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In light of the popularity of the bugs & insect contest, new section of links dedicated to bugs has been added with a few new links (see below).
Check back periodically for updates.
What is macro photography?
Find out here: [link]
Macro Tutorials
Macro Photography for Beginners - A good introductory tutorial.
Lesson in Macro Photography - A good introductory tutorial.
Up Close and Personal - Macro Photography Tips
How to Photograph a Reflective Water Drop - A few good tips on a common subject attempted here on dA.
Macro FAQ - List of frequently asked questions
Inexpensive Macro Photography - For those who do not have a dedicated macro lens. This article covers topics such as using the macro setting on digitals to reversing common 35mm lenses.
MacroPhotography Tutorial - A good introduction to macrophotography done by ~photo-class. Well worth checkingout.
How to Build a Complete Photostudio for Less than $100 - Well worth a gander. This is a great option if you are a do-it-youselfer and have a wall on which to anchor a few lights.
Making a flash diffuser for Macro photography - Brief, but excellent suggestion for building an inexpensive substitute for a macro ring flash.
All About Bugs
Beautiful Bugs - A must read for anyone interested in taking pictures of insects. Living Jewels - Evolutionary design of bugs expressed through the photography of Paul Beckmann.
MicroAngela's Electron Microscope Image Gallery - The images here are well beyond the capabilities of any household equipment. See how bugs look under an electron microscope. Insects on the Web - It's not just a cute pun. It's a site full of both scientic classifications to helps you identify your bugs as well as illustrative photography. Well worth a peak. Alien Empire - The companion website to the PBS series on insects. It's an educational site covering the insect world.Macro Tutorials: German
Ringlicht mit 8 weissen LED
LED-Stereo-Leuchte
Ringlichtvariante in Pappe
Macro Gear Reviews
Macro Gadgets - An overview of various types of equipment you may use in macro photography
Macro Rings and Lenses - A discussion covering Canon macro rings and lenses
Canon Macro Ring Lite MR-14EX - A comprehensive review of said ring light.
Canon Macro Twin Lite MT-24EX - A comprehensive review of said twin light.
References
The Complete Guide to Close Up & Macro Photography by Paul Harcourt Davies - Recieved good reviews on Amazon
John Shaw's Closeups in Nature by John Shaw
Photo Contest Web Sites
~onewordphoto - Run weekly and monthly photo contests
~thebigpicture - Run monthly photo contests
Worth 1000 - They run weekly Photoshop, photography, text and multimedia contests. Well worth a gander.
DP Challenge - An online digital photo contest site.
A few French links. I have no clue what that says in English.
[link] site sur la macro photographie. contient entre autres des articles, un forum et des photos.
[link] Qu'est ce que la macrophotographie ? Technique qui permet de se rapprocher des sujets de petite taille pour les photographier en gros plan.
[link] Émission de télévision sur les insectes avec le fondateur de l'insectarium de Montréal, Georges Brossard. also an english version.
On Strike 
(happy face despite the fact the tamon 180mm macro lens I ordered this week is out of stock and I could have used it this weekend 
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Macro Linksby #macrophoto