Alan Ingham:

Can I ask a general question here and that is by what parameters are you guys and gals judging whether an image is a 'macro' or, what I would call a close-up?

The true definition of macro photography is production of an image that is the same size (or larger) on the film plane as in real life (lifesize). Thus, if you photograph an insect that is 2 centimeters long at 1:1 (lifesize), it's image will be 2 centimeters long at the film plane or digital sensor.

in other words if your not at a min of 1:1 then it isnt macro

Here's the wiki definition of macro photography. There's a classical definition of life size on the film plane, but it also mentions a more recent definition of life size on a standard size print.

Also bear in mind that life size on the film plane will mean the object looks smaller on a file produced by full frame digital camera, as opposed to APS-C, although it will have actually been reproduced as the same size at the film plane.

This possibly brings up the issue of output - I can make a similar dimensioned jpeg from a full frame and from an APS-C. However, the object will be smaller in the one taken by the full frame.

Just to confuse things further, most still life/product shots taken with an 8" x 10" studio camera are probably macro shots when you apply the classical definition!

I think many people now look upon macro as meaning close up. I'd personally go for the classical definition (life size on film plane), but there are no standards bodies for this sort of thing (as there are in engineering). So it's whatever you want it to be.  

One from today's morning walk. Click for full size. Bob

bsmith:

One from today's morning walk. Click for full size. Bob

lovely colour

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2700704141_6e73d4fc9a_o.jpg

Another great shot there macro junkie, I've tried a few times to catch them in flight but not yet been successful.

I had to look this one up as wasn't sure, but it seems to be a Speckled Bush Cricket...

macro junkie:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3228/2700704141_6e73d4fc9a_o.jpg

I have to take my hat off to you mate, well done. I don't know what shutter speed you used to freeze the action.

Bob

Took this today, its so much easier when they sit still.

Bob

i'm new to photography and even newer to macro, this is my first attemp with my new 28-300 (manual focus), so be gentle! i kept a total of 6 pictures out of 90+. 

love the macro shots boys and girls

but cant figure out how to add/post my own (newbie)

help me out if you can

jaymiejames:

love the macro shots boys and girls

but cant figure out how to add/post my own (newbie)

help me out if you can

 

you have to upload them to a site like www.photobucket.com , and when they're up there'll be codes underneath, copy and past the 'IMG' one into a reply on here, and you're away.

hope i've explained that ok, i'm a bit drunk!

genericdave:

jaymiejames:

love the macro shots boys and girls

but cant figure out how to add/post my own (newbie)

help me out if you can

you have to upload them to a site like www.photobucket.com , and when they're up there'll be codes underneath, copy and past the 'IMG' one into a reply on here, and you're away.

hope i've explained that ok, i'm a bit drunk!

Or add it to your gallery on the dcmag site and then follow these instructions

http://community.dcmag.co.uk/forums/thread/236689.aspx

thanks for that and here goes my first