First bug eye closeup

broby6

This pic is a step up for me but I realize it isn't in the same league with most of the shots posted here. I took this on a tripod with a reversed 55mm 'normal' lens on the end of my Tamron 90. I think I set the focus a little too far in causing the fuzzy spot in the eye on the left. Does this make sense or is something else going on there?

Bob Roby

Lord Vetinari

Good one- think you are right as the DOF gets very narrow at higher mags (people often use focus stacking to get round this).

BrianV.

Skippy

broby6 wrote:

This pic is a step up for me but I realize it isn't in the same league with most of the shots posted here. I took this on a tripod with a reversed 55mm 'normal' lens on the end of my Tamron 90. I think I set the focus a little too far in causing the fuzzy spot in the eye on the left. Does this make sense or is something else going on there?

Bob Roby

Hi Bob check out the wonderful Tutorial Brian wrote about IMAGE STACKING
http://www.dgrin.com/showthread.php?t=61316

You too can produce more detailed images with that technique,
with the equipment you are using now

... Skippy
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broby6

Thanks for commenting
Actually the bug left after I got the one shot. Using the tripod has its disadvantages with live subjects.

Skippy I've been reading Brian's hints and tutorials all over the place. He has inspired me to try his handheld technique, using a pole to steady things.

Incidentally Brian, thank you for taking the time to create your tutorials and to share the setups you use to get all those marvelous images.

Now if I just apply all this and practice maybe I'll get a showstopper image too. Anyway it's sure fun trying.

Bob