macrophotograph

Extreme close-up shot

A macrophotograph is a photograph taken at very close range, showing a small subject at life-size or larger magnification.

The technique reveals details invisible to casual observation: a macrophotograph of a bee's eye, macrophotographs of snowflakes.

Also called a macrograph or macro shot.

subject

texture

Surface tactile quality

  • patternRecurring arrangement or template
  • detailSingle small element
  • insectSix-legged invertebrate

pollen · dewdrop · stamen · crystal · snowflake · fingerprint · lichen · moss · spore · antenna

technique

magnification

Degree of visual enlargement

  • lensLight-focusing curved glass
  • apertureAdjustable optical inlet
  • focusConcentrated attention point

bokeh · f-stop · bellows · diffuser · stacking · ratio · reproduction · close-up · diopter

quality

sharpness

Keenness of edge, mind, or image

definition · crispness · detail · fidelity · noise · grain · distortion · vignetting

equipment

camera

Image capturing device

mirrorless · flash · reflector · clamp · rail · tethering · softbox

Opposites
scale/magnification

macrophotographwide shot

Full-scene camera framing

panorama · aerial photograph · satellite image · establishing shot · long shot

subject scope

macrophotographlandscape shot

Horizontal photograph of terrain

landscape · panorama · panoramic view · cityscape · seascape

Family

macrophotography

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G