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Most beginners assume that when focus stacking, you should use the smallest aperture possible to maximise depth of field. Professional macro photographers do the opposite.[…]

A practical guide to focusing rails for mushroom and macro photography. What they are, why they are useful, the downsides to know about, and three[…]

Extension tubes and the Raynox DCR-250 are two of the most affordable ways to dramatically increase your macro magnification for photographing slime molds and very[…]

A practical checklist for anyone buying a used macro lens, whether from Facebook Marketplace, eBay, MPB, or a local camera store. What to inspect, what[…]

My personal journey with macro lenses Like a lot of nature photographers, I started with my phone. Portable, always in your pocket, and good enough[…]

A beginner-friendly explanation of Micro Four Thirds cameras — what they are, why some photographers love them, why others criticize them, and why they might[…]

Before their extinction 600 years ago, the giant, flightless Moa of New Zealand were eating “colorful” truffles and helping spread their spores. This is what[…]

Whether you know them as King Boletes or Porcini, they’re a seasonal treasure beloved by cultures around the world. The French know them as Ceps,[…]

The Matsutake mushroom is highly valued in Japan for its intense aroma and has been a cherished delicacy for over 1000 years. However, it has[…]

The name "Chanterelle" has origins in Sumerian and French languages, also carrying various regional names in France. It is associated with vessels, cheese, and colors.[…]