Post your focus stacking photos here

[Scott Murray]

Well I decided to try my hand at focus stacking as I wanted this moths front and rear eyes in focus. This is handheld from two shots, I could have done with a third middle one as its a bit soft there. But this is my very first try.


These are the unedited ones.


And the finished result.

 

[Scott Murray]

Second attempt, this is from 3 images again handheld.

LYNX SPIDER

 

[BackdoorArts]

I've been frustrated by DoF in macro photography and after seeing DaveW post about it your posts now have me convinced that I need to be less lazy with my macro photography and bring out the tripod and get it done correctly. Thanks for the kick in the butt.

 

[Scott Murray]

I've been frustrated by DoF in macro photography and after seeing DaveW post about it your posts now have me convinced that I need to be less lazy with my macro photography and bring out the tripod and get it done correctly. Thanks for the kick in the butt.

No need for a tripod just a steady hand

 

[Marilynne]

Nice work Scott.

 

[Scott Murray]

Nice work Scott.

Thank you Marilynne its definitely harder handheld but do-able. I have found that I have missed some focus points in a few though and a tripod would aleviate this.

 

[Scott Murray]

And another attempt. 5 images stacked (Handheld)

 

[Scott Murray]

7 images stacked, I think I am getting the hang of this.

Best viewed large.

 

[brads]

Scott, if you're using a tripod, try more images. That upload of the red Gerbera had over 30 layers. Cheers, Brad

 

[Scott Murray]

Scott, if you're using a tripod, try more images. That upload of the red Gerbera had over 30 layers. Cheers, Brad
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Mine are all handheld so far.

 

[Marcel]

I made this thread a sticky so it's easier to see for others that would like to try this technique.

Keep posting!

 

[Scott Murray]

I made this thread a sticky so it's easier to see for others that would like to try this technique.

Keep posting!

Cheers mate

 

[Ironwood]

Which software are you using Scott ?

 

[Scott Murray]

Which software are you using Scott ?

Adobe CS6

 

[brads]

Adobe CS6

I think as long as you're ticking that 'Align Source Layers' box, PS should do okay. Cheers, Brad

 

[Ironwood]

Adobe CS6

​I am using Apple Aperture, it doesnt have a stacking function. I will have to get a plug-in software to do it.

 

[oldsalt]

I'm using "Zerene" stacking software... and a tripod... my Sigma 150mm macro is heavy...

 

[gqtuazon]

I've started a similar thread before below. This is a really neat trick to get the DoF when shooting macro or landscape.

http://nikonites.com/macro/11665-my-first-attempt-focus-stacking.html#axzz2fli3MjnY

Here is my other product using similar technique.

Red Gerbera by gqtuazon, on Flickr

 

[Scott Murray]

7 image stack.

 

[brads]

7 image stack.

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What an amazing looking creature! Look at those ice cubes for eyes. Great shot. Cheers, Brad