Technically a Macro photograph shows a subject that is life size compared to the size of the negative of a SLR or sensor in a Full Frame DSLR, that's a 1:1 reproduction ratio aspect. For example, if we take a macro of an object which is 35 mm long, it will cover the whole frame, no matter what size the reproduction, if we are shooting with a Full Frame camera. Often a ratio aspect of 1:2 is also considered Macro, although that ratio shows subjects whose life size is half of the size compared to the negative or sensor, I prefer to call those pictures Close-up photographs.
Technical aspects aside, Macro photography for me is the way we can show to the world the tiny treasures that surround us and that we often do not pay attention to.

MarcosRodriguez

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Is There Something On My Face by Wildlifecloseup
Sporen by dreieinhalb
Genesis by endprocess83Duo by ericdufour-Photograp
Spanish Eyes - Catocala Fraxini moth by borda:thumb730209902:
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DSC 3365 copy by ErickLopezFotoM4453 - November daisy. by Lothringen:thumb714681709:
Eggs_ by WanderingMogwaimy birth by lindahabibaWater Drop and Green by KingFamineAutumn walk by strelicja:thumb714157493:Sweet Jelly Eyes - spider portrait by bordaLittle cute bug by petrwolf:thumb713913666::thumb714558322:Speckled Bush-Cricket by snomanda:thumb714416796:Southern yellowjacket on rust. by nolra
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blue by secret-mirrorSpring found its way to us by Hazel-Photography
W e i g h t l e s s by GrotesqueDarling13Drop on Dianthus by KingFamineBroken But Home by Yuukoncloudy skies by KittenKayleighHello there. by WildePhotography1994:thumb666922869:Wallpaper 14 by NoshaahrLightbulb by rwetzelMacro by GlaucoMeneghelliMorning Dew by lidiarossanaSpider in the light. by OshimaruKung7285Austere by Phenix59
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To me, macro photography is an important side of photography. During the analog times, it was something that took a lot of gear, time and even courage to get things right, thankfully, in our digital time, macro photography has become a lot more accessible to everybody. Macro photography is a true representation, also known as 1:1 scale, of a subject. Macro photographs often shows details you cannot see with the naked eye, which is what makes it so intriguing to me. There are so many things in our daily life that we pass by without giving it another thought, yet those things can be so insanely beautiful if you just know how to look at it. That's what macro photography is to me. A different, beautiful way to look at things.

Yuukon

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Small Steps by IndigoSummerr
Ladybug in the rain by albatros1

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snowflake by strcplp3
Droplet 6 by lueap


Three-in-one by Alexey-Kljatov


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Shades of Silver by Bimmi1111
Life in Pink is Fantastic by Sheila-M-Carlo

-> What is macro photography?
Macro photography is a photography speciality. Technically speaking, true macro requires a 1:1 ratio or higher, meaning a life-size depiction of a subject on the camera’s digital sensor (or film). So if, for instance, you are photographing a subject that is 5mm long, this subject shall appear as the same size or greater on your camera's sensor (or film). If it appears smaller than the subject, then it is a close-up photography. That's for the strict definition of macro.
More generally speaking, macro is about capturing details not visible to the naked eye.
Everything and anything is macro material: objects, fabrics, animals, insects, liquids, people, as long as the photos are magnified enough to see the intricate details.

-> Why are people passionate about it?
I can't talk for the others, but from my personal experience, I love macro because it is to me a form of contemplation of my surroundings. Without macro existing, we wouldn't know how beautiful snowflakes can be, how just a leaf or fabrics can be so detailed with their intricate patterns, how an eye can be so mesmerizing, how liquids can come to life or how insects have such complex shapes! Macro photography is used for science, but not only: it is used for art too: to display the gorgeousness and the complexity of our environment.

JustaCapharnaum

Why I love macro photographyIn case you haven’t noticed it yet, I may have an interest in macrophotography
First of all, here is a definition, by MarcosRodriguez of macro photography: "A Macro photograph shows a subject that is life size compared to the size of the negative of a SLR or sensor in a Full Frame DSLR, that's a 1:1 reproduction ratio aspect. […] Often a ratio aspect of 1:2 is also considered Macro, although that ratio shows subjects which life size is half of the size compared to the negative or sensor, I prefer to call those pictures Close-up photographies." (quote from here)
But why do I love it so much? In order to answer that question, I asked for the help of some other macro lovers:

Because it makes you discover a wh

The Macro Photography Pandora's BoxCommunity Week
In this article, you will find all kinds of articles about Macro photography both from DA, and other websites.
I had the honor to work with some amazing people for this article. So a HUGE thank you to these contributors! These people are: VBmonkey26, dack99, relhom, Lothringen, MarcosRodriguez, endprocess83, Azph, Justin-Disgusting, LiaCam, OliviaMichalski, lindahabiba, Kisarisary & DragonflyAndromeda!  


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Hello everyone! 
I am JustACapharnaum, the current Macro and Abstract & Surreal photography CV
In this article, I will decipher some common misconceptions about Macro photography and its DA subcategories. Hopefully, this will help you have a better understanding of what macro photography is and its subtleties!
What is macro photography?
Macro photography is a photography speciality. Technically speaking, macro photography isn't a magnification but a true representation. I found a quote a couple of years ago that defines macro photography that I am particularly fond of for its clarity:

 

 



  

  
 

 
 

  
 
 

      

  

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RE-VISITING AND SHARING
WHATS IN 
MY FAVOURITES FOLDER
OF MACRO~CLOSE-UP
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 Wooden Roses by MaresaSinclair Yellow Jingles by little-billie 
Pretty in Pink by Miguel-Santos Crystal Wings by BugulNoz
  You'll Float Too... by Bimmi1111 
My hidden world by Lentekriebel small world by Dieffi
Seeds by BronKatzke happy sunday! by lovemyscars

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From my Favourites folder
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 Chinese Tasar Moth by ELKAPL Butterfly (Eastern Bath White, Pontia edusa) by Smederevac 
3571 by Rebel--Heart Robberfly III by AlHabshi
535 by Gelu509
 the dust of renewal by Dieffi Fortuna by eliska-olsanska 
The Blossom Of My Heart by JustinDeRosa 

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Resting on a muschroom by roisabborrar
Ghost Glass Frog (Centrolenella Ilex) by Noshaahr

Macro 76. by Noshaahr
Frozen hearts by Pamba

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