Smartphone Microstock by Mark Chen

Author:Mark Chen
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781682030349
Publisher: Amherst Media
Published: 2016-07-03T00:00:00+00:00

Small Wonders

The wonder of nature comes in all sizes. The small ones, in particular, are easily ignored by the unobservant. The snails in images 5–1 and 5–2 appeared on my back door after a night’s rain—and they are perfect examples of the little wonders we can discover if we look closely enough.

Best of all, a cell phone is actually a great device for capturing images of them. With its very close focusing distance and tiny sensor, a cell phone can be a powerful tool for macrophotography—the photography of small objects. On my Samsung S5, a -inch snail can fill the frame. I closed the blinds to simplify the background, while still putting the creature in the context of the human domain. With close-range focusing, the depth of field is shallow, so make sure your hands are steady. Hold your breath when pressing the shutter and “shotgun” several images to ensure you have one that is sharp. It’s better to have many images as candidates.

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