using f/2.8 in macro FOCUS STACK
Sep 29, 2013 13:41:43 #
I used aperture f/2.8 to shoot the cranefly, focusing only on the eyes to create an interesting bokeh. This is a 2 stack image. I included the hoverfly image because I just love photographing them.
Image #1
Image #2
Image #3
Sep 29, 2013 14:53:19 #
Sep 29, 2013 15:22:24 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
#1 is very interesting!
thanks Linda, I just wanted to try a different approach than just getting everything in focus. Glad you found it interesting.
Sep 29, 2013 15:32:44 #
steve1oshea wrote:
thanks Linda, I just wanted to try a different approach than just getting everything in focus. Glad you found it interesting.
I'm curious about the focus-stacking thing, how you go about that (with moving objects)?
Sep 29, 2013 17:28:49 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
The craneflies here are moving around in the grass on my lawn, I guess what with the change in temperature they are just slowing down and at the end of there cycle. I usually start off about 6 feet away and slowly creep up on them with my camera in position to shoot. I pre-set to 1:1 using manual focus, and just try to get closer and closer until they are in focus and then I just shoot as many shots as I can as smoothly as I can, I usually have it in live view with x5 magnification which helps with the focusing. You will be amazed in that sometimes they just stay where they are, I think they are just as curious as we are. UHH member fstop22 is the master at handheld focus stacking. I am just learning the art. Just 2 stacks can have an enormous effect on the final image, all it takes is practice. Give it a shot Linda and don't worry about the mistakes just keep at it. Good luck.I'm curious about the focus-stacking thing, how you go about that (with moving objects)?
Sep 29, 2013 18:11:15 #
Sep 29, 2013 20:36:27 #
Excellent detail on the Cranes Steve. First photo - focusing on just the eyes is well done.
Sep 30, 2013 01:01:16 #
A-PeeR wrote:
Excellent detail on the Cranes Steve. First photo - focusing on just the eyes is well done.
Thanks William appreciate your comments
Oct 1, 2013 12:08:09 #
Oct 1, 2013 13:05:40 #
globetrekker wrote:
Great shots. The insect world is really pretty amazing...
Thanks for looking Globetrekker
Oct 3, 2013 09:57:32 #
Nice set Steve. I really like the first one for it's DOF, and bokeh. The muted browns are interesting and accentuate the crisp focus on the eyes. Nice job. Mike
Oct 3, 2013 12:44:19 #
Oct 3, 2013 13:10:04 #
nederob1 wrote:
Focus Stacking = A final single image composed from at least two original digital captures, each displaying a different part of subject in focus. Most useful in macro-photography, where DoF is always quite shallow. By combining several shallow DoF images of a stationary subject, a single image with extended DoF can be rendered. A Focus Stacking program must be used to compile images. What do you mean by a 2 stack image?
Per FAQ: Common Photographic Terms & Abbreviations at http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-26493-1.html#391544
Oct 3, 2013 14:20:53 #
Thanks, I'm just starting in macro and I need all the help I can get. USAF Retired
Oct 3, 2013 18:44:09 #
nederob1 wrote:
Your avatar appears to be a Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker.USAF Retired
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