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Re-submission of 'The Lemon Slice'
Dec 28, 2015 21:02:33 #
As per Linda from Maine's suggestion, I am humbly submitting photos of a seed within a lemon slice. It wwas back-lit. Does anyone have further recommendations on how to sharpen and enhance the photos ?
Dec 28, 2015 21:14:32 #
Ditch or severely reduce the backlighting, and hit it at 45 degrees to the front using a diffused source.
Dec 28, 2015 22:34:36 #
In addition to Tigger's suggestion, it seems to me that the focus is soft. What lens/set-up did you use? The reason the focus looks soft (to me) is that the surface that the lemon slide is on appears to be more in focus than the surface of the lemon seed. What aperture was used?
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Dec 28, 2015 23:14:36 #
Unfortunately, the thickness of the seed exceeds the DoF of your selected aperture. This makes the overall photo appear a bit soft.
This is a good subject for capturing ten to twenty photos, each at aperture f/5.6 (as example), each slightly different focus distance from sensor, and overlapped slightly, then focus-stacked in a post processing program like Zerene.
This is a good subject for capturing ten to twenty photos, each at aperture f/5.6 (as example), each slightly different focus distance from sensor, and overlapped slightly, then focus-stacked in a post processing program like Zerene.
Dec 29, 2015 07:31:18 #
Thank you, OT, LR and N72. All are great suggestions. I used a 'softbox' with a my source underneath. I had light from above but not close and not disffused. I also tried using several different lenses and finally used the macro to obtain a close up of the seed. When I revisit this shot, I'll use a higher F stop. My original ( now gone because I reformatted, I don't keep photos that I use as 'works in progress'. Instead I catlogue in a downloaded file. I will keep for this project, however. ) was F8.My bad. Lastly, focus stacking seems to be the way to go in order to get perfection . I appreciate all of the learned advice. BTW, have any of you, gentlemen, captured seeds? Could I view one of your photos?
Dec 29, 2015 14:20:31 #
Here's one. A bit tighter crop to exclude the rind. I'm not sure this does what you want for seeds. Lemon seeds are fairly lacking in texture.
Dec 29, 2015 16:07:26 #
debbie wrazen wrote:
Here are a few milkweed seed photos: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-231514-1.htmlhave any of you captured seeds? Could I view one of your photos?
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Dec 29, 2015 17:14:28 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
These are excellent. Here are a few milkweed seed photos: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-231514-1.html
:thumbup:
Dec 30, 2015 08:52:10 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
Lightening up the exposures and excluding the rind greatly enhances the features of the photo which should include not only the seed but the juicy pulp and the light yellow hues. Thank you.Here's one. A bit tighter crop to exclude the rind. I'm not sure this does what you want for seeds. Lemon seeds are fairly lacking in texture.
Dec 30, 2015 08:54:45 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Excellent lighting conditionsHere are a few milkweed seed photos: http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-231514-1.html
Sep 15, 2018 22:58:59 #
unsharpen mask in photoshop. amount 15 with radius 50 helps to a degree. Zapped four times.
Sep 16, 2018 08:36:02 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Learning more about macro photography since I took this photo, your suggestions are excellent. Unfortunately, the thickness of the seed exceeds the DoF of your selected aperture. This makes the overall photo appear a bit soft.
This is a good subject for capturing ten to twenty photos, each at aperture f/5.6 (as example), each slightly different focus distance from sensor, and overlapped slightly, then focus-stacked in a post processing program like Zerene.
This is a good subject for capturing ten to twenty photos, each at aperture f/5.6 (as example), each slightly different focus distance from sensor, and overlapped slightly, then focus-stacked in a post processing program like Zerene.
The lemon was a difficult subject being that it's almost all membrane.
I knew almost nothing about photo programs when I attempted this photo.
I know more today but what I know most is that I need to know even more, Ha, ha.
Sep 16, 2018 08:41:11 #
fergmark wrote:
Thanks for the suggestion, fergmark. unsharpen mask in photoshop. amount 15 with radius 50 helps to a degree. Zapped four times.
This winter, on a cold, snowy day, I intend to get out my light box and try again.
My skills have increased in the photo dark room and I have a new camera that can capture high resolution photos and so hopefully, I can use everyone's suggestion to do right by the lemon.
Sep 18, 2018 17:57:27 #
debbie wrazen wrote:
Thanks for the suggestion, fergmark.
This winter, on a cold, snowy day, I intend to get out my light box and try again.
My skills have increased in the photo dark room and I have a new camera that can capture high resolution photos and so hopefully, I can use everyone's suggestion to do right by the lemon.
This winter, on a cold, snowy day, I intend to get out my light box and try again.
My skills have increased in the photo dark room and I have a new camera that can capture high resolution photos and so hopefully, I can use everyone's suggestion to do right by the lemon.
IMO, needs some subtle front lighting along with the rear illumination, full discloser..........I've never tried it
Sep 18, 2018 18:43:23 #
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