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<blockquote data-quote="Blue439" data-source="post: 822860" data-attributes="member: 53455"><p>To get the topic started, this is a closeup shot of spools of sewing thread, which I “borrowed” (ahem <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll eyes :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" /> ) from my wife’s worktable. I liked the various shapes and colors, and the challenge here was both to light them to try and achieve a natural light look (whereas none of it is natural), and to have the threads in focus while leaving the fabric in the background slightly blurred. I chose a median aperture value of ƒ/6.3, which wasn’t very successful, as the tread on the smaller spool is not really tack-sharp.</p><p></p><p>The lighting was entirely artificial and the setup will sound outrageously complicated if I copy and paste the technical information people are required to supply for the “Strobist” group on Flickr. Therefore, I will simply upload a snapshot of that setup with some captioning, so that those of you who may be interested can see how it was done. I will of course be happy to answer any questions you guys may have.</p><p></p><p>Nikon Z7, Micro–Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 D macro lens, FTZ adapter. Gitzo GR3543XLS tripod with Arca–Swiss Cube C1 geared head.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]408878[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>... and behind the scenes:</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]408879[/ATTACH]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Blue439, post: 822860, member: 53455"] To get the topic started, this is a closeup shot of spools of sewing thread, which I “borrowed” (ahem :rolleyes: ) from my wife’s worktable. I liked the various shapes and colors, and the challenge here was both to light them to try and achieve a natural light look (whereas none of it is natural), and to have the threads in focus while leaving the fabric in the background slightly blurred. I chose a median aperture value of ƒ/6.3, which wasn’t very successful, as the tread on the smaller spool is not really tack-sharp. The lighting was entirely artificial and the setup will sound outrageously complicated if I copy and paste the technical information people are required to supply for the “Strobist” group on Flickr. Therefore, I will simply upload a snapshot of that setup with some captioning, so that those of you who may be interested can see how it was done. I will of course be happy to answer any questions you guys may have. Nikon Z7, Micro–Nikkor 60mm f/2.8 D macro lens, FTZ adapter. Gitzo GR3543XLS tripod with Arca–Swiss Cube C1 geared head. [ATTACH type="full"]408878[/ATTACH] ... and behind the scenes: [ATTACH type="full"]408879[/ATTACH] [/QUOTE]
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