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Photo Tips & Techniques
Take Great Pictures' Photo Tips & Techniques section offers tips monthly about everything from basic rules of composition to macro photography to portraits and landscapes to tricks you never would have thought of. Be sure to check back each month for more great Photo Tips & Techniques on things like photographing a sunset, working with natural light, working in ambient light, using a wide angle, zoom, or macro lens, and more.
While some macro images look best under available light, a lot of factors must be just right to get the perfect shot. It's best to learn how to use your flash with macro photography to figure out your best bet.