Focused Stacked Image of a Green Stink Bug
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I am looking at "Itzy Bitzy Yellow Flower" and "Tiny Blue Flower." You have come long way in 5 years, which is not to say that those images in your first posts were not pretty darn good. Thanks or sharing every step of the journey with us. 
Nov 21, 2023 12:29:14 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is a focused stacked image of a green stink b... (show quote)
What a cool shot, Gary!
Nov 21, 2023 18:15:45 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
I am looking at "Itzy Bitzy Yellow Flower" and "Tiny Blue Flower." You have come long way in 5 years, which is not to say that those images in your first posts were not pretty darn good. Thanks or sharing every step of the journey with us.
Thanks, Mike. It's been a long road to be where I am today. However, with nothing to do and all day to do it, the time appeared to pass quickly. Understanding the camera and optics was the easiest for they are mechanical and whatever the settings may be, right or wrong, they are repeatable and can be easily changed and the results evaluated.
I find illumination to be the most challenging aspect and that road is bumpy and full of potholes. I have several boxes full of diffusion experiments and I could write volumes of what does not work as desired for me. At long last, I have come across a method that I understand and that I have a bit of control over that allows me to bring out detail, open up shadows, and subdue specular highlights. Not perfect, but workable for my style and workflow.
Nov 21, 2023 18:17:46 #
Bubalola wrote:
What a cool shot, Gary!
Bubalola, thanks for stopping by and for the reply.
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Sylvias wrote:
Wow, great details and shot Gary. 
Sylvia, thanks for the feedback.
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topcat wrote:
Very nice capture. You make these guys look good.
Thanks, Topcat. They may look good; however, they are quite the environmental terrorist.
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