I originally took a series of six exposures with the intention of doing a photo stack to gather more detail in the reflection of the rain drops, but there was a slight breeze that day and I was worried that Photoshop wouldn’t be able to work its magic on aligning the photos. That being said, I can already tell that it’s an addictive way to photograph nature, albeit very frustrating. I should mention that I am completely new to macro photography, and at the time I took this shot, I had only had the 90mm macro for about a week and a half. I really like the fully articulating screen on the Sony Alpha 7 IV camera for macro because your tripod tends to end up in some funky angles in tight places. However, on this day I went out with nothing but my Sony 90mm f/2.8 G Macro on my Sony Alpha 7 IV and a tripod. Plus I bring my Sony 90mm f/2.8 G Macro on my Sony Alpha 7 III in my camera bag for any smaller details that might catch my eye. I usually go out with my Sony 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 lens on my Sony Alpha 7 IV for birds and wildlife. ![]() I find that it forces the viewer of the photograph to scan the entire image for new details as they look longer. I love how you can capture reflections in raindrops, which transforms an otherwise mundane photo into something much more interesting. On this day, I took a walk through the woods specifically to photograph raindrops or insects. ![]() I've always said, ‘The rain brings out the best in the forest.’ Everything just smells fresh and the colors are more vibrant after a rain. This particular photo was taken soon after a pretty heavy rain in North Georgia. Photographer and long-distance hiker Jeff Oliver shares how he captured this image with his Sony Alpha 7 IV and Sony 90mm f/2.8 G Macro lens. ![]() Read below as he shares the story behind the shot. It's gotta be a passion at that point.” Recently, we came across this macro image and wanted to learn more about it. He described his passion by stating, “Hiking 2-3000 thousand miles is hard enough, let alone with 10lbs of camera gear on my back. While hiking the trails, Oliver developed a passion for photographing landscapes, wildlife and nature. He’s spent the past four years thru hiking the Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail and vlogging his experiences. Jeff Oliver ( is a long-distance hiker and photographer based wherever he’s set up his tent that night.
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