Embrace Rainy Days: Macro Photography Tips

I used to dread the damp, dreary, rainy days. Now I grab my camera and macro lens. I go out and make the best of the weather by shooting! Its one of the most unique ways to capture the beauty of nature, intimately.

Ive noticed when shooting macro, I tend to hold my breath. Now conscious of this and after having a wee scare recently, I consciously told myself to breathe as I was shooting these photos. I know I haven’t been as conscious as I should have, I am just getting back to my “roots” and ensuring my cup is overflowing. This can feel challenging at times.

Am I allowed to feel and be happy, of course I am allowed to, yet why does it at times feel so debilitating. I know Im not the only one, any death is hard, unexpected is that much harder. Even knowing hes here with me spiritually whenever I need, there is a part of me missing now forever.

His reminder to me, through a medium, take care of myself, take care of my body… Getting out on cold, rainy, dreary days helps shift the focus. Capturing these images transforms ‘your life as art’ instead of wallowing in sadness. As I edit the images from my camera I enjoy my vitamin drink + electrolytes. All habits that also help my well-being.

Whatever challenges you face in life, macro can help guide you. It brings you from the overwhelming or scary great big picture. It pulls you back into the finer details of life. You can literally stop and smell the roses. These are details that may not be visible to the eye as you walk past. A shift in perspective.

Go higher, get lower, think outside of the box when it comes to macro. Talk to nature.

• Go Higher
• Get Lower
• Think outside of the box
• Talk to Nature – speak to the plants, birds, butterflies and bees.
• Maximize and minimize your aperture. Get in close. A beautiful bokeh creates a breathtakingly beautiful background. Pulling out to f8 or 10 gets even more details in focus in the image.
• If it’s still raining or lightly spitting, use the lens hood. That will help keep the rain off the front of your lens.

“Grief is just love with no place to go. All of that unspent love gathers up in the corners of your eyes, the lump in your throat, and in that hollow part of your chest.”