by Caryn Esplin | Apr 12, 2012 | Blog, Macro
I found this striking pink orchid in the visitors center at the National Arboretum in Washington D.C. My daughter, Rachel, and I were waiting for the Bonsai Tree exhibit to open, so I had some time to shoot some macro flower shots and this was my favorite orchid, due...
by Caryn Esplin | Apr 10, 2012 | Blog, Macro
The details on these purple orchids were intriguing, especially with the yellow background, so I couldn’t resist taking some snaps… even though the announcer at the U.S. Botanic Garden was telling all the stragglers to find the nearest exit because they...
by Caryn Esplin | Apr 7, 2012 | Blog, Macro
I loved the way this last little blossom was clinging on for dear life, so I added a water drop with my eye-dropper and used my macro extension tubes and Nikon 1.4G 85mm prime lens. What do you think? Come on, you know you want to comment...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 20, 2012 | Blog, Macro, Tutorials
Macro + Water = My New Fascination – Follow this tutorial to get great results! I am fascinated with shooting water – up close and personal! The reflections and colors are amazing because water does such an incredible job reflecting its environment. For...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 15, 2012 | Blog, Macro
From observing my images taken during a single water drop, I identified seven stages of the sequence. Water Drop Photography Sequence: The Overview 1. The Crown – The first splash that looks like a crown or bowl, and can have far-reaching tentacles 2. The...
by Caryn Esplin | Mar 15, 2012 | Blog, Macro
From observing my images taken during a single water drop, I identified seven stages of the sequence. This post is the final in a series of five blog posts describing the process: Water Drop Photography Sequence: 6-7 / 7 1. The Crown – The first splash that...
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