Close-Up Photography

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There are cheaper alternatives, but the equipment required for these type pictures is also fairly cheap, relatively speaking, maybe, depending on your circumstances. Like I purchased this equipment when the equipment was cheaper than now. OK!

Jeez Louise! The wind is blowing. No tripod. No image stabilizaion. The photographer is old and unsteady plus possibly he has had maybe a drink or two to steady him down. The lens is a slow 35mm macro. Mercy!

Pyraustra inornatalis on Salvia azurea

Jeez Louise! The wind is blowing. No tripod. No image stabilization. The photographer is old and unsteady. Plus maybe he has toked a number to steady him down. The lens is a slow, plus cheap 70-300 zoom.

Lerodea eufala on Salvia azurea