I've long done this. It's invaluable to ID things, too! plants, insects, butterflies, birds, etc. The closeup function on my camera for small details or edit modes on the software once the image is on my computer is great to do IDs or to see details you might miss otherwise.
I would feel more optimistic about a bright future for man if he spent less time proving that he can outwit Nature and more time tasting her sweetness and respecting her seniority. E. B.White
Integrity can never be taken. It can only be given, and I wasn't going to give it up to these people. Gary Mowad
A magnifying glass also works. Even better, an inexpensive jeweler's loupe for tiny things. MR
