Focus Stacked Image of a Dandelion
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ecobin wrote:
Love seeing both which provides how little or eyes take in.
Elliott, thanks for viewing and for the feedback.
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dpullum wrote:
Great how2... and fantastic stack photo... no wonder the poor Bees get so much pollen dust on their legs.
For those unfamiliar with reversal...
https://digital-photography-school.com/reverse-lens-macro-close-up-photography-lesson-3/
For those unfamiliar with reversal...
https://digital-photography-school.com/reverse-lens-macro-close-up-photography-lesson-3/
Thanks, Dpullum. I've often referred to the process as looking through the large end of a telescope makes it a microscope....kind of sort of.
It's an inexpensive way to produce macro/micro images and ANY old prime lens will work for it is connected to the camera by its filter thread end, NOT the lens mount end. It is easier to use one that has a manual aperture ring so that the aperture can be set to a desired f/stop. Also, the wider the focal length, the higher the magnification it will produce. I find 28mm to be the most practical and on a small bellow, it will produce up to 6X magnification.
Keep in mind that the wider the focal length, the closer the subject will be to the lens so the working distance can get very close. A reversed 50mm provides a very comfortable working distance allowing for easier working distance for illumination of the subject.
Mar 18, 2023 09:58:12 #
Blair Shaw Jr wrote:
You are so gifted Sippy....thank you
You are so gifted Sippy....thank youBlair, thanks for the kind reply.
Mar 18, 2023 10:03:03 #
randave2001 wrote:
Very interesting contrast between the two.
Thanks, Randave2001. The focus-stacked image was staged with LED soft-panel constant lighting and the second image was staged with a flash and a lens-mounted cone diffuser.
Mar 18, 2023 10:15:33 #
sippyjug104 wrote:
I found a little dandelion in the yard and brought it in for a focus stacking session using a reverse-mounted 50mm enlarger lens. When finished with the session, I staged it for a single-shot macro image using a 105mm macro lens with one of the pastel-colored papers set behind it to create the background.
Beautiful work and dandy as can be, sippy!
Mar 18, 2023 11:27:58 #
merrytexan wrote:
Beautiful work and dandy as can be, sippy!
Thanks, Merrytexan. Dandelions are despised by those with manicured lawns yet they are highly beneficial to pollinators and wildlife. There are even those that enjoy edible dandelions.
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sippyjug104 wrote:
I found a little dandelion in the yard and brought it in for a focus stacking session using a reverse-mounted 50mm enlarger lens. When finished with the session, I staged it for a single-shot macro image using a 105mm macro lens with one of the pastel-colored papers set behind it to create the background.
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UTMike wrote:
More good work, Gary!
Thanks, UTMike, The temperatures have been on a roller-coaster ride here.
Mar 18, 2023 15:38:23 #
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