What are the skills of macro photography of insects and flowers?

The reasonable composition of insects and flowers in macro photography requires careful observation and careful thinking by photographers. When shooting, bold editing and strong visual feeling can highlight the key points and attract the attention of the audience. So, what are the composition skills of macro photography of insects and flowers?

First, choose the composition method according to the characteristics of the subject.

When shooting an insect, the shape of the insect itself can be the center of the picture. When shooting, you can choose the appropriate composition method according to the characteristics and posture of insects themselves. For example, Kuchong has a slender figure, and diagonal composition can be used to reflect the state of insect limbs, so that the picture looks comfortable and natural every other year.

Oblique lines are used to represent insects, and sharp color contrast makes the picture more special.

Second, focus on the points of interest in the picture.

It is not difficult to find the visual center with macro. Usually, we habitually focus on the subject's points of interest. For example, when shooting bees, you can't see the eyes of bees clearly at close range, so focusing on the eyes of bees will make the picture particularly eye-catching.

Macro 100mm/ aperture f 5.6/ shutter speed 1/500s/ sensitivity 250

Put the unusual eyes of insects on the three-point line to make the visual effect of the picture stronger. )

Third, choose the shooting angle according to the physical characteristics of the subject.

There are many beautiful things worth discovering in the macro world, each with its own characteristics. Therefore, we can make composition according to the unique characteristics of these objects, which is a flexible composition method.

When shooting, you need to observe from different angles. Choose the most suitable angle to express the characteristics of the subject, so that the audience can focus on the most attractive position of insects.

Macro 90/ aperture F5/ shutter speed 1/640s/ sensitivity 100

Shooting a butterfly from the side can show the butterfly's wing state well.

Shooting skill

Observe and pay attention to the habits of insects, which is convenient for shooting.

Multi-angle and multi-composition shooting, constantly trying more suitable composition methods.

Supported by a tripod, it is not only convenient for shooting, but also can stabilize the camera and ensure a clear picture.

Macro 180mm/ aperture F9/ shutter speed 1/80s/ sensitivity 200

(The long eyelashes of beautiful women are more obvious from the side)

Fourth, use the distinctive object form to become the center of composition.

Some themes have their own morphological characteristics, as long as they are expressed concisely. For example, the familiar butterfly shape can be seen at a glance with simple composition, without complicated composition.

Macro 100mm/ aperture f 5.6/ shutter speed1125s/sensitivity 200.

The roundness of the ladybug itself becomes the center of the picture, and the striking red "coat" forms a strong contrast with the green leaves, making the picture more aesthetic.

5. Exclude irrelevant scenes in the picture.

When appreciating a photo, the audience will often focus on the most interesting places in the picture, which leave the deepest impression on the audience and attract the most attention, while irrelevant scenery will interfere with our sight and make the picture look chaotic, so we must pay attention to avoid unfavorable factors when composing.

Macro 90mm/ aperture f 6.3/ shutter speed 1/40s/ sensitivity 200

(The picture focuses on a drop of water on the feather. Due to the projection principle, water droplets magnify the details of feathers, and the picture is concise and the theme is prominent. )

Sixth, blur the background and highlight the subject with small volume.

It is difficult for a small subject to stand out in the China of the picture, so pay more attention to the surrounding colors and the background of the picture when composing. For example, the head of an insect is usually difficult to see carefully, and it will be very clear under a fuzzy background after being exaggerated by a macro lens.

Macro 100mm/ aperture F2/ shutter speed1125s/sensitivity 100.

The fuzzy background makes the bug stand out, and the exaggerated composition makes the bug look bigger.