The unknown soldier.

jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
edited August 4, 2011 in Other Cool Shots
My first attempt in focus stacking. I combined 12 images using Photoshop CS5. Thank you very much for viewing.

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Nikon D70, 50mm lens on PK-13 extension ring, ISO 200, f/16 at 1/250 second.
Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

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  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited August 1, 2011
    This is my simple setup for this shot:

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    Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

    http://imagesbyjirobau.blogspot.com/
    http://500px.com/williebau
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    Was just talking to a friend tonight about stacking photos. Something I've not done yet, but want to give a try.

    Photo turned out great thumb.gif Paper towels are wonderful aren't they .. so many ways to use them :D
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    Thanks for viewing, Mary, Just like you I haven't done focus stacking before so what better way to learn it than to simply try it, right? :D I had to add the paper towel since I can only go 1/16th power as the lowest setting on the Nikon SB-24 Flash. The paper towel allowed me to get the light intensity right without blowing the highlights. thumb.gif
    Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

    http://imagesbyjirobau.blogspot.com/
    http://500px.com/williebau
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    jiro wrote: »
    Thanks for viewing, Mary, Just like you I haven't done focus stacking before so what better way to learn it than to simply try it, right? :D I had to add the paper towel since I can only go 1/16th power as the lowest setting on the Nikon SB-24 Flash. The paper towel allowed me to get the light intensity right without blowing the highlights. thumb.gif

    Did you find a tutorial on how to do the stacking? If so .. could you share it with me :D

    I don't have a flash, but I would think I could use a light. At least try it anyway.

    Again .. turned out great thumb.gif
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • Bend The LightBend The Light Registered Users Posts: 1,887 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    I tried stacking a few times. I struggled with any image that was more complex, or with poorer light. I think jiro has got it exactly right...simple subject, great light.
    Fun subject too.
    Nice one.
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    Dogdots wrote: »
    Did you find a tutorial on how to do the stacking? If so .. could you share it with me :D

    I don't have a flash, but I would think I could use a light. At least try it anyway.

    Again .. turned out great thumb.gif

    Thanks, Mary. This is the guide I followed to the the focus stacking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=intzev1gsbI
    thumb.gif Hope this helps
    Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

    http://imagesbyjirobau.blogspot.com/
    http://500px.com/williebau
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    Bend The Light wrote: »
    I tried stacking a few times. I struggled with any image that was more complex, or with poorer light. I think jiro has got it exactly right...simple subject, great light.
    Fun subject too.
    Nice one.

    Thank you very much for viewing and for your nice comment, BTL. thumb.gif
    Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

    http://imagesbyjirobau.blogspot.com/
    http://500px.com/williebau
  • DogdotsDogdots Registered Users Posts: 8,795 Major grins
    edited August 2, 2011
    jiro wrote: »
    Thanks, Mary. This is the guide I followed to the the focus stacking: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=intzev1gsbI
    thumb.gif Hope this helps

    Thank you very much :D:D:D
    Mary
    www.Dogdotsphotography.com
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2011
    Dogdots wrote: »
    Thank you very much :D:D:D

    You are always welcome, Mary. thumb.gif
    Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

    http://imagesbyjirobau.blogspot.com/
    http://500px.com/williebau
  • DaddyODaddyO Registered Users Posts: 4,466 Major grins
    edited August 3, 2011
    Love the simple set up. Really displays well how easy it can be and to just go give it a try sometime.
    You got a nice return for your effort. I know I'd be happy with it.
    Michael
  • jirojiro Registered Users Posts: 1,865 Major grins
    edited August 4, 2011
    DaddyO wrote: »
    Love the simple set up. Really displays well how easy it can be and to just go give it a try sometime.
    You got a nice return for your effort. I know I'd be happy with it.

    Thank you very much, Michael. thumb.gif
    Sitting quietly, doing nothing. Spring comes and the grass grows by itself.

    http://imagesbyjirobau.blogspot.com/
    http://500px.com/williebau
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