Cyclamen Flower Macro #2
The entire frame is about 9mm top to bottom; the inner, dark purple flower center is about 2.5mm across!
This is my second focus stacking macro attempt for the same type of flower. This time, I tried to get a better composition of the central part of the flower. I also used controlled flash lighting; f/16; (SB-800, 1/32 + 1/3 EV power, about 6" away, flip-down diffuser only; eBay 4-channel remote). The flash made the individual shots sharper. I used 25 shots, combined with CombineZX. Same 50mm reverse coupled to 90mm lenses as the other shot.
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Ms Ladyred (64 months ago | reply)
Very beautiful
You are my winner!
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Doug Knisely (64 months ago | reply)
@Ms Ladyred: Thank you for the comments and the trophy!
[nico] www.nicodewal.com (64 months ago | reply)
Ooooh, very interesting! Amazing close-up!
The World Through My Eyes
lindseywilliams (64 months ago | reply)
whoa, sounds like a lot of work! but well worth it, gorgeous macro.
(seen in the world through my eyes)
bonsaibutterfly [deleted] (64 months ago | reply)
Beautiful! Nice work.
TWTME
MrClean1982 (64 months ago | reply)
Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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ecstaticist (64 months ago | reply)
Absolutely great! Love this.
Definitely a winner!!!
You deserve another one.
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Danny Perez Photography (64 months ago | reply)
Excellent shot!
Cesar R. (64 months ago | reply)
Great shot..
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Doug Knisely (64 months ago | reply)
@lindseywilliams: It was not so difficult since I had built a small, homemade rig that holds the focus rail and with a (wobbly!) bracket to hold the flash. Taking the multiple pictures was just a matter of shooting and turning the screw on the focus rail a tiny bit. The CombineZX software is so easy to use after you get the hang of it! Highly recommended.
Thanks, all, for the MyWinner comments! I really appreciate it.
@Cesar R.: Thanks for the invite; I will add it there.
KayCpics (64 months ago | reply)
Great macro. Love the color and detail.
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tbhf [deleted] (64 months ago | reply)
just superb clarity and purple great!
anitatanani (64 months ago | reply)
amazing....amazing shot
Redgum (63 months ago | reply)
This is worthy of becoming a Flaming Flower Macro!
You must add your picture to the Flaming Flower Macro Group"
Doug Knisely (63 months ago | reply)
@Redgum: Thanks for the invite. I will add it there, and I look forward to seeing what people upload to the group.
rev! (62 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flower Crazzzzzy!!!(ENTER THE 'NEW PHOTO OF THE WEEK CONTEST'), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Ms Ladyred (61 months ago | reply)
Hi ..I see that you are a member of radiant vista too
ஐ♥S๑mmeя βяeeZe♥ஐ (55 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Macro Mania, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Anna_Nelson (51 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called The Best Flowers Shots (invitations/comments), and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Please post this fantastic photo in:
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memeo1 (51 months ago | reply)
You are invited to add this, Amazingly Gorgeous Shot! to
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Austin T. (45 months ago | reply)
Great shot! I would love for you to join!
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jo92photos (43 months ago | reply)
An excellent capture
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*Please JOIN US* at Macro Life.
This shot is just what we need Brilliant !!
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~Mclaire~ [deleted] (39 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Flower Factory-Admin Faves-Flower Macros - Week 184, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
kakeyzz---- (36 months ago | reply)
close-up¯o photography
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benraineyfc (33 months ago | reply)
truely amazing pic mate, id love to get that good at macro shots one day
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