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Small worlds
Close-up photography allows us to explore elements of nature that
might otherwise remain hidden. Plants can provide a beautiful canvas of
colour, shape and texture, and getting in close can reveal how seemingly
disparate elements function together to form a cohesive whole. But
we don’t just want you to focus on plants – we also want to see your
close-up images of insects, shells, feathers, food, jewellery or anything
else you care to scrutinise. When shooting close-up, select your point of
focus carefully and bear in mind that depth of fi eld will be very limited,
so take your time and use a tripod or beanbag where possible.Plan your APOY 2019 year
Below is a list of all this year’s rounds including when the rounds open,
when they close and the dates the results will be announced in AP.THEME SYNOPSIS ANNOUNCED CLOSES RESULTS
Mad about mono Black & white 23 Mar issue 18 Apr 8 Jun issue
Setting the scene Landscape/cityscapes 13 Apr issue 3 May 29 Jun issue
Animal magic Wildlife 4 May issue 24 May 27 Jul issue
Perfect portraits Portraiture 1 Jun issue 21 Jun 31 Aug issue
Small worlds Macro 6 Jul issue 26 Jul 28 Sep issue
Street life Documentary/candid 3 Aug issue 23 Aug 26 Oct issue
Whatever the weather Weather 7 Sep issue 27 Sep 30 Nov issue
After dark Night shots 5 Oct issue 25 Oct 21 Dec issue
How to capture the world in close-up
Precision timing
Macro isn’t all about
insects and fl owers.
Let your imagination
run riot and imagine
how everyday things- such as water
droplets – might
look in close-up,
just as Gary has
done here.
Perfect placement
The water droplets
in this image have
been placed in such
a way so as to draw
the eye through the
image. Acting as tiny
mirrors, they add
interest to what would
otherwise be a classic
close-up.To enter visit http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/apoy
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ROUND FIVE: PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS
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