As nature photographers, we are often overjoyed to find and document our favourite species, but there is always an extra thrill in capturing fascinating insect behaviour. For many photographers, there are specific and unique behaviours we hope to capture, and specific challenges that need to be overcome to do so. There are no hard and … The post 7 Top Tips for Photographing Insect Behaviour appeared first on Nature TTL ..read more

While insect photography may not appeal to all nature photography, surely few can resist a butterfly. They are colourful, graceful, charming insects, and a metaphor for transformation, change, and renewal. As pollinators, butterflies play an integral environmental role – they help with pest control and provide an important food source for larger creatures. Butterflies are … The post How to Improve Your Butterfly Photography appeared first on Nature TTL ..read more

Rainforest macro photography can unveil a hidden universe teeming with intricate details, vibrant hues, and captivating behaviors. This diminutive realm coexists with us on this planet but is seldom seen or photographed. Macro photography can be particularly enticing for use in science and discovery, as it allows us to appreciate species on a scale impossible … The post 7 Top Tips for Rainforest Macro Photography appeared first on Nature TTL ..read more

It might puzzle you that, despite being a close-up enthusiast, I rarely fill the frame with my subject. I like to embrace negative space in photography. The frame-filling, tightly composed portraits of insects and bugs – that seem to be all the rage currently – often leave me a little cold. While up-close, head-on portraits … The post How to Use Negative Space in Macro Photography appeared first on Nature TTL ..read more

Have you ever wondered what the best camera for macro photography is? With so many choices out there, it can be hard to know where to start. Whatever camera you use, eye-catching close-ups are within your grasp. Today, even camera phones have impressive close-focusing ability – you might even decide to invest in a clip-on … The post What’s the Best Camera for Macro Photography in 2023? appeared first on Nature TTL ..read more

Whether you’re just getting started in the wonderful world of macro photography or are a seasoned pro, here are 9 tips to improve your macro flower photography. As an outdoor macro photography enthusiast, it’s often easy to jump to the more ‘exciting’ subjects; I’m thinking of the marvellous world of insects and minibeasts! But there’s … The post 9 Tips for Macro Flower Photography appeared first on Nature TTL ..read more

Flower photography has long been a subject of great interest and versatility for many a photographer. With so much variety in species, colours, shapes, and sizes, flowers offer photographers endless possibilities for creating captivating images. From high in the alpine mountains to coastal cliffs, forest floors, and even along tree trunks, flowers can be found … The post Flower Photography Tips: Taking Beautiful Flower Photos appeared first on Nature TTL ..read more

In macro photography, we often look to reveal the tiny details in our subject matter, which aren’t always evident to the naked eye. One challenge we face is ensuring adequate focus and depth of field. Another is balancing flash with ambient lighting. This can prove difficult when getting very close to our subject using macro … The post How to Balance Flash with Ambient Light in Macro Photography appeared first on Nature TTL ..read more

Alternative photographic techniques have become increasingly popular in recent years, chief among them is the cyanotype process. Developed by Sir John Frederick William Herschel in 1942, this completely camera-less technique found practical application in the creation of blueprints. However, the artistic potential of the technique did not remain untapped for long. Within a year, Anna … The post How to Make Cyanotypes of Flowers appeared first on Nature TTL ..read more

The last few years have been challenging, with many people stuck indoors more than they’d like. I spent the first year of the pandemic battling nightmares about being in beautiful places but unable to photograph. Then I bought a microscope and learnt how to photograph crystals. It took me on a journey to places I … The post Making and Photographing Crystals with a Microscope appeared first on Nature TTL ..read more