woodlouse stack
Many thanks for all the kind comments...
no, this is all done handheld
this is done with Zerene Stacker, as it's really good at coping with the alignment issues you get with handheld stacking
no, this is all done handheld
Now thats very impressivewhat stacking program was it ?
this is done with Zerene Stacker, as it's really good at coping with the alignment issues you get with handheld stacking
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You should really read what the op wrote.
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I see that now!
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Canon 5D2 with MPE-65
first and last f11 1/80
all other shots f5.6/ 1/320
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Great picture.
I really struggle getting handheld shots to use in image stacking. The slightest movement is enough to alter the angle of view and cock things up, and I think the best I've managed successfully is 3 shots that I could stack.
Any tips? Is it even worth bothering with a moving subject?
I really struggle getting handheld shots to use in image stacking. The slightest movement is enough to alter the angle of view and cock things up, and I think the best I've managed successfully is 3 shots that I could stack.
Any tips? Is it even worth bothering with a moving subject?
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I do love this macro type images. I need to get a macros lens out with some tubes on I think.. See what I can do.
Very impressive image and great work on he stack!
Very impressive image and great work on he stack!
Many thanks for all the positive noises
The beauty of stacking is that there's no need for flash or other accoutrements to get in the way, so for me it's just out and about with the camera, and if I see something that looks like it needs it's picture taken then I'll just go for it. If it moves, well then there's plenty of other creatures around. I tend not to bother going out in the sunshine as most insects are way too active, best go for an overcast sort of day - this also means the natural lighting is softer so no harsh reflections.
And in terms of speed I'm probably taking about 1 shot every 0.5 seconds so if it's a stack of 40 or so shots then the beast has to be still for 20 seconds - this happens more often than you'd think as long as you approach with stealth so as not to disturb it. As a sort of mark of respect I leave in the same way so that the beast isn't disturbed afterwards either.
Any antenna or minimal leg movement can generally be touched up but if the subject moves significantly I'll immediately start another stack or just go off and find something else to annoy...
Not sure if there are any useful tips in there, but that's how I go about taking stacks, hope it's of some use.
The beauty of stacking is that there's no need for flash or other accoutrements to get in the way, so for me it's just out and about with the camera, and if I see something that looks like it needs it's picture taken then I'll just go for it. If it moves, well then there's plenty of other creatures around. I tend not to bother going out in the sunshine as most insects are way too active, best go for an overcast sort of day - this also means the natural lighting is softer so no harsh reflections.
And in terms of speed I'm probably taking about 1 shot every 0.5 seconds so if it's a stack of 40 or so shots then the beast has to be still for 20 seconds - this happens more often than you'd think as long as you approach with stealth so as not to disturb it. As a sort of mark of respect I leave in the same way so that the beast isn't disturbed afterwards either.
Any antenna or minimal leg movement can generally be touched up but if the subject moves significantly I'll immediately start another stack or just go off and find something else to annoy...
Not sure if there are any useful tips in there, but that's how I go about taking stacks, hope it's of some use.
