I've posted this and other shots from the trip to Turkey on the Manual Focus Nikon Glass thread but see no reason to ignore this fine thread that invites "the Best" of our work.
Dexter, having your first picture at the top with the models hips in the centre is truly mesmerising.
That curving shape is beautiful.
The background is nicely blurred and doesn't detract from the image even though when you force yourself to look there is a lot going on in the background.
Nice colours, gives me a relaxing summer afternoon feel.
Well done.
Great posts by the others here as well. Thanks. Nice to see another Aussie posting too.
First, Beautiful picture.
Second. I'm so sorry. Even a year later a true friend is missed.
I got my first dog, Rocky, a couple of years ago. I cannot believe how much a part of my life he has become. I hate to think of ever losing him... Dogs are such wonderful companions...
Monty
The shot below is composed of about more than 10 frames since at this macro level, the focus is very thin, so focus stacking is needed. I have edited this in CS5 but no cropping. I would recommend to use a drawing tablet when doing this type of project as it is more efficient and less stressfull compared to using a mouse.
The Ipod earphone is sitting on top of an old Hasselblad focusing screen and some blu-tak to keep it in place due to focus stacking requirements. Focus stacking software used is Helicon Focus.
Nikon D7000, Nikkor 35mm f/2 nonAi, extension tubes, SB28, diffuser and reflector, Helicon Focus (focus stacking), CS5, Wacom Intuos Honey, I Supersized my Ipod Earphones by ReyGay, on Flickr
Hey thanks Zichar! What makes it even crazier is that I haven't positioned the lighting in one spot, so it was everywhere and this made it a bit complicated on the Helicon focus retouch. CS5 was used to remove annoying artifacts that can't be removed by Helicon and a couple of dust on the stereo jack. There was no dust on the earplugs. Cheers!
