Nature 2 more focus stacks one of a Gator lol

2 more focus stacks one of a Gator lol · **1 Like**

Got about 25-30 ft away from a gator this morning. took a few side shots then decided to get behind it and shoot multiple images for stacking. just a random thought. results weren't great but then it was hand held, i wasn't going to be very sneaky with a tripod lol. estimated size was 7-8 ft, likely close to 7

also a passion flower

Adam · 08-22-2016, 01:34 AM

Very nicely done! The gator shot looks fantastic with the stacking.

**pbancr** · 08-22-2016, 06:30 AM

Great job on both but especially the gator.

dewolf · 08-22-2016, 10:01 AM

Thanks mates. and thanks to the forum where I learned that. I can see where this is going to be useful

. After 5 years of visiting the Rookery this was the first time I have seen anything but a baby gator was on the human side of the bank.
I have never seen the monster 12 ft one anywhere but on the island. trust me, I wont get anywhere near the big one if he comes by lol.

**Ian.morgan** · 08-22-2016, 05:08 PM

Great gator. Must learn this technique !

dewolf · 08-22-2016, 06:44 PM

I was surprised it worked so well on something that large, I had seen it done for Macro images, and they were amazing, someone also tried it with cars, so I was so impressed I decided to give it a go. It was actually quite simple.
Star at the edge of the subject and keep moving the focus inward ever so slightly depending on the complexity of the subject until you have a series of images that covers every point of the subject. Granted they advise you to use a tripod, but as I explained, I wasn't going to sneak up behind that gator with a 5.5ft tripod lol, but i tend to have a steady hand and knelt down bracing my elbow on my knee. Photoshop was able to align then without an issue. Not sure what to try it on next

but i will find something that stays still long enough eventually. There is a tutorial inside this forum, it was a little complicated for me because I simply cant understand light-room, it annoyed me so bad I swore at it, then off it. I like PS Cs4 though.

08-22-2016, 01:34 AM	#2
Adam Administrator Site Webmaster Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Arizona Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 51,597	Very nicely done! The gator shot looks fantastic with the stacking. Adam PentaxForums.com Webmaster (Site Usage Guide \| Site Help \| My Photography) PentaxForums.com server and development costs are user-supported. You can help cover these costs by donating or purchasing one of our Pentax eBooks. Or, buy your photo gear from our affiliates, Adorama, B&H Photo, KEH, or Topaz Labs, and get FREE Marketplace access - click here to see how! Trusted Pentax retailers:

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pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,575	Great job on both but especially the gator.

08-22-2016, 10:01 AM	#4
dewolf Guest	Thanks mates. and thanks to the forum where I learned that. I can see where this is going to be useful . After 5 years of visiting the Rookery this was the first time I have seen anything but a baby gator was on the human side of the bank. I have never seen the monster 12 ft one anywhere but on the island. trust me, I wont get anywhere near the big one if he comes by lol.

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Ian.morgan Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 152	Great gator. Must learn this technique !

08-22-2016, 06:44 PM	#6
dewolf Guest	I was surprised it worked so well on something that large, I had seen it done for Macro images, and they were amazing, someone also tried it with cars, so I was so impressed I decided to give it a go. It was actually quite simple. Star at the edge of the subject and keep moving the focus inward ever so slightly depending on the complexity of the subject until you have a series of images that covers every point of the subject. Granted they advise you to use a tripod, but as I explained, I wasn't going to sneak up behind that gator with a 5.5ft tripod lol, but i tend to have a steady hand and knelt down bracing my elbow on my knee. Photoshop was able to align then without an issue. Not sure what to try it on next but i will find something that stays still long enough eventually. There is a tutorial inside this forum, it was a little complicated for me because I simply cant understand light-room, it annoyed me so bad I swore at it, then off it. I like PS Cs4 though.