White Gardenia,stacked
Apr 20, 2017 01:27:11 #
MikieLBS
Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"
I use a 31 photo stack and Zerene for these photos and took care not to overexpose or over saturate them. Best viewed full size.
Apr 20, 2017 03:23:34 #
A lot of hard work which apparently has paid off. Well taken and processed, best viewed in the download. 
Apr 20, 2017 07:55:26 #
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Apr 20, 2017 12:25:39 #
My one observation is that in both images, the closest part of flower is slightly soft. I recommend adding a few 'near' slices, to guarantee full sharpness. You can always discard extraneous exposures.
Apr 20, 2017 13:08:18 #
MikieLBS
Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"
Nikonian72 wrote:
Yes, I remember you said the same thing about another stack I submitted. I don't see an issue myself. I think the slices are thin enough. I'm not seeing blur between the slices and I am always careful to get enough extra close and extra far slices to cover. Since you are the only group moderator that has criticized every photo I've submitted I won't be posting any more here. After looking at some of your work I believe you would do better asking for advice rather than trying to give it.My one observation is that in both images, the closest part of flower is slightly soft. I recommend adding a few 'near' slices, to guarantee full sharpness. You can always discard extraneous exposures.
Apr 21, 2017 19:28:10 #
MikieLBS wrote:
Here is your reply to my previous observation:Yes, I remember you said the same thing about another stack I submitted (http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-454978-1.html ). I don't see an issue myself.
Nikonian72 wrote:
"Yea, I noticed that too, thanks. I'll allow for more slices next time."I notice that the closest part of the lower flower petal, and the pollen laden pistil, are just on the edge of focus. I recommend that you actually start your photo sequence a few 'slices' before the closest part of subject.
I am disappointed that you construed my recommendation as other than constructive criticism. I was not suggesting to make your slices thinner, only to add a few 'near' slices. Your overlap looks quite effective. One of the tenants of the Macro Forum is to provide a sounding board of fellow macro-photographers. You possess excellent macro and stacking skills. It will be our loss if you do not wish to share your focus-stacking experience with fellow MPs on the Macro Forum.
P.S. - If you have any recommendations to offer on any of my posted images, I would like to read your critique. Be specific as to image and technique. I relish the opportunity to improve my macro-photography.
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