I was interested in finding out the methods used for taking detail photos that some of you use. Some of the pix I see are very sharp and detail really jumps out at you.
I am a novice at photography and have no clue about the Dos and Donts of this type of very close detail photography.
Any ideas please! Best Regards! Robert

You would need a camara with a Macro or closeup settingto accomplish the close in shots.I certainly am no expert with lighting and so forth but with my 7.2 digital camera,macro setting in outdoor lighting,I have had good results.

Just to illustrate that I am no expert I have no idea how to post my pictures and show my work !!!!

but the macro setting is the key to close-ups,hope this helped a little

As Anthony says, a macro is essential. The better the lens, the better the pictures, This has always been true, either with film or digital formats.
I never use natural light as there is no control over the shadows. I have three desk lamps at my workstation and adjust to eliminate unwanted shadows. A click on my photos shows what can be done with controlled lighting. Most digital camers have a white balance function that adjusts for the temperature of the light.