Macro Crocus Pollen

Crocus Pollen · 05:47 PM

Spring must finally be here! I was out for a walk with the dog today and I saw a few crocuses (croci?) pushing their way up out of the ground. This guy was the only one open, so I got up close and personal with him. I love the look of the stigma on this one, it reminds me of the crystal structures that gold forms. Looking at it on my computer screen, I realize I could have used a few more millimeters of depth of field

but I still like the overall picture.

**baro-nite** · 03-07-2013, 06:06 PM

Very nice, well lit and beautiful color. At that magnification depth of field is going to be very shallow even at small apertures, so don't worry about it! Or look into focus stacking.

Stoogie · 03-07-2013, 06:18 PM

Thanks baro-nite! I've attempted focus stacking before, but I've never had any success, likely due to shooting handheld

I'll have to bring a tripod along next time!

**baro-nite** · 03-08-2013, 05:34 AM

Handheld stacking is doable, although depending on the stacking software and stacking method may require ordering the shots front-to-back (or the reverse) before sending it through. I've had the best luck when shooting with my elbows braced. Usually I use a tripod, though.

tessfully · 03-08-2013, 05:41 AM

Very pretty! And you photo has given me spring fever. Thanks for sharing")

slowpez · 03-08-2013, 08:07 AM

Lovely colors. Mother Nature sure knew what she was doing when she put that gold next to the purple.

daacon · 03-08-2013, 09:49 AM

Nice colors glad spring is somewhere be several weeks here yet ........

**Bruce Clark** · 03-08-2013, 04:17 PM

The colour is so good, I can forgive the DoF. I find it is very difficult to get it right when hand held and who carries a tripod everywhere?

Stoogie · 03-08-2013, 05:28 PM

Thanks for looking and commenting, guys. I'm going to go back with my tripod and try some focus stacking!

OrchidJulie · 03-08-2013, 06:19 PM

What Bruce said! It's a lovely image, well done!

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03-07-2013, 06:06 PM	#2
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Very nice, well lit and beautiful color. At that magnification depth of field is going to be very shallow even at small apertures, so don't worry about it! Or look into focus stacking.

03-07-2013, 06:18 PM	#3
Stoogie Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mission, B.C. Photos: Albums Posts: 166 Original Poster	Thanks baro-nite! I've attempted focus stacking before, but I've never had any success, likely due to shooting handheld I'll have to bring a tripod along next time!

03-08-2013, 05:34 AM	#4
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	Handheld stacking is doable, although depending on the stacking software and stacking method may require ordering the shots front-to-back (or the reverse) before sending it through. I've had the best luck when shooting with my elbows braced. Usually I use a tripod, though.

03-08-2013, 05:41 AM	#5
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Very pretty! And you photo has given me spring fever. Thanks for sharing")

03-08-2013, 08:07 AM	#6
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Lovely colors. Mother Nature sure knew what she was doing when she put that gold next to the purple.

03-08-2013, 09:49 AM	#7
daacon Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alberta,Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 20,914	Nice colors glad spring is somewhere be several weeks here yet ........

03-08-2013, 04:17 PM	#8
Bruce Clark Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ocean Grove, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,458	The colour is so good, I can forgive the DoF. I find it is very difficult to get it right when hand held and who carries a tripod everywhere?

03-08-2013, 05:28 PM	#9
Stoogie Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mission, B.C. Photos: Albums Posts: 166 Original Poster	Thanks for looking and commenting, guys. I'm going to go back with my tripod and try some focus stacking!

03-08-2013, 06:19 PM	#10
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,937	What Bruce said! It's a lovely image, well done!