Digging up skeletons
Mar 23, 2023 03:49:15 #
So today, after fixing some things in the master bedroom shower, I went out to the back yard to do some weeding for relaxation. I was fortunate enough to unearth this leaf skeleton. The soil invertebrates and fungi had devoured the softer plant cells and hadn't broke down the vein skeleton yet. I carefully brought the leaf in and washed as much of the soil that had adhered to the surface and brought out the camera equipment.
I really enjoy the detail the macro lens can provide for close-up captures such as this. 51 stacked exposures and about 4 hours of post editing, and I have a fun image to show you.
This kind of natural history documenting is why I designed the Biological Photography degree I attained from the university years ago. The structure and detail to all living and non-living things around us intrigues me.
As you can see but the cropped view, the tiny vessels are incredibly detailed. They kind of look like a Google Maps view of a urban development. Anyway, it was a great reason to stop the weeding for the day. Back at it tomorrow. Enjoy.
I really enjoy the detail the macro lens can provide for close-up captures such as this. 51 stacked exposures and about 4 hours of post editing, and I have a fun image to show you.
This kind of natural history documenting is why I designed the Biological Photography degree I attained from the university years ago. The structure and detail to all living and non-living things around us intrigues me.
As you can see but the cropped view, the tiny vessels are incredibly detailed. They kind of look like a Google Maps view of a urban development. Anyway, it was a great reason to stop the weeding for the day. Back at it tomorrow. Enjoy.
Mar 23, 2023 04:06:09 #
Amazing image(s). How large/small is the subject? How is it staged? On a microscope slide?; on a light table? Your Google map analogy seems spot on. It’s as if life is being a physical metaphor for…. Well… life.😎 you’ve got my vote for taking all of the breaks from work you want! Thanks.
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Mar 23, 2023 07:34:37 #
The skeletal remains and why they are so strong is fascinating. Excellent work Bozsik
I did a similar one. I put a leaf in water with sugar added so as to grow bio-little guys, bacteria, fungus, protozoa, they enjoyed the soft parts of the leaf and left the wood parts. I do not recall, but I may have spiked the water with a bit of dirt.
I did a similar one. I put a leaf in water with sugar added so as to grow bio-little guys, bacteria, fungus, protozoa, they enjoyed the soft parts of the leaf and left the wood parts. I do not recall, but I may have spiked the water with a bit of dirt.
Mar 23, 2023 08:00:50 #
DougS
Loc: Central Arkansas
Very interesting! Well worth the effort to my way of thinking!
P.S. I think I have seen that map somewhere...
P.S. I think I have seen that map somewhere...
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Mar 23, 2023 08:43:44 #
Nicely done.
I have seen such leaf skeletons. I have not attempted moving or cleaning them though.
Thanks for sharing.
I have seen such leaf skeletons. I have not attempted moving or cleaning them though.
Thanks for sharing.
Mar 23, 2023 09:24:12 #
These are great shots. Looks like traffic arteries converging onto the main city route. Or, better yet, a beautiful natural creation of incredible complexity! I really like these!! I really like the different scale of the two of them also!
Mar 23, 2023 11:39:40 #
Mar 23, 2023 12:54:19 #
jrvinson45 wrote:
Amazing image(s). How large/small is the subject? How is it staged? On a microscope slide?; on a light table? Your Google map analogy seems spot on. It’s as if life is being a physical metaphor for…. Well… life.😎 you’ve got my vote for taking all of the breaks from work you want! Thanks.
Thanks jrvinson45,
1. The subject is approx. 4 3/4" x 4".
2. It is positioned vertical on a translucent scrim.
3. Here is a better description of the setup as described on my photo blog site.
https://davidbozsik.wixsite.com/naturescamera/single-post/2019/09/10/outdoor-photography-tips-48-stripping-the-background
I will heed your advice and take as many breaks as possible, although I probably won't get much work done. LOL Thanks again for your comments/questions.
Mar 23, 2023 12:54:39 #
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