Prop for outdoor macro/closeup: I enjoy taking closeup shots of wildflowers in my area, but the breeze is often a problem. Anyone have a tip on immobilizing the blooms in situ so I can...

BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan

I enjoy taking closeup shots of wildflowers in my area, but the breeze is often a problem. Anyone have a tip on immobilizing the blooms in situ so I can get better focus? 50 mm f1.8 lens on my Canon Rebel t2i + tripod. I generally shoot in AV mode with wide aperture, medium ISO., shallow DOF.

Bill_de Loc: US

The Wimberley Plamp. I have used the original for around 15 - 20 years.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1047197-REG/wimberley_pp_200_the_plamp_ii.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJ7J6rGL3QIV2EwNCh0ZPwAhEAQYASABEgL8-_D_BwE&smp=y

TBerwick Loc: Houston, Texas

Bill_de wrote:

The Wimberley Plamp. I have used the original for around 15 - 20 years.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1047197-REG/wimberley_pp_200_the_plamp_ii.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJ7J6rGL3QIV2EwNCh0ZPwAhEAQYASABEgL8-_D_BwE&smp=y

Well, that is a handy little gadget. I have never seen one in my 50+ years of photography. Wonder how many B&H is going to sell now? Thanks for the link.

BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan

Bill_de wrote:

The Wimberley Plamp. I have used the original for around 15 - 20 years.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1047197-REG/wimberley_pp_200_the_plamp_ii.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJ7J6rGL3QIV2EwNCh0ZPwAhEAQYASABEgL8-_D_BwE&smp=y

Perfect for my needs! Thanks, Bill!

BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan

That'll also help me move things away from distracting grasses or sticks.

Bill_de Loc: US

For making your own accessories:

http://www.modularhose.com

A friend of mine made and marketed something from this stuff to clamp a light meter to your tripod head. Great during the days when incident meters were popular.

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RWR Loc: La Mesa, CA

BlueMorel wrote:

I enjoy taking closeup shots of wildflowers in my area, but the breeze is often a problem. Anyone have a tip on immobilizing the blooms in situ so I can get better focus? 50 mm f1.8 lens on my Canon Rebel t2i + tripod. I generally shoot in AV mode with wide aperture, medium ISO., shallow DOF.

That Plamp isn’t likely to block much wind! Something like this will, though:
https://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/technique/expert_advice/flower-photography-in-the-garden-16738
https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cameras-photography/tips/5-plant-photography-tips1.htm

Haydon

I have to endorse the Plamp as well but if it's for outdoors you need the stake version. The plamp is also perfect for indoor macro work as well. I frequently use the A-Clamp on one end and attach it to a light stand for ease of use.

RWR's suggestion is definitely worthy especially the link concerning a temporary windbreak. Both in combination are definitely fitting. Formcore sheets can be purchased for a dollar.

Finally indoor work seems to work best for my needs. I can control the background, lighting and placement without concerns of weather or time of day.

jdubu Loc: San Jose, CA

I've seen variations of the wind box using white foam core, flexible vinyl sheets in clear or translucent, and glass panels. Anything propped up between the wind and your subject should work. I get inexpensive 17x24 sheets of translucent sheets at Tap Plastics and cut to size for many reasons... mostly as a soft diffuser for table top shooting.

Gene51 Loc: Yonkers, NY, now in LSD (LowerSlowerDelaware)

BlueMorel wrote:

I enjoy taking closeup shots of wildflowers in my area, but the breeze is often a problem. Anyone have a tip on immobilizing the blooms in situ so I can get better focus? 50 mm f1.8 lens on my Canon Rebel t2i + tripod. I generally shoot in AV mode with wide aperture, medium ISO., shallow DOF.

Instead of shelling out a fortune for the very excellent Plamps, you can DIY this with a lower expenditure

https://www.amazon.com/Hardline-Products-X-Twist-Reusable-Twist-Tie/dp/B003RB6J1I/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1535317785&sr=8-3&keywords=kwiktwist

https://www.amazon.com/Muslin-Spring-Clamps-Backdrop-Photography/dp/B01G0AAEOK/ref=pd_rhf_se_s_zg_dy_1_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B01G0AAEOK&pd_rd_r=5d999c97-f54e-4178-a4d2-82655e20080f&pd_rd_w=4VR10&pd_rd_wg=Aq2WK&pf_rd_i=desktop-rhf&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=902ed387-12c1-4636-bef9-c154d9595e4c&pf_rd_r=TBPKZGAVSPPFKDFA7FGY&pf_rd_s=desktop-rhf&pf_rd_t=40701&psc=1&refRID=TBPKZGAVSPPFKDFA7FGY

And some electrician's tape or nylon ties to attach the twist tie to the clamp.

Maybe some mini clamps for the plant end

It would look like this:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/schellenberger/473925615

BlueMorel Loc: Southwest Michigan

RWR wrote:

That Plamp isn’t likely to block much wind! Something like this will, though:
https://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/technique/expert_advice/flower-photography-in-the-garden-16738
https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/cameras-photography/tips/5-plant-photography-tips1.htm

Thanks, RWR! Great resource link! Now if I can just remember where that pretty pink flower was in the yard (or was it up the road). It would behoove me to take record shots before or after or location notes since my shhoting style tends to be "Look, there's a squirrel!"

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Bill_de wrote:

The Wimberley Plamp. I have used the original for around 15 - 20 years.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1047197-REG/wimberley_pp_200_the_plamp_ii.html?ap=y&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIzJ7J6rGL3QIV2EwNCh0ZPwAhEAQYASABEgL8-_D_BwE&smp=y

Thanks for that link. That could be used for lots of purposes.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

BlueMorel wrote:

I enjoy taking closeup shots of wildflowers in my area, but the breeze is often a problem. Anyone have a tip on immobilizing the blooms in situ so I can get better focus? 50 mm f1.8 lens on my Canon Rebel t2i + tripod. I generally shoot in AV mode with wide aperture, medium ISO., shallow DOF.

When I'm in that situation, I try to block the wind - somehow.

GED Loc: North central Pa

I have for years used carbon fiber arrow shafts of various lengths, and velcro strips to hold vegetation out of the way or to help keep things from moving. Threaded inserts are available to insert in shafts and make up whatever length is needed then disassemble and they all fit nicely in my rear pouch on vest. They are very light. When photographing hummers I often use them to separate the flower stems and hold the blossoms in the correct plane so that multiple flowers do not block each other and also turn them so they face the direction you need for lighting.

ggenova64

Good Morning Hedgehoggers!
I seemed to miss locate the forum on Infrared Photography. Will a Hedgehogger kindle direct me once again to that think. Thanks