napabob wrote:
as in lower numbers = more light,
and I don't think about this stuff much anymore I just do it, more muscle memory then thought process.
Actually, f/16 is a SMALLER number than f/4, as these are fractions. We need to be concise and unified in our descriptions, so we do not confuse novice macro-photographers. You and I know what we are doing through long experience, and accurate descriptions of settings & technique are needed to build correct knowledge for our "Padawan learners".