Usonian just posted a link to closeup pics of flowers
and we recently had a contest with closeup as a theme. We use the term "macro" loosely and with good reason. Traditionally true macro is defined as 'life size image on the sensor' and was coined in the 35mm film days.
Is there any interest in doing an exhibition of true "macro" images? Not a contest, just a peek into what's called the unseen world?
If so I'll collate the collection and get permission to post it to GD with credit to the makers. If so I suggest we define "macro" as a subject 1.5 inches on the long side (or smaller) because there are so many different sizes of sensor it would be best if we all had a common definition of "macro".
Any interest?
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My first lens was the great 55mm Micro-Nikkor. Still use it.
And the reason was flowers.
Anything smaller requires extension tubes, bellows etc., and I basically shoot opportunistically. So, I generally don't go there.
I used to grow many roses (and hope to do so again. They are deer candy if you live in the woods) and they are in the 3 to 6 inch realm.
This time of year, the Mariposa lilies give way to the mule-ear daisies, so I have been taking photos faster than I can even crop and review them.
