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Mar 10, 2013 15:47:25 #
This is a 41 shot Macro HDR, 14 shots -2, 0, +2 bracketed, all processing done in LR4 and helicon focus and then merged to Photomatix 32bit HDR. All C&C welcome.
Mar 10, 2013 15:57:07 #
What does "41 shot Macro HDR, 14 shots -2, 0, +2 bracketed" mean? You contradict yourself.
What is your magnification?
What is your magnification?
Mar 10, 2013 18:02:54 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
What does "41 shot Macro HDR, 14 shots -2, 0, +2 bracketed" mean? You contradict yourself.
What is your magnification?
What is your magnification?
Not sure what the magnification is, I took 41 shots 3 groups of 14 bracketed at +2, 0, -2, I then ran each of the three focus groups through Helicon focus and then merged the three output files from Helicon focus into Photomatix 32bit HDR, the camera I use is a Canon 50D, using aa 36mm extention tube, a 2X converter and a 50mm compact macro set at 1:1, not sure why the question about magnification, is that important in a HDR photo.
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Mar 10, 2013 18:22:48 #
So, you focus-stacked via Helicon: 14 images, each +2 EV to a single image; 14 images, each normal exposure to a single image; and 14 images -2 EV to a single image, then processed these three separate images through Photomatix 32bit HDR.
Wow! Lotta work.
With no scale in image, an observer has no size reference. We rely on photographer to know the difference between close-up and true macro. These plant leaves gotta be itty-bitty. Well done.
Wow! Lotta work.
With no scale in image, an observer has no size reference. We rely on photographer to know the difference between close-up and true macro. These plant leaves gotta be itty-bitty. Well done.
Mar 10, 2013 18:34:36 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
So, you focus-stacked via Helicon: 14 images, each +2 EV to a single image; 14 images, each normal exposure to a single image; and 14 images -2 EV to a single image, then processed these three separate images through Photomatix 32bit HDR.
Wow! Lotta work.
With no scale in image, an observer has no size reference. We rely on photographer to know the difference between close-up and true macro. These plant leaves gotta be itty-bitty. Well done.
Wow! Lotta work.
With no scale in image, an observer has no size reference. We rely on photographer to know the difference between close-up and true macro. These plant leaves gotta be itty-bitty. Well done.
If I had to say I think I would call this True Macro, to give an idea of size, a dime completely invelopes the intire shot, I am going to go smaller as soon as I get the 25mm extension tube I have coming in the next few days, Thank you for your comments.
Mar 10, 2013 21:59:37 #
andrew.haysom
Loc: Melbourne, Australia
Wow, that is amazing. It really makes you realise the scope when you say a dime envelopes it all.
I haven't played with focus stacking. Do you manually focus each shot or are you using a focusing rail or something?
I haven't played with focus stacking. Do you manually focus each shot or are you using a focusing rail or something?
Mar 10, 2013 22:20:43 #
andrew.haysom wrote:
Wow, that is amazing. It really makes you realise the scope when you say a dime envelopes it all.
I haven't played with focus stacking. Do you manually focus each shot or are you using a focusing rail or something?
I haven't played with focus stacking. Do you manually focus each shot or are you using a focusing rail or something?
Thank you Andrew for commenting and I do use a focus rail, found it gives better results.
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Mar 11, 2013 21:35:05 #
To say that I'm impressed would be a gross understatement. That is very impressive work. I admire you work, your patience and your fortitude. I hope we will get to see more of you shots.
Mar 11, 2013 23:43:54 #
Mar 18, 2013 01:19:49 #
incredible picture...and no less incredible is that you could look at the plant, see the picture and follow the steps to get this result!
Mar 18, 2013 08:46:24 #
Big smile on my face when I saw this, lots of beautiful detail. My only thought is that there are several OOF areas, particularly in 3 of the corners. For me they distract a little as they seem so out of place in contrast to the crispness of the rest of the pic. Maybe worth looking at stretching the corners out of the frame a little (Puppet Warp in CS6 would be ideal) and then a small crop. With the stretching first before a crop you would lose very little. Just a thought, its a fantastic piece of work as it is I would be delighted to get a result like that. Well done.
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Mar 18, 2013 10:34:33 #
drhanson wrote:
This is a 41 shot Macro HDR, 14 shots -2, 0, +2 bracketed, all processing done in LR4 and helicon focus and then merged to Photomatix 32bit HDR. All C&C welcome.
Lotsa work, excellent result.
Mar 18, 2013 13:57:29 #
conkerwood wrote:
A true macro lens has a flat Field-of-Focus, whereas a standard lens has a curved FoF. Using a standard lens for macro work often leaves the corners OOF, because a flat subject does not match a curved FoF.My only thought is that there are several OOF areas, particularly in 3 of the corners.
OP - What lens was used for image capture?
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