Naturalist, TV presenter and former winner of Close-up Photographer of the Year, Emanuele Biggi, shares his expert knowledge on photography and conservation, an encounter with a ‘ghost’ elephant and how to succeed in competitions.
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The price of a dedicated macro lens can make close-up photography out of reach for some. However, the launch of a new accessory from NiSi might be about to change all that. Tracy Calder puts the NiSi Close-up Lens Kit to the test.
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Nature and macro photographer Tina Claffey found solace in the bogs of Ireland after returning from Africa. This living carpet of spiders, mosses and newts provided plenty of opportunities for photography, and a chance to slow down and adapt to the pace of life around her.
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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is a real highlight in my calendar. I’ve been visiting the show for more than 20 years now - despite the fact that it sometimes makes me cry in public!
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Composition can sometimes take a back seat when you’re shooting close-up, but guiding the viewer’s eye around the frame is an essential skill. The books of Bruce Percy and Professor Guy Thomas Buswell offer some guidance.
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During a period of intense grief photographer Rose-Lynn Fisher began to wonder what tears actually look like. With the help of a microscope and an artistic eye she produced the series The Topography of Tears.
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