Exploring the Coastal Flora of Northern Portugal - Macro Perspective | Photography

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Here is one of the botanical wonders of the north coast of Portugal.
Today I share the results of a photo shoot on a specimen of the flora present in the huge dunes that separate the beach from an extensive forest area in the city of Mindelo.
There it is possible to visualize a dynamic ecosystem where life flourishes in the midst of various challenges presented by the coastal environment, such as the sand that advances on land and in the air, gaining ground towards the forest, as well as the northern winds that persistently buffet all that variety surprising number of plants that remain there resiliently, adapted to survive in the most adverse conditions.

Let me present today’s model:

Before moving onto the result...

• My introductory thoughts about macro photography:

It's amazing how macros with their blurred background can result in such different images full of contrasts and textures especially with this kind of subjects.
In the world of photography, especially macro photography, there is a universe of things available to everyone, enabling totally different and original approaches.

Among the various possible techniques to shoot macros, this is perhaps the most affordable and effective technique for those who have a camera with removable lens.
We can simply remove the lens and reverse the direction, and by using an inverter ring it ends up being more comfortable and facilitates the process.

Let's now move onto the result:

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To finish, i leave you with some considerations regarding these photo sessions:

Examining miniature subjects using macro photography unveils a compelling domain where minute details acquire significant importance. Immersion in the intricacies of these diminutive objects enables the recognition of the frequently disregarded beauty within this microenvironment. Each image preserves a transitory instance, displaying the complexity concealed within the small-scale elements of nature. Macro photography's core essence resides in its capacity to elevate commonplace subjects to remarkable levels, presenting an intimate and captivating viewpoint.

The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)

These photos weren't taken with a tripod

Photo by @aleister
Camera - Canon EOS 600D
Lens - EFS 18-55mm
Location - Portugal

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