Black is always a superb background colour for macro photographs as it makes the subject stand out within a frame.
Here in this picture, I used a black plastic hardcover of a “clear holder” file for the background, hence the yellowish reflection at the base of the paper clip.
This effect will not be achieved had I used other types of materials such as paper or canvas. Some photographers prefer to use black velvet as background, which is also an excellent choice.
Camera: Canon PowerShot G6, Exposure: 0.017 sec (1/60), Aperture: f/2.2, Focal Length: 11.2 mm, Exposure Bias: 0/3 EV, Flash: Flash fired, Image Quality: Superfine, Camera ISO: 50, Metering Mode: Evaluative, Focus Range: Super Macro.
