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hayath
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The macro rig finally gained some level of completion with the mini-ballhead, this now allows for the flash to be right on top of the front element of the lenses (even with the ETs/TCs)

That coupled with a DIY "parcel box diffuser" with some kitchen tissue for diffusion.

Here are some results at varying magnifications
1. Dreamy, 1:1


2. Housefly closeup, ~3:1


3. Mealy bug, 2:1


4. Tiny caterpillar 3:1


5. Tiny jumping spider trying to look cute - puppy like. 3:1


6. Ant sipping on a drop of honey. 3:1


All are single handheld shots.
Note to self: Really need to accelerate technique and will to start stacking

Thoughts folks?

Cheers,
Hayath



Jul 31, 2012 at 01:49 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Light testing...1,2,3..


Looking good, although I don't like a large area of white as a background.

Harold



Jul 31, 2012 at 05:19 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Light testing...1,2,3..


Thank you Harold.
In the case of the fly, did not have a choice..it chose a white sack to go perch on



Jul 31, 2012 at 07:15 AM
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looking very good hayath.
some great detail .



Jul 31, 2012 at 08:23 AM
hayath
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Light testing...1,2,3..


Thank you Denis. Did miss critical focus on the caterpillar, but shared for the light


Jul 31, 2012 at 10:37 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Light testing...1,2,3..


nicely done,light looking good


Jul 31, 2012 at 10:57 AM
hayath
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Light testing...1,2,3..


Thank you Michael


Aug 01, 2012 at 12:05 AM
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Looking good
Brian v.



Aug 01, 2012 at 12:41 AM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Light testing...1,2,3..


hayath wrote:
Thank you Harold.
In the case of the fly, did not have a choice..it chose a white sack to go perch on


If you have PhotoShop open the image and go to the Image menu.

Select Replace Color. Check Selection then slide the Lightness slider to the left to give a grey which I think looks good as a background.

Harold



Aug 01, 2012 at 02:18 AM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Light testing...1,2,3..


Thank you Brian!

Ah, that's a very interesting top Harold....will give it a shot



Aug 01, 2012 at 02:37 AM
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hayath wrote:
Ah, that's a very interesting tip Harold....will give it a shot

I don't really know what I am doing with the dark arts of PS! It should be possible to make the background coloured but grey works for me in this case.

Harold



Aug 01, 2012 at 02:53 AM





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