Macro photography is close-up
photography; the classical definition is that the
image projected on the "film plane" (i.e.,
film or a digital sensor) is close to the same size as the subject. On
35 mm film (for example), the
lens is typically optimized to focus sharply on a small area approaching the size of the film frame. Most 35mm format macro lenses achieve at least 1:2, that is to say, the image on the film is 1/2 the size of the object being photographed. Many 35mm macro lenses are 1:1, meaning the image on the film is the same size as the object being photographed. Another important distinction is that lenses designed for macro are usually at their sharpest at macro focus distances and are not quite as sharp at other focus distances.
In recent years, the term
macro has been used in marketing material to mean being able to focus on a subject close enough so that when a regular 6×4
inch (15×10 cm) print is made, the image is life-size or larger. This requires a magnification ratio of only approximately 1:4, more easily attainable by lens makers.
source:
Macro photography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Bokeh (derived from
Japanese boke ぼけ, a noun form of
bokeru ぼける, "become blurred or fuzzy") is a
photographic term referring to the appearance of out-of-focus areas in an image produced by a
camera lens using a shallow
depth of field.
[1] Different lens bokeh produces different aesthetic qualities in out-of-
focus backgrounds, which are often used to reduce distractions and emphasize the primary subject.
source:
Bokeh - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
and some inspirational photos in macro photography....
25 Beautiful Macro Photography Shots | Inspiration | Smashing Magazine
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kudos to your shots! 
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