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All profits from today's sales go The Norwegian Society for Conservation
Cover photo by Brent Haglund.
Macro photography is a type of photography that always mystifies us. It’s the process of giving larger than life portraits to the small things in life, the things we hardly take the time to notice and appreciate. From the hair on a fly’s leg to the geometry of a snowflake, macro photographers help us understand that even the world’s tiniest scenes deserve an intimate up-close look.
Always looking to diversify our Instagram feed, we’ve been obsessed with filling our feed with talented macro photographers blurring the boundaries between art and photography. Here are our favourite macro photographers to follow on Instagram right now.
Sarah Marcello is the photographer behind @emisafra. Based in Italy, Sarah specialises in soft hues and intimate looks at delicate flora and the minuscule fauna. We especially love her work that features tiny water droplets clinging to singular blades of grass reminding us of the fragility of nature.
As a winter photography company, we usually gravitate towards cool blues and blustery winter photos but we couldn’t make this list and not include @karthikeyan.photographer. Karthikeyan takes the meaning of a bug’s life to a whole other level. He has a knack for photographing colourful insect in amazing detail. If you’ve never seen a cute spider, this is the account to change your mind.
Jamie is another photographer who takes pride in showcasing close-ups of small creatures. Much of his work features insects and the lives they live but he also ventures into reptiles, arachnids and the occasional bird or mammal. We especially love this close up look at a few grains of salt which, taken out of context, definitely looks like the ice found at Diamond Beach in Iceland.
Nadia is a photographer from Mexico who specializes in bird and macro photography. Her feed is filled with close-ups of a tiny world in rich colour with impressive detail. Her photos have themes of soft muted greens and rich oranges throughout.
Bert’s photos blend reality and abstract art into one. He focused on photographing water droplets but most of his photos are so abstract that it may take you a while to figure out what you’re looking at. He showcases the pure beauty of a simple round droplet of water.
Kotuha is a Slovakian photographer who also heavily features water droplets. We are especially impressed with Kotuha's photos like the one below that show the surprisingly stunning transition of a water droplet from water form to ice.
Viera’s work often is mostly dominated by flower photography featuring bright pastels and crystal clear focus. We especially love this photo showing the beauty and simplicity found in bubbles.
Michela is an Italian macro photographer who often features insects and their surroundings in her work. Her photos are graceful and soft and give a unique perspective into a tiny world.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_iUYYqKKGz/
9. erinoutdoors
Erin Sullivan is a photographer who found her way in the adventure and travel sector but who recently delved into the world of macro photography. During the Covid-19 lockdowns, Erin pushed herself to stay creative by imagining and creating adventurous scenes right in her own apartment using everyday items and model train figurines. We are constantly inspired by her creativity and positivity which shine through her photography.
Brent Haglund is a photographer from the USA who often features bugs, plants and snowflakes on his feed. We love his series of snowflake photos which prove that each snowflake really is unique and individual. We’re amazed by the diverse snowflake shapes he’s been able to capture and look forward to seeing more from his Minnesota winter.
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Highlighting women in photography helps change the perceived conception about photographers and what qualities are necessary to be a professional photographer so we are thrilled to be spending this week showcasing some of our favourite photographers from 2020. Let's jump in!
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| Unisex Size Guide | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
| Hand Girth | cm | 18 - 20 | 20 - 21 | 21 - 22 | 22 - 23 | 23 - 25 | 25-28 |
| inch | 7.1 - 7.9 | 7.9 - 8.3 | 8.3 - 8.7 | 8.7 - 9.1 | 9.1 - 9.8 | 9.8-11.0 | |
| Hand Length | cm | 16.0 - 17.5 | 17.5 - 18.5 | 18.0 - 19.0 | 19.0 - 20.0 | 20.5 - 22.0 | 22-24.0 |
| inch | 6.3 - 6.9 | 6.9 - 7.2 | 7.1 - 7.5 | 7.5 - 7.9 | 8.1 - 8.7 | 8.7-9.4 | |
| EU Size Equivalent | EU 7.5 | EU 8 | EU 8.5 | EU 9 | EU 10 | EU 11 | |
| Unisex Glove Models: Markhof Pro 2.0 | Skadi Zipper Mitt | Ipsoot | Alta Over-Mitt | Merino Liner Touch | Primaloft/Merino Liner | Urbex | Powerstretch Pro Liners | |||||||
| Female Size Guide* | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Hand Girth | cm | 16.0 - 17.5 | 17.5 - 18.8 | 18.5 - 20.0 | 20.0 - 21.5 | - |
| inch | 6.3 - 6.9 | 6.9 - 7.4 | 7.2 - 7.9 | 7.9 - 8.5 | - | |
| Hand Length | cm | 15.5 - 16.5 | 16.3 - 17.2 | 17.0 - 18.5 | 19.0 - 20.0 | - |
| inch | 6.1 - 6.5 | 6.4 - 6.8 | 6.7 - 7.3 | 7.5 - 7.9 | - | |
| EU Size Equivalent | EU 6 | EU 7 | EU 8 | EU 9 | - | |
| *This size guide is specific only to W's Nordic Photography Glove | ||||||
Please note, our gloves are designed to fit snuggly to give you the best camera feel without compromising on warmth. If you prefer a looser fit, please consider to go a size up.
As we learn more and more about gloves we also learn that all hands are different. Some people have long skinny fingers and slim wrists, others have wide hands with short fingers.
Our gloves wont fit all even with the right measurements from the sizing chart – but we try!
For many, the best option will be to go up a size if your measurements are in between sizes.
If you are between sizes or if your hands do not fit into the measurements on our sizing chart, we recommend prioritizing the fit for the girth measurement. The girth is the most important measurement and if the girth size on the glove is too small, you won't be able to fit the glove.
If you’re considering pairing a liner glove with your photography gloves, we recommend choosing the same size liner as photography glove. We designed our liners to be thin and fit inside of our photography gloves so we recommend your normal size in liners. There are two exceptions to this:
Exception #1: If you are at the very end of the ratio size in the sizing chart, e.g. 1 mm from being a size Large, then we advise going up a glove size if you plan to often wear the liner with the gloves.
Exception #2: If your personal preference is to wear fairly loose gloves, then you should also go up a size when adding a liner. We don't recommend this as you will compromise dexterity with loose gloves and our priority is best possible camera feel. But you know best what you like!
House tip: Make sure to choose a liner size that is snug/tight on your hand for the best Fliptech performance when wearing liners and gloves together.
