Zooming in on life
Here are some of my tips on how to make a good macro. For all you folks at home watching this, the word macro is a photography related term (it's not an Italian dish as some would think). It comes from the Greek word Macros and means something which is big(ger). In photography, this word means a close shot of an object which captures the details that would normally be invisible with the naked lens.

How do you do it?
This is how it goes: did it ever happen to you to not be able to see the text in a book because you were too close to it? This is caused by the fact that the eye cannot focus on things that are too near. The exact same thing happens with a camera. The macro function corrects this error and extends the distance to which details are visible (in organic terms it means that you can see closer). Usually, with this function on, you can see up to a distance of about 2cm from the subject. Some cameras have the super macro function. This enables you to capture the best details (up to 1cm from the subject).

Tips & Tricks
There are certain things one must bear in mind in order to realize a successful macro:

Focus - This is what Morpheus said to Neo. If you want to have a successful macro, you must focus on your subject. The cross-hair indicator shows where your camera will focus (the objects near the crosshair will be sharp). If it is in the right position, the resulted image will have all the details. Otherwise, it will be blurry and the details will be indistinguishable.	Light - Normally, a macro looks best during noon, when the amount of light is optimum. However, sunset lighting adds a more dramatic effect to your photo. It's the dust and speckles of the atmosphere that make your photo more terrific!	Zoom - If you zoom in too much, the image becomes a huge blur. Also, zooming in amplifies the natural shaking of the human body. As a result, images will get blurry because the camera can't be kept steady. Zoom out too much and the details will be less visible. When it comes to the optimal amount of zoom, it is your choice. But be careful not to fall into one of the extremes.
Shadows - Make sure that you do NOT create shadow with your camera. If you get too close to the subject, your lens barrel will create shadow which will ruin your day. Also, try to take photos contre jour (standing with your face towards the sun).	Water - A good idea is to sprinkle some water on your subject (unless the subject is Dad). The spray bottles used for spraying plants with pesticides work very good. They create a film of water which sets on the leaves or flowers. Avoid sprinkling on your lens because it is very hard to clean.

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