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The close up photographers are interested in capturing the extraordinary and unexpected sights which are not visible to the naked eye. The biggest problem in such photography is the light. The closer the lens comes to the subject the narrower the depth of field becomes. This leaves two alternatives - long exposures or flash.

Your most use tripod and make sure that the camera is rock solid. Once the object is completely stationary the next problem is to get light into the space between it and the lens. Use mirrors, backing foil or white cards to bounce the light around the object. In the field, when you are shooting something like a snail or a flower, use a ring flash or a small hand flash. These will freeze the movement from the wind and allow lens to be stopped right down for maximum depth. The ring flash is a professional tool. It prevents shadows on the objects or near it. If you are using a hand flash soften the light by adding a white card over the head of the flash or a silver reflector to soften the shadows that the flash light may create. When using extension rings, always calculate the right exposure in every shot you take. Advise your local photography shop before buying such photography equipment.

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