Macro Photography - Close Up Photos

Blackthorn in Bloom

27th June 2009 In Devon

I like this photo of blackthorn at Venn quarry because of the colours and the details in the flowers. Venn Quarry is one of my favourite spots for macro photography, normally...

A Hungry Caterpillar

10th March 2009 In Devon

I’m not sure of the breed of this caterpillar. I’m looking forward to macro season. 🙂

A Sunlit Daisy

24th August 2007 In England

As the sun loses its position in the sky the world comes alive with colours. Even the smallest things can appear beautiful such as this simple daisy. I like how the petals...

A Rocky Landscape

2nd August 2007 In Devon

Do you ever feel stale? Its quite easy to end up in a rut creatively speaking and I think I’m in one. I tend to visit the same spots because they are convenient which...

Ladybird

29th June 2007 In England

I took this photo of a ladybird after it had been raining. I like that it has some water drops on its back and that they are there naturally.

A Grasshopper in the Sun

6th June 2007 In England

I managed to get out for an hour with my camera today after work and got a few macro shots. This grasshopper was happy to pose while I took a couple of photos. Shooting macro...

A Crab Spider and its Prey

30th May 2007 In England

I took this photo of a crab spider that had just killed this bee last week at my local haunt. I was amazed at how ambitious this crab spider was. They don’t build webs...

A Common Blue Butterfly

29th May 2007 In Devon

Here is a macro shot of a common blue butterfly. I love how it stands out against the vibrant background. I’m chuffed that it stayed still long enough for me to get a shot....