Ever since we decided this week’s Flickr Challenge would be “Getting in Close: Nature,” I was excited.  I’m one of those people that just love hazy, out of focus shots of the edge of a rock or a flower or a waterfall… anything that captures my imagination and reminds me of how I experience the [...]

Add macro photography to your photo arsenal in this 2-part article covering the equipment and techniques to create great macro images.

More close up flowers. Because having a contest focused on close-ups of nature means I can!

Announcing our third week contest for August, “Getting in Close: Nature/Landscapes.”

Congratulations to Paul Grand for his shot, “Sandal beach bling,” in our Getting In Close: Random Objects contest.

Playing around with my new 50mm for my Nikon D40x. It’s safe to say I’m in love.