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Edited a few more today. Not sure about this one. I love the shape of the bird's wings, but find the second bird behind him distracting. I suppose there is a fix for that, although I hate to fall back on the remove tool to fix things too often. Somehow it seems dishonest.

I wasn't really thinking about a cage vs an L bracket, but an L bracket might be a better fit for me. I guess the major thing I was looking for was input from folks using one, as to what they like about it. I see a lot of folks who really like their cages/brackets and have wondered if one would...

Actually, Photoshop does a pretty good job of aligning the photos. You may end up with funky looking corners, but that is easily cured with a minor cropping. The biggest things I have to watch for is not overlapping the focus enough, and insects moving legs or antennae between shots. It's not...

I got my check for my contest winnings this week and I want to spend it on something photo related. It's only $75, so no 600mm F4 lenses or Z9 bodies. I've considered something like the small rig cage for my Z7ii for a while. I hesitated because the arca swiss mounting incorporated in it is the...

Headed back out to Magnolia today. It seemed like nothing much was happening, but managed to get more than I thought. It was a heavy overcast, gray day, so ISOs were high, especially with the BIF images. The great blue herons were building their nest. Dad was busy ferrying sticks to the nest...

That's a lot of cranes!

I particularly like the deep red eye in contrast with the black feathers.

It would be helpful to have more information. Exactly which lenses do you have? ie, full model numbers. It would also help to post an image from each that shows the issues you are having. Please leave the metadata (EXIF data) intact when you post them, if possible, so we can see the full info on...

Seriously, focus stacks can be done manually. I even do them handheld. It helps to stop down to f11 or F16 to minimize the number of shots needed. Focus on the nearest point you want in focus and take a shot. Then refocus a little further in and take another and so on. I normally take about 6 to...

If all else fails, you can do it manually.

Are you using "Start" in the menu, or hitting the shutter button? You must start it from the menu, not the shutter button.

I bought, and briefly used a reversing ring back in my film days. It's been a long time ago, but I do remember I wasn't overly happy with the results. I ended up with a set of extension tubes. Fast forward several decades and I'm back into macro work. I briefly started with extension tubes for...

Well, there is no guarantee that there isn't other damage internally. A low mileage used D5100 goes for $165 at MPB. In my mind this would be a no brainer rather than trying to repair this much damage myself. Not to mention it may be difficult to obtain a defunct D5100. You could also use this...

If you are starting over, consider one of Nikon's mirrorless Z mount cameras. Nikon quit development of new DSLRs in favor of mirrorless a few years back. They continue to sell DSLR bodies and lenses, but they are dropping them from their line, little by little. FYI, you can still use F mount...

Thinking about writing an illustrated children's book. Thought I'd call it: Freddie the Frog Has a Bad Day And a few more from today's outing. I learned from last week's gator shot!

Wasn't that a character from one of the Star Wars movies?

They are ostensibly trying to reduce electronic waste by mandating certain types of electronics all use usbc cords for charging and not including a charger with each device. Digital cameras are one of those types of electronics. In theory, every household will have one charger to rule them all...

I am using a Godox TT685 with an AK macro diffuser. I use the flash in manual mode and set the exposure by experience and trial and error. TTL works much of the time, but will need frequent compensation. I stick to manual as it is easier for me to control. I would suggest trying both TTL and...

I have mentioned the "club" my daughter and I joined last year, the Carolina Nature Photographer's Association. They have a baker's dozen local chapters throughout the Carolinas. Believe me when I say there is a ton of talent among these folks in the nature photography genre. Anyway, they have a...