Check out Advice from the Pros section of our forum.
Red and Yellow does not = orange
Jun 22, 2019 11:39:47 #
Nice shots Carol. I think your stacking effort really paid off - lovely!
Jun 22, 2019 11:58:04 #
Very nice!
Are those shot indoors? Otherwise I don't know how you get the succulent to hold still in the wind for that many shots?
Are those shot indoors? Otherwise I don't know how you get the succulent to hold still in the wind for that many shots?
Jun 22, 2019 12:27:59 #
Check out True Macro-Photography Forum section of our forum.
Jun 22, 2019 12:48:38 #
Wonderful images Carol, I especially like the succulent. There is definitely a different "feel" to the focus stacked images. I'm fairly new to stacking, but am enjoying it as long as there's no wind. 
Bev
BevJun 22, 2019 12:54:42 #
vicksart wrote:
Nice shots Carol. I think your stacking effort really paid off - lovely!
Thank you, Vicki. I'm working on another stacking project today. Sometimes it goes well and sometimes not but I enjoy the effort.
Jun 22, 2019 12:57:31 #
moonhawk wrote:
Very nice!
Are those shot indoors? Otherwise I don't know how you get the succulent to hold still in the wind for that many shots?
Are those shot indoors? Otherwise I don't know how you get the succulent to hold still in the wind for that many shots?
Thank you!
This one was shot indoors. The plant is in a pot. Sometimes I can shoot stacks outdoors if it is relatively quiet or sometime I can use a Plamp to secure the plant but that is tricky. Indoors I try to wait until the air conditioner is not blowing because even that can move a plant.
Jun 22, 2019 12:58:02 #
Check out AI Artistry and Creation section of our forum.
Jun 22, 2019 13:02:25 #
NikonGal wrote:
Wonderful images Carol, I especially like the succulent. There is definitely a different "feel" to the focus stacked images. I'm fairly new to stacking, but am enjoying it as long as there's no wind. Bev
BevThank you, Bev! I tried the succulent both stacked and single shot with a small aperature. The stack looked better. Stacking is fun but requires patience. It takes some effort and doesn't always work out.
Jun 22, 2019 13:02:48 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
This one was shot indoors. The plant is in a pot. Sometimes I can shoot stacks outdoors if it is relatively quiet or sometime I can use a Plamp to secure the plant but that is tricky. Indoors I try to wait until the air conditioner is not blowing because even that can move a plant.
Thanks. I haven't really tried focus stacking yet, but your image of the succulent inspires me to try. Good wildflowers here in NM this year thanks to a relatively wet Winter/Spring.
I have been working with tilt/shift lenses to help with the depth of field in one shot. Lots of wind here.
Jun 22, 2019 13:13:31 #
Beautiful Carol, but the two shots of the Succulents are the winners! You can't beat dark backgrounds for exploding colors. 
Jun 22, 2019 16:02:37 #
moonhawk wrote:
Thanks. I haven't really tried focus stacking yet, but your image of the succulent inspires me to try. Good wildflowers here in NM this year thanks to a relatively wet Winter/Spring.
I have been working with tilt/shift lenses to help with the depth of field in one shot. Lots of wind here.
I have been working with tilt/shift lenses to help with the depth of field in one shot. Lots of wind here.
Here's a link to a topic I did some time ago. I'm fairly certain these were all stacked shots. I haven't done as much lately although I did spend most of today stacking a few shots of a Stokes Aster. Some things do well and some don't.
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-462043-1.html
Check out Advice from the Pros section of our forum.
Jun 22, 2019 16:04:00 #
Dixie Native wrote:
Beautiful Carol, but the two shots of the Succulents are the winners! You can't beat dark backgrounds for exploding colors.
Thank you! I have a frame made of PVC to support a background and use it a lot when shooting indoors. Black is the only thing that I've had good results from!
Jun 22, 2019 16:07:31 #
Jun 22, 2019 16:42:06 #
Jun 22, 2019 16:54:35 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
as long as you keep them separate. This is a hodge podge of shots. The one succulent shot is a focus stacked shot consisting of 30 images stacked in Zerene. These are from various locations but the succulent is mine. I bought it a year ago to photograph and it decided to give me another opportunity this year.
#5 made me say "Wow!" out loud.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.
Check out Landscape Photography section of our forum.