Foreword
In Japan, cherry blossom festivals are a centuries-long tradition that marks the beginning of spring. The flower of the cherry tree has become a symbol both for pristine beauty and for the transience of time.
These concepts are of central importance to macro photography. With the end of the cold season comes the return of life and movement to the natural world: insects take to the skies, and the first plants begin to bloom.
The quest for that perfect moment when the subject, your perspective, and the light come together in perfect harmony is what photographers live for. A camera and a lens are tools to document these fleeting moments for ourselves and for others. And with macro photography in particular, the technical details are of ...
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