I like to take macro photos of nature scenes. And by "nature scenes," I mean insects going about their business, particularly early in the morning.
So far, I have learned two very basic but very important lessons while trying to photograph these "nature scenes."
Look for a good location. A good location can be a grass field, a small patch of wild shrubs, plants growing along a pond, a meadow, or even something really small like vines clinging to an old fence.
It is a matter of observing the surroundings and keeping an eye out on those bugs and critters. The early morning hours mean insects are still not very active and thus are more "cooperative" subjects for your macro photos.
Be patient. You have to be patient and spend a bit of time observing your chosen location. Most of your subjects would be very small, and thus, you have to be very observant. In some cases, you have to have a second look at that grassy patch or that row of small flowers in case you missed something.
You have to be as inconspicuous as you can, and make sure you do not disturb your subjects.
La Mesa Ecopark
I was able take the photo below while on a photo walk at the nearby La Mesa Ecopark. I found this blade of grass protruding out with two glistening droplets and a somewhat brown speck.
After a quick look at the camera's viewfinder, I found out that the speck was in fact a small insect resting on a blade of grass. I was only able to take 10 quick photos before the insect flew away.
Below is one fairly decent shot.
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