What is Lawrence up to - 2015?
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You certainly did. There is your "Wow" shot for the month.
[MENTION=9753]Scott Murray[/MENTION] and @Ironwood I would love to know how you guys manage to get so much DoF on your macros.
If I get anything sharp (as in this image) then everything else is bokeh ...
Would extension tubes help?
While you consider whether or not to divulge your secrets - lunch is served.
If I get anything sharp (as in this image) then everything else is bokeh ...
Would extension tubes help?
While you consider whether or not to divulge your secrets - lunch is served.
Scott Murray
Senior Member
Extension tubes would add less DOF. I do not always get alot of DOF in my macros it may seem like alot but when an insect is sideways you get more in that DOF line.
You can try and go up in F stop to say F/22 but there is not a real big gain but might be enough. I think you are doing very well with your macro keep practicing and it gets easier.
I just went down to the front gate to check the mailbox for my plane ticket, its not there yet
, we will have to eat it cold tomorrow Oz.Seriously though, that shot is very good. The focus pane looks to be slightly forward of the spider, if you were 1mm closer it would have been perfect.
The aperture setting is a trade off between DOF and IQ, go too small and quality starts to fall off, I can't really go any smaller than f16 with my setup or I notice my IQ starting to fall off. I see some people going down to f22, but I can't seem to do that and get away with it.
I'll let you in on a secret of mine, the big DOF you think you see in my photos is an illusion. The trick is getting the focus pane in just the right spot to get the parts of the insect in focus that matter e.g;- the eyes, and as much behind the eyes as the focus pane will permit, takes practice (and a lot of deleted shots
)PP is a big part of it too, I am still using apple Aperture, even though its a Dead Duck, its what I know and feel comfortable with, I will have to change to something else one day (CC ?) and my learning will have to begin again.
Good to see you're coming around on the spiders. Next thing you'll be inviting them to lunch
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Excellent use of available light, and a nice portrait indeed.
Well then, we shall expect to see many more fine photos from you using that great light. The young woman has the look of a model that Rubin might have used and would be a great model for some photos reminiscent of some Flemish paintings. The light could also be used affectively in still life's. Looking forward to what you can do with this opportunity.thanks @RON I think both her and her mother will like it.
Hope so as mother has awesome rooms for hire with this amazing light. In a nutshell I have found the perfect studio.
