I'm just getting into photography and i was just wondering what you need to get those really amazing zoomed in shots, for example, the water droplets on flower petals and close ups of bugs?

I use a Macro lens. It allows me to focus in on my subject at a very short distance. My lens is a Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro.

........also there is a thread under the Photography Discussion Board titled "Macro?" that has more information.

thank you so much

Firstly I'd suggest reading your digital camera's manual. Most digital cams nowadays have very decent Macro capability. Normally they can focus to around 1 inch from the object. You'll have to find out how to set your camera to use it in macro mode.

After that, experiment, experiment and experiment some more!

A very expensive super zoom lens that is very fast works well.