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    Mar 06, 2018 1 minute

    Yasir Mehmood

    A designer by profession, Yasir Mehmood has been an art lover since an early age. In 2009, he bought his first DSLR, an Olympus E-410, and his passion for photography – in particular, nature – took off. ‘I see insectsbeauty,' he says. ‘For me, photography is more than a hobby – it is a tool for gaining an insight into the natural world.' Yasir likes to experiment with techniques and visit various locations in search of new macro subjects. He is also keen to stress that the lack of a macro lens should not inhibit your creativity. ‘I sometimes use a Sigma 70-300mm lens with extension tubes and close-up filters,' he explains, ‘And I love the results.'

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