Wind is the enemy of macro photographers. Even the most subtle breeze will disturb small subjects and move them ever so slightly. With the long exposures required in macro work (because complete depth of field is needed, and the f/32 aperture forces the shutter to be slow), this means the pictures you take will not be sharp. That's why I love shooting in public greenhouses. There is no wind at all, and in addition the light is usually diffused because the windows are whitewashed.
I took this picture of exotic tulips in Keukenhof Gardens in Holland. In addition to their outdoor floral displays, which are the best in the world, Keukenhof also has an incredible greenhouse. I spent hours and hours photographing the beautiful flowers with no wind. It was a joy. The settings for this picture were .3 seconds, f/32, 100 ISO, and I used a 50mm macro lens.
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