Macro Backyard predator

void7910 · 08-31-2010, 08:52 AM

This is my first real attempt at focus stacking. Shot all 5 frames in the stack using my 50mm reversed on Pentax-K auto bellows extended to give 3x magnification. Unfortunately I forget where my aperture was set, likely around f11-f16, possibly f8 if it was bright day.

The subject is purposefully shot on an angle to convey a sense of motion, liveliness and realism. Given that this was shot in my "studio" (aka dining room) with a frozen specimen, I felt it was necessary to impart some life back into the picture.

Last edited by void7910; 08-31-2010 at 09:53 AM.

Adam · 08-31-2010, 09:39 AM

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I can't tell must from the size that's currently posted, but if that's 3x magnification, then wow- that's definitely some nice sharpness (plus you can't tell that it's not the original photo).

void7910 · 08-31-2010, 09:55 AM

Thanks. The post-stack pre-touchup image had lots of artifacts. This image is the result of 2hours of touch up work, pulling in specific areas from specific frames in the stack.

here's a link (that works) to a re-sized image: re-sized image

08-31-2010, 08:52 AM	#1
void7910 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 46	Backyard predator Lens: Pentax-M 50mm f1.7 Camera: Kx Photo Location: New Hamburg, On ISO: 800 Shutter Speed: 3s This is my first real attempt at focus stacking. Shot all 5 frames in the stack using my 50mm reversed on Pentax-K auto bellows extended to give 3x magnification. Unfortunately I forget where my aperture was set, likely around f11-f16, possibly f8 if it was bright day. The subject is purposefully shot on an angle to convey a sense of motion, liveliness and realism. Given that this was shot in my "studio" (aka dining room) with a frozen specimen, I felt it was necessary to impart some life back into the picture. Last edited by void7910; 08-31-2010 at 09:53 AM.

08-31-2010, 09:39 AM	#2
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void7910 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 46 Original Poster	Thanks. The post-stack pre-touchup image had lots of artifacts. This image is the result of 2hours of touch up work, pulling in specific areas from specific frames in the stack. here's a link (that works) to a re-sized image: re-sized image

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