

 

[Kies]

I enjoy both, they each have their unique challenges.

 

[gDanCO]

A little something in B&W.