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Cover photo by RYUURI
Thank you for the many submissions to the hashtag campaign that was held until recently.
Many photos have been posted, diving into a tiny world that cannot be seen with the naked eye!
We will feature and introduce a few works from the submissions gathered during this campaign.
Editor’s Choice #Macro
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Photo by bikkya
bikkya
Caught a pufferfish
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of a pufferfish with distinctive spotted patterns. Instead of capturing the whole fish, the composition focuses on the spots. In macro photography, focusing on distinctive details like this enhances the appeal.
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Photo by masakun
masakun
Taken at Kyoto Botanical Gardens
Title: 'Oops'
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of a mantis in a white flower. As the caption suggests, the sideways mantis appears to be tilting its head. The focus is on the mantis, capturing even the serrations on its claws, making it a quintessential macro photo.
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Photo by にこにこあきさん
にこにこあきさん
Physostegia
A flower often seen by the roadside
Getting close to the small flower reveals interesting patterns on the petals
The coloring of the petals is beautiful
Stands firm
cizucu Editorial Team
A photo of Physostegia, a flower seen from summer to autumn. This plant is relatively tall, with the flower at its tip, and the composition draws attention to the upper part to highlight the flower's patterns and structure. Even common wildflowers can surprise with their delicate beauty, offering a renewed sense of wonder.
In Conclusion
How was it?
Macro photography allows for unique presentations and reveals intricate structures that are difficult to express through other methods. By embracing macro photography, your range of expression will surely expand, and you'll find plenty of inspiration.
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