"LB" Like a Bone | Macro Photography Session - Technical Description

9 months ago

Hello everyone :)

In my second macro photography session, I added a new find to the stone that I had already photographed previously. This time, the object of interest is a small, almost entirely white stone with intriguing details. Its pale tones contrast with small brownish touches, which look like deposits of galvanized earth, forming unique patterns on the surface. At certain angles, photographic records give it a curious appearance, almost resembling fragments of fossilized bone.

Camera Settings

Focus Mode: Manual focus to ensure precision in specific details of the structure.
Aperture: Variable aperture between f/3 and f/4 for adequate depth of field, ensuring all important details are in focus.
ISO: Low ISO setting (800) to minimize noise in images.
Shutter Speed: Adjust shutter speed as needed to avoid underexposure, while maintaining a value that allows you to capture sharp details.

Let's see some results:

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/3 | Exposure time: 1/350 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/3 | Exposure time: 1/350 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/550 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/3 | Exposure time: 1/350 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

Among the numerous techniques available for macro photography, this method is arguably the most cost-effective and efficient for individuals possessing a camera with a removable lens. By simply detaching the lens and reversing its direction, and employing an inversion ring, the process becomes more manageable and streamlined.

Procedures

Environment Preparation:
Assembling the macro photography set in a controlled environment, minimizing the presence of dust and ensuring a clean and dark surface for positioning the subject.
Section Positioning:
Placing the subject in position that highlight the unique characteristics, using appropriate supports to keep the example stable.
Lighting Adjustment:
Setting the LED lights to provide uniform illumination, adjusting the intensity and angle of the lights to eliminate unwanted shadows.
Image Capture:
Taking multiple shots with variations in aperture settings, shutter speed and capture angle, exploring different perspectives and compositions.
Image Review:
Immediate analysis of images captured on the camera's viewfinder to ensure that all desired details were captured sharply and clearly.
Post-Production Editing:
Importing images into editing software (Adobe Photoshop CS) to adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness and remove any imperfections.

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/3 | Exposure time: 1/350 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/550 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

_{F-stop: F/3 | Exposure time: 1/350 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/3 | Exposure time: 1/350 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/550 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/400 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

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_{F-stop: F/4 | Exposure time: 1/550 sec. | ISO speed: ISO 800}

My introductory thoughts about macro photography:

The world of macro photography is a field full of endless possibilities and limitless creativity. It's fascinating how the use of macro lenses, capable of creating softly blurred backgrounds, allows the capture of incredibly varied images, rich in contrast and texture.
This technique reveals a world of minute details that normally go unnoticed by the naked eye. It's as if a new reality unfolds before our lenses, inviting us to explore and admire the beauty present in the little things of everyday life.
What makes macro photography so captivating is its ability to transform our view of the world. With the right technique and approach, even the most ordinary elements can become true works of art, each image telling its own unique story.
The possibilities are limitless. Any object can become a protagonist, where the banal becomes extraordinary and the smallest details awaken a feeling of enchantment.

The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)