'The basic technique works with two drops. The setup Reugels has built allows him to precisely control the drop rate and lighting when creating his unique imagery. He lights the scene with a Vivitar 285 that he's modified in order to set the output lower than 1/16 power. He shoots with a Sony SLT-A77 and Minolta 100 f2.8 Macro lens. If you've ever wondered what it takes to get shots like the ones above, here's a behind-the-scenes shot of the table-top rig Reugels currently uses. And, if you’re looking for inspiration, guidance, and prompts that can help you improve your skills, the Macro Mondays group announces weekly themes to encourage creative macro photography around specific subjects, so go ahead and give it a try!īelow are some of our favorite stories shared by Flickr members worldwide in response to our prompt.German photographer Markus Reugels has gained quite a bit of attention over the years for his stunning and colorful high-speed photographs of the shapes and forms created when liquid is dropped into water.

We hope the photos in today’s Explore will inspire you to try new techniques and experiment with macro photography with the tools you have.

In this Explore takeover, we’re featuring the creative macro shots submitted by the Flickr community to this prompt on our Flickr Social group in addition to some highlights from the Macro Mondays group and some captivating photos with the Macro tag.

Today, Explore is populated with a curated selection of macro and close-up shots. This is an especial favourite as I got lucky with pre-sunset light filtered through the trees behind this tiny common blue, creating the gorgeous orange bokeh ball behind.” – Emma Varley “Summer evenings, butterflies, and meadows… my very favourite combination for unwinding after work.

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