Spider Macros
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Lovely shots, I rather like the shallow DoF but yes, the focus is nailed.
Must admit I'd also like to know the PP process on these really cool images. I often see macro shots with very cool processing on the likes ot 500px and 1x.com but just don't know how to achieve it effectively.
Must admit I'd also like to know the PP process on these really cool images. I often see macro shots with very cool processing on the likes ot 500px and 1x.com but just don't know how to achieve it effectively.
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cheers all! Glad you like them. Its a little out of my comfort zone to be honest. I have shot macro before, but hardly every with a tripod and never with off camera flash.
yeah - 150mm Macro at f2.8 is super shallow. I think I should have probably shot higher - maybe f5-8 but that's something to consider next time (very new to this and winging it a bit). These where mostly shot on Manual, with a set of Pixel King radio triggers and a 430EXII hand held. I have a simple softbox attachment for the 430EXII. I would set the shot up and keep firing off shots experimenting with the lighting.
I probably shot about 3-5 shots each, the issue more than anything was the fact the wind was blowing them in and out of focus.
Other than that - No idea what WB was. I normally adjust it in lightroom (start with Auto) and adjust from there. I do know that the last shot was actuary naturally quite warm , but I adjusted the WB to tint it blue. Maybe not accurate, but it looks visually better.
Good focussing - looks like DOF is real shallow though but you've done a fab job with itWhat have you used for lighting, I really like the processing/white balance you've applied
yeah - 150mm Macro at f2.8 is super shallow. I think I should have probably shot higher - maybe f5-8 but that's something to consider next time (very new to this and winging it a bit). These where mostly shot on Manual, with a set of Pixel King radio triggers and a 430EXII hand held. I have a simple softbox attachment for the 430EXII. I would set the shot up and keep firing off shots experimenting with the lighting.
I probably shot about 3-5 shots each, the issue more than anything was the fact the wind was blowing them in and out of focus.
Other than that - No idea what WB was. I normally adjust it in lightroom (start with Auto) and adjust from there. I do know that the last shot was actuary naturally quite warm , but I adjusted the WB to tint it blue. Maybe not accurate, but it looks visually better.