Vine Hopper
Jan 24, 2014 16:06:27 #
aka Leaf Hopper
Focus stack, 25 images. Stacked with Zerene, Minimal edit in CS5.
Vine hoppers are approx 7-10 mm in body length and resting wingspan respectively.
This was captured in raw at slightly larger than 1:1 magnification on a particularly vibrant nasturtium.
Aesthetically, I don't like the image much, but consider it to be a reasonably good capture technically.
Exif as follows:
Camera Model Canon EOS 70D
Shooting Date/Time 18/01/2014 5:41:51 p.m.
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/50
Av(Aperture Value) 0.0. The f value was 5.6. I used bellows with the cheapy canon 1.8 50mm. Focusing distance was less than 10 cm/4 inches.
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
ISO Speed 400
Image Size 5472x3648
Aspect ratio 3:2
Flash Off. Supplementary fluorescents used.
FE lock OFF
White Balance Mode Cloudy (I used this wb setting to counter the purple fluorescent cast).
AF Mode Manual focusing
Focus stack, 25 images. Stacked with Zerene, Minimal edit in CS5.
Vine hoppers are approx 7-10 mm in body length and resting wingspan respectively.
This was captured in raw at slightly larger than 1:1 magnification on a particularly vibrant nasturtium.
Aesthetically, I don't like the image much, but consider it to be a reasonably good capture technically.
Exif as follows:
Camera Model Canon EOS 70D
Shooting Date/Time 18/01/2014 5:41:51 p.m.
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/50
Av(Aperture Value) 0.0. The f value was 5.6. I used bellows with the cheapy canon 1.8 50mm. Focusing distance was less than 10 cm/4 inches.
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
ISO Speed 400
Image Size 5472x3648
Aspect ratio 3:2
Flash Off. Supplementary fluorescents used.
FE lock OFF
White Balance Mode Cloudy (I used this wb setting to counter the purple fluorescent cast).
AF Mode Manual focusing
Jan 24, 2014 17:13:08 #
Welcome to the Macro UHH forum. Thanks for posting & for putting in extensive notes on your process. We have a few stackers in here.
Allen
Allen
Jan 24, 2014 20:09:57 #
Jan 24, 2014 20:58:05 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I actually toned the orange down a notch or two.I like your treatment of the subject, and I like the orange background.
The natural vibrancy was unbelievable, and I thought I should just bring it down a little, lest I be regarded as one of those excessive photoshop maniacs.
Jan 24, 2014 20:59:36 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Ty AllenWelcome to the Macro UHH forum. Thanks for posting & for putting in extensive notes on your process. We have a few stackers in here.
Jan 24, 2014 21:20:21 #
Johann Schutte wrote:
You done good.I actually toned the orange down a notch or two.
Jan 25, 2014 00:19:10 #
Nicely done Johann, I find the photo aesthetically pleasing. Separation of subject and background is well defined and colors different enough for a good separation.
You note no flash, fluorescent instead, so this was taken inside on a tabletop setup?
You note no flash, fluorescent instead, so this was taken inside on a tabletop setup?
Jan 25, 2014 00:36:47 #
A-PeeR wrote:
Correct. I found it on one of my wife's potted plants, which offered the opportunity for a more controlled environment. It allowed me several sequences.You note no flash, fluorescent instead, so this was taken inside on a tabletop setup?
Jan 25, 2014 19:42:19 #
Jan 26, 2014 07:12:50 #
I noticed your other post of Flower stacks, excellent results by the way. Any reason you chose ISO400 for this specific stack, other than lack of light? I find stacking at higher ISO's only combines the noise in the finished image.
Jan 26, 2014 12:33:51 #
fstop22 wrote:
Hi thereI noticed your other post of Flower stacks, excellent results by the way. Any reason you chose ISO400 for this specific stack, other than lack of light? I find stacking at higher ISOs only combines the noise in the finished image.
I should have used a flashgun, as I usually do when shooting with bellows, but anticipatory anxiety got the better of me. Fearing that the subject may hop off/fly away/change position etc., I just used my regular, already set-up static lighting, and so had to ramp up the ISO.
So it was a lack of light, but there was a clear psycho-dynamic behind it too!
I'm just getting into the combo of macro+stacking now and shoot a lot of flowers given their availability and more importantly, their level of cooperation, as opposed to insects. My best efforts with insects/flowers are in less size-constrained format on my website:
http://www.js.net.nz/interests.html
Jan 26, 2014 19:49:14 #
Johann Schutte wrote:
I see you are passionate as well. Excellent PhotographyI'm just getting into the combo of macro+stacking now and shoot a lot of flowers given their availability and more importantly, their level of cooperation, as opposed to insects. My best efforts with insects/flowers are in less size-constrained format on my website: http://www.js.net.nz/interests.html
Jan 26, 2014 21:33:05 #
fstop22 wrote:
*I see you are passionate as well. Excellent Photography
Jan 26, 2014 21:34:33 #
Johann Schutte wrote:
Just visited a few of your galleries. Very nice.I'm just getting into the combo of macro+stacking now and shoot a lot of flowers given their availability and more importantly, their level of cooperation, as opposed to insects. My best efforts with insects/flowers are in less size-constrained format on my website:
http://www.js.net.nz/interests.html
http://www.js.net.nz/interests.html
Jan 26, 2014 22:34:44 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Thank you LRFJust visited a few of your galleries. Very nice.
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