ExclusiveMacro equipment and Techniques Macro Photography TrueToad - May 12, 2021 Investing in close-up photography can be a rewarding aspect of this amazing hobby. Seeking advice and guidance from those who have blazed the trail before provides you with insight for making the right choices. Unless you live in the Nikon world, Macro is what most people refer to when describing close-up photography. Nikon calls it Micro, in this article and others I will simply call it close-up or macro photography.
ExclusiveBlack & Yellow Garden Spider My Blog TrueToad - September 6, 2020 The last few years I became interested in the Orb Spiders, in particular, the Black and Yellow Garden Spider as the common name or the Argiope aurantia, scientific name. Ultimately my fascination for spiders and insects in general always cause me to stop and take a closer look when I run across them out in the wild. As a photographer I enjoy taking a few photos at any opportunity, here in this write up I share my observations and images of the Black and Yellow Garden Spider.
ExclusivePhotograph a flower for a Positive Feeling Flower Photography TrueToad - July 24, 2020 The wonderful flowers of the world, what would life be like without them? Have you ever been out walking and looked down and spotted a wonderful flower growing either in a clump or by itself? Two questions and I bet you have a response to both. I like flowers, they are just wonderful, cheerful plants.
ExclusiveMacro Up Close My Blog TrueToad - July 23, 2015 Macro close up photography is one aspect of photography that I became involved in a few years back following a period where I wanted to try something different in my photography. In the early days I would stack filters on my normal lens to acquire close focusing capabilities this was hit or miss due to metering and my in experience. Fast forward a few years..
ExclusiveOn the trail 200mm f/4 Macro Lens My Blog TrueToad - May 26, 2015 Selecting and using a particular Nikkor Micro / Macro lens is subjective but mostly necessary for what you have in mind. On this shoot, I was out to capture some insects and flowers so I wanted a longer working distance between me and the subject. I enjoy using my wireless flash set-up for my Macro photographs. Getting close to the "life" makes for some very interesting subjects.
ExclusiveMacro Photography Macro Photography TrueToad - May 8, 2013 Are you needing a boost in your photography, why not try closeup photography? Macro photography opens new doors and offers year round excitement. Just like regular photography it has it's own set of challenges.
ExclusiveEight Eyed Wonder My Blog TrueToad - May 2, 2012 Not too many people out there who appreciate the spider and what they offer us in return. Most seem repulsed by the look of something with this many eyes and legs. I have a fascination with the spider and respect them when I am out in the wild. Sorry, I had to move this article and in the process lost some of the excellent spider images, this is what happens when you switch hosting providers. But, check back now that summer is here! I am oiling up the spider macro for some slick photos...