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Spotlight on readers’ excellent images and how they captured them
3 Pin-sharp focusing
on the tiny bug on
this snake’s head
fritillary, with
everything else
falling out of
focus, makes for an
eye-catching image.
Fujifilm X-Pro2,
80mm f/2.8 macro,
1/110sec at f/3.2,
ISO 2001 Andy was attracted
to the dew on this
flower, so pointed his
lens through some
railings and rested
his camera on his
bag in order to keep
things sharp.
Nikon D810,
150mm f/2.8 macro,
1/40sec at f/11,
ISO 2004 Taken during
Andy’s first trip out
with his Fujifilm
X-Pro2. He wanted to
draw attention to the
main poppy, while
giving it context and
showing the other
flowers around it.
Fujifilm X-Pro2,
50mm f/2, 1/1250sec
at f/2, ISO 200AndyReid, Cornwall
Andy was fi rst encouraged to pick up a camera by his father (who, he says, is still taking
ood pictures at the age of 82). He spends a lot of time shooting fl ower macros, and is
as passionate about producing prints as he is about taking the photos themselves. He
also appreciates some of the features we’ve recently published in AP. ‘As a long-term
sufferer of depression, I can relate to the letters I’ve read in your publication from
otherssoafflicted. Photography has proven to be hugely therapeutic and a great mood lifter.’
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2 Isolating these
vividly coloured
blooms against a
plain background
has made them stand
out beautifully.
Sony RX10, 600mm
equivalent, 1/100sec
at f/4, ISO 2002