Macro photography is harder than 'normal' nature photography because you have to look closely at your subject. It requires the use of specialized equipment such as close-up filters or extension tubes to achieve the desired level of magnification.

I started photographing animals with a macro lens because I wanted to have more variation in my nature shots and wanted to try something totally different. I enjoyed a lot of macro shots taken by other photographers, so their images got me excited to start with this type of photography!

I sold my macro lens because I was not persistent enough to continue with macro photography. It is very difficult and sometimes I caught myself standing in some strange position just to take perfect pictures of my subjects. In addition, you have to pay attention to the lighting (more than in normal nature shots), as the small details of the subject are highlighted and any shadows or glare can be very distracting. You need more light to get closer and have a faster shutter speed.

The image with a robber fly caught in a web has won a couple of contests and earned some honorable mentions. So I'm proud of what I have achieved with macro photography. I'm satisfied with the result and not planning on coming back to it.

You can always follow my work on Facebook or Instagram. I am posting something daily.