Light follows a fascinating path through the facets of a beautiful glass bowl. A single point source provided the illumination, and a macro lens captured the gentle undulations. (Image 1 of 4) NikonUSA #NikonZ7II #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

Light follows a fascinating path through the facets of a beautiful glass bowl. A single point source provided the illumination, and a macro lens captured the gentle undulations. (Image 2 of 4) NikonUSA #NikonZ7II #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

Light follows a fascinating path through the facets of a beautiful glass bowl. A single point source provided the illumination, and a macro lens captured the gentle undulations. (Image 3 of 4) NikonUSA #NikonZ7II #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

Light follows a fascinating path through the facets of a beautiful glass bowl. A single point source provided the illumination, and a macro lens captured the gentle undulations. (Image 4 of 4) NikonUSA #NikonZ7II #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

Combining oil and water creates some truly interesting shapes and patterns, and the possibilities invite experimentation—with different magnifications, unusual lighting, and a variety of tones and hues. NikonUSA #NikonZ7II #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

These mineral oil bubbles are being confined within a small shot glass, and the rim of the glass is creating a soft, semi-circular arc. Positioning the lens at an angle revealed a reflection along the inside of the glass. NikonUSA #NikonZ7II #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

Simplicity in the form of two droplets of oil floating in a sea of water. The large droplet is about the size of a dime, while the smaller one is about the size of the rollerball in an ink pen. NikonUSA #NikonZ7II #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

Simplicity in the form of two droplets of oil floating in a sea of water. The large droplet is about the size of a dime, while the smaller one is about the size of the rollerball in an ink pen. NikonUSA #NikonZ7II #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

This large oil bubble floating in water is about the size of a pencil eraser, while the smaller oil bubbles are closer to the size of a pencil tip. The minuscule “bubblets” are no larger than the tip of a needle. NikonUSA #NikonZ7II #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

The most beautiful subjects usually have obvious pictures built right into them. And that’s the challenge…to find an interpretation other than simply documenting their beauty. Nikon Z 8 | Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S NikonUSA #NikonZ8 #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

Using the minimum f/stop on the macro lens is what made it possible to see so many of the intricate details of this flower. Nikon Z 8 | Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S NikonUSA #NikonZ8 #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

Simple, natural beauty bathed in gentle light. 1:4 Magnification Ratio | 5500K White Balance | RAW Capture | ISO 200 | 1/4000 Sec @ f/11 | NikonUSA #photo #photoshoot #photography #photographer #photooftheday #flower #color #colorphotography #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

How big an impact does lighting make on the look of the same subject? Here are two images of the same flower—each illuminated in a completely different way. Nikon Z 9 | Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S NikonUSA #NikonZ9 #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

These circles within circles are a blend of a kitchen whisk, some colorful LED lighting, and the selective depth of field of a very sharp macro lens. Nikon Z 9 | Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | NikonUSA #NikonZ9 #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

Droplets of water, with spinning lights inside… To create the blurred streaks inside the droplets, I placed a 1'x1' LED panel underneath a glass surface and then covered the LED panel with colored filters to obtain a mix of colored streaks. NikonUSA #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

To create this image, I used a kitchen colander as a subject, a mix of contrasting colors for the background, and water droplets on glass to bring the two elements into focus. NikonUSA #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

These flowing tendrils and their radiant tips are similar to fiber optic strands carrying light. The subject is actually a small nylon brush purchased at a local pool store. Nikon Z 9 | Nikon Rayfact VF Lens NikonUSA #NikonZ9 #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

This pool brush was illuminated using two small reflectors to create highlights on the tips of the bristles. Each light had a colored gel to separate the brush into layers of color. Nikon Z 8 | Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S NikonUSA #NikonZ9 #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

Photography lighting can be simple or complex—and simple is almost always better. This image of a rose uses three flashlights—each small enough to fit in your pocket. Nikon Z 9 | Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S | NikonUSA #NikonZ9 #NikkorZ #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador

This SATURDAY, September 27, we’re having a FREE workshop on macro photography! If you’re near the Boulder, CO area I hope you can join us :) eventbrite.com/e/tiny-frames-… NikonUSA #NikonPro #NikonAmbassador