Macro photography requires a unique set of skills, but along with these skills comes a new set of mistakes to overcome. Fortunately, many of these macro photography mistakes are easily fixed. In this article, I discuss five common mistakes made in macro photography. Then I give you the tools to correct them in the field, which will result in instantly better macro images. 1. Shooting in direct midday sunlight The first mistake often made in macro photography is heading out when the sun is high in the sky (midday). While the light during this time is bright, it’s also very harsh and contrasty. Images taken at this time are difficult to expose well, and colors are far less saturated. The angle of the sun causes additional problems. It beats directly down on your subject, causing the underside to become shadowy. I try to avoid going out to shoot on sunny afternoons. This tulip image was taken on a cloudy spring day. How can this problem be fixed? You have a few options. Firs...