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Macro Photography
by Arthur Liefke

At the September 2024 monthly meeting, Art Liefke presented a multi-media slideshow featuring images that illustrate Macro Photography. He explained that macro photography employs magnification to make an image life-size or bigger on a full-frame sensor, as opposed to closeup photography.

Art used the "surface tension" of water droplets to magnify what's behind them. He photographed a dime with enough magnification to reveal the initials of the chief engraver of the US Mint, John Sinnock, "JS". His photos transformed the paper of a Christmas card, feathers, flowers, common objects, sea shells, glue strings, and water droplets into futuristic works of art.

Music accompanying the video include "March of the Toys" by Victor Herbert, "Waltz No. 2" by Dimitri Shostakovich, and "Stars Wars Victory Celebration" by John Williams.

The best way to view Art's presentation is in Full Screen. Click on the icon at the bottom right of the slideshow

to change to Full Screen mode. Hit escape to return to the page. And please note: this video does not portray the clarity of the original photos. Due to platform limitations, the video was compressed.

Club Meetings

where
the Smithtown Library - Kings Park Building

1 Church Street

Kings Park, NY 11754
631.360.2480
https://www.smithlib.org/

See map: Google Maps

when
We meet on the third Thursday of the month beginning at 7:00pm, in the downstairs meeting room.
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Content
The meeting begins with short “business” items, such as group photo shoots or special projects.

Presentations are the focus, usually made by club members. For example, Kristin did a presentation on wildlife photography; Alan gave photo tips based on a recent rip; Dick reviewed his photo-journey to Iceland.

Guests are always welcome.

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