Robber Fly
An Macro image stack of 36 individual images stacked and processed in Zerene Stacker software and Photoshop
An Macro image stack of 36 individual images stacked and processed in Zerene Stacker software and Photoshop
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Jun, 2016Views
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Location
The photograph was took in my gardenTime
It was took around mid-day.Lighting
I was working extremely close up and the light came from a self made continuous light source made from battery L.E.Ds positioned around the lensEquipment
I used a Canon 7D MK2 with a LAOWA 60mm f/2.8 2:1 Ultra-Macro Lens coupled with a number of extension tubes. A sturdy tripod was used with a focus rack attachment.Inspiration
I'm fascinated by close up photography that enables you to see detail that cannot be seen with the naked eye it opens up a whole new world.Editing
Some very small adjustments in Lightroom to the RAW images used. A number of images was stacked using Zerene stacking software and some minor sharpening and Photoshop to complete the imageIn my camera bag
Normally I try to carry very little but working this close demands a lot of equipment so usually most my image stacking macro work is carried out in my garden which I have specifically designed to attract insects and wildlife which eliminates the need having a bag to carry everything. My lens pen is always close to hand along with spare cards and batteries.Feedback
I consider extreme close up macro photography to be possibly one of the most experimental forms of photography. Designing your own lighting rigs, trying out many different ways to illuminate the subject, methods to steady your camera, using focus racks are all important as is a knowledge of the subject you are taking. Experiment and try all the methods as every shot brings a new problem to overcome and read books, watch online videos and any other learning source you can find before starting out this will not only help your techniques but could also save you lots equipment wise! Once you master them I feel it's the most rewarding form of photography there is when you get the shot you are aiming for.
