I was picking tomatoes in my garden the other day when I came across this big ol' dragonfly. He must have been a sucker for attention, because not only did he stick around while I fetched my digital camera, but he also cooperated for a few shots.
This got me to thinking that a brief howto on taking close-up shots with everyday equipment is sorely needed. Sure, you could rig up a laser guided super camera, the likes of which will plant you on hackaday, but there's a heck of a lot you can do with an average consumer-grade digital camera if you follow a few general tips.
