Macro Photography Session | Polished Stone

Hello everybody :)

Today i found a specimen that i had never seen at home, hidden at the base of a vase among other stones that were being used as a base and filter for a plant.
It was mere chance that i noticed this polished stone, especially because in the place where it was it would hardly have stood out or otherwise captured my attention.
It was after preparing one of the plants that i have in the box that i noticed that the visual result would be very similar to all the cacti that i recorded previously, and in the absence of rocky specimens that i had previously collected during a walk along the trail in the middle of the mountains, i began to moving these stones that are at the base of the vase and it was then that this stone ended up standing out when touched.

A polished stone, very smooth, with very interesting characteristics when we look closer.
Polished stones generally originate from natural processes or human interventions, but in this case it is obviously the result of natural processes, highlighting 4 examples that will be the origin of this characteristic and appearance:
Natural Abrasion through continuous exposure to wind, water, and other elements that end up causing abrasion.
More complex geological processes such as pressure and temperature, maritime activity and even exposure to wind and sand, etc., one of these will certainly be at the origin of this look.

Let me present today’s model:

Before moving onto the result...

• My introductory thoughts about macro photography:

It's amazing how macros with their blurred background can result in such different images full of contrasts and textures especially with this kind of subjects.
In the world of photography, especially macro photography, there is a universe of things available to everyone, enabling totally different and original approaches.

Among the various possible techniques to shoot macros, this is perhaps the most affordable and effective technique for those who have a camera with removable lens.
We can simply remove the lens and reverse the direction, and by using an inverter ring it ends up being more comfortable and facilitates the process.

Let's now move onto the result:

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The exploration of macro photography reveals a fascinating universe where the small becomes significant, and the delicate takes center stage. Delving into the details of this minute creation provides us with the opportunity to witness the magic of a world that often eludes our perception. Each photographic capture represents a static moment that underscores the meticulously hidden richness in the smallest details of nature. In my view, the essence of macro photography lies in the ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, offering an intimate and enchanting perspective. Layers of robust nuances overlapping form a vivid portrait of resilience and beauty that permeates even the tiniest elements of life. In each image, i discover not just a visual record but a tangible manifestation of the richness and complexity that populate our world, often going unnoticed. Concluding this macro photography session, i unequivocally highlight the extraordinary wonder residing in seemingly simple details of nature.

The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)

These photos weren't taken with a tripod

Photo by @aleister
Camera - Canon EOS 600D
Lens - EFS 18-55mm
Location - Portugal

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