The tiniest details of a dragonfly in the Shuswap can be seen in this photo.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Ann Steenhuysen
June 19, 2024 - 6:00 AM
Skilled photographers in the Thompson-Okanagan region are providing a very close up look at local flora and fauna and some of these images are breathtaking.
Little crumbs of pollen on fuzzy bees, the tiniest hairs on a flower stamen, rain drops and dragonfly wings can be seen in a whole different way.
Macro photography is photographing subjects at high magnifications that can involve using special macro lenses.
This busy bee in Clinton is covered with pollen.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Amanda Nelson
A true macro photo creates an image on the camera sensor that is the same size as the scene in real life, according to Digital Photography School, but the term macro photography also includes general close-up images.
While macro photography includes a wide range of subjects, many photographers focus on the natural world.
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Using a camera with a close-focussing accessory can reveal the textures and colours not easily seen by the naked eye.
If you have macro images you want to share, send them to news@infonews.ca.
The fine colours and textures of an iris can be seen in this macro photograph taken in Kamloops.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Wendy Elliot Photography
A bee in Kamloops sucks nectar from a flower.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Ben Ver
This spider in Kamloops has many eyes and colourful patches.
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This close up photo of a bee was taken in Cherry Creek.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Lorie Cook
This photo shows the details of a dandelion in Merritt.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Travis Bonner
An insect collects pollen from a flower in Cherry Creek.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Lorie Cook
This macro photograph of a flower stamen in Cherry Creek shows bold, shiny colours.
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The details of an ant and texture of a leaf can be seen in this macro photograph taken in Cherry Creek.
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The stamen of a flower in Cherry Creek is covered in tiny white hairs.
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Three baby robins are pictured waiting for food in Summerland
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Sandy Babyn
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