Daffodil Filaments

[Paul Iddon]

I took seven shots at slightly different focal points of the inside of the trumpet of a daffodil, and used CombineZP ( a free software tool) to stack all seven images to create the final image.

Once the stack was complete, I selected the centre filaments and on a separate layer sharpened them with a high pass filter at 60% opacity, and then in a new layer, inverted the selected area and ran NR on it, before a soft NR over the flattened image.

Finally, after adding the drop shadow border, I ran two passes of USM after reducing the image size for the web.


C&C as always.


Viewable Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Image Date: 2010:04:20 22:09:08
Caption: Modified by CombineZP

Full Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 450D
Lens: 105mm
Image Date: 2010-04-20 20:34:51 +0100
Focal Length: 105.0mm
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure Time: 0.0063 s (1/160)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: Manual
Exposure Mode: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (Manual)
Color Space: sRGB
Photographer: Copyright A View of the UK - Paul Iddon Photography










Paul.

 

[petersmart]

Well that's a lot of work but I'd say it was worth it - a really lovely image.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Thank you Peter. The hard work is done by CZP, it's a great piece of software.


Paul.

 

[Paul Iddon]

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In case anyone wants the free stacking programme, CombineZP is available HERE.


Paul.

 

[Dave.L]

Well done Paul, you have created a really nice image, excellent DOF and as crisp as a crisp thing.

Dave ....

 

[Paul Iddon]

Thanks Dave.

Crisp daffodils are probably the best ones


Paul.

 

[slt_roopan]

It's ultimate Paul, as ususal.
Well done.

 

[Paul Iddon]

It's ultimate Paul, as usual.
Well done.

Very kind of you


Paul.

 

[Breezy]

That is really fantastic, love all the detail.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Thank you Breezy

Paul.