Some Spring Flowers
Apr 21, 2017 08:09:16 #
Nikon D7100, Tamron f/2 60 mm Macro
First attempt at focus stacking (Images 1,2, and 4), Used a rail. It is harder than I thought with wind blowing, sun moving in and out, change in FOV with the rail, etc. Image 3 came out horrible with stacking. Used PS cc for stacking.
First attempt at focus stacking (Images 1,2, and 4), Used a rail. It is harder than I thought with wind blowing, sun moving in and out, change in FOV with the rail, etc. Image 3 came out horrible with stacking. Used PS cc for stacking.
Apr 21, 2017 19:57:27 #
These are nice close-up photos. None are close enough to be 1:1 magnification, which is the definition of true macro-photography.
Apr 22, 2017 07:48:57 #
Apr 22, 2017 08:36:13 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
These are nice close-up photos. None are close enough to be 1:1 magnification, which is the definition of true macro-photography.
Thanks, I get that now. I used a 1:1 macro lens but I wasn't at the closest focus distance which makes it far from 1:1. The good thing is I learned that there is a close up section here on UHH that I wasn't subscribed to (which now I am!!).
John
Apr 22, 2017 15:57:51 #
A very beautiful set,Revet!
Revet wrote:
Nikon D7100, Tamron f/2 60 mm Macro
First attempt at focus stacking (Images 1,2, and 4), Used a rail. It is harder than I thought with wind blowing, sun moving in and out, change in FOV with the rail, etc. Image 3 came out horrible with stacking. Used PS cc for stacking.
First attempt at focus stacking (Images 1,2, and 4), Used a rail. It is harder than I thought with wind blowing, sun moving in and out, change in FOV with the rail, etc. Image 3 came out horrible with stacking. Used PS cc for stacking.
Apr 22, 2017 16:30:41 #
Welcome to closeup, Revet! After seeing these beauties, I'm very much looking forward to seeing your future posts.
Apr 22, 2017 16:53:09 #
Apr 22, 2017 17:18:49 #
Apr 22, 2017 21:32:31 #
Beautiful, Revet! I don't understand a thing about stackng, but whatever you did, they're beautiful!
Apr 23, 2017 01:22:52 #
Apr 23, 2017 07:18:33 #
Thanks Sailorsmom!! Focus Stacking is taking multiple images with each one having a different area of the photo in focus. This is used in Macro or close ups because the area in focus with macro lenses is so narrow (mm's sometimes) you need multiple frames to get the whole thing in focus. I think I used about 14 frames for those. I used Photoshop CC to stack these but there are better software programs out there to do it.
When you read how to do it, it sounds very simple but when you give it a try, it is far harder than it sounds. It definitely takes a little trial and error to get a flow down that works well. I did this with a rail (an instrument with a screwworm drive to move the camera back and forth in fine increments: I got a real cheap one from China but it worked well albeit a bit cumbersome compared to the expensive ones). It can also be done by just changing the focus, starting from the front and working your way to the back. Each method has its ups and downs concerning focus breathing, change in perspective, and magnification as you move or focus closer.
When you read how to do it, it sounds very simple but when you give it a try, it is far harder than it sounds. It definitely takes a little trial and error to get a flow down that works well. I did this with a rail (an instrument with a screwworm drive to move the camera back and forth in fine increments: I got a real cheap one from China but it worked well albeit a bit cumbersome compared to the expensive ones). It can also be done by just changing the focus, starting from the front and working your way to the back. Each method has its ups and downs concerning focus breathing, change in perspective, and magnification as you move or focus closer.
Apr 23, 2017 18:53:48 #
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