Technical Description of Macro Photography Session - Plant Excerpts
Hi everybody :)
Technical Description of Macro Photography Session of Plant Excerpts
- Session Purpose
The main objective of the macro photography session is to capture detailed images of two distinct biological plant specimens, with a focus on thoroughly observing and documenting all characteristics and visual details. Furthermore, i seek to create attractive visual compositions for publication on this blog, aiming to share the beauty and complexity of these natural structures.
Used equipments
Camera: Canon EOS 600D Digital SLR with CMOS sensor
Lens: EFS 18-55mm with f/2 maximum aperture, allowing shallow depth of field and capturing fine details.
Used inverter ring
Tripod: not used
Lighting: Adjustable LED lights to provide soft, even lighting, avoiding harsh shadows and highlighting the details of structures.
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.
Camera Settings
Focus Mode: Manual focus to ensure precision in specific details of plant structures.
Aperture: Variable aperture between f/1 and f/2 for adequate depth of field, ensuring all important details are in focus.
ISO: Low ISO setting (400-800) 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.
Procedures
- Environment Preparation:
Assembling the macro photography set in a controlled environment, minimizing the presence of dust and ensuring a clean surface for positioning the specimens. - Section Positioning:
Placing sections in positions that highlight their unique characteristics, using appropriate supports to keep them 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.
Specimen 1: Miniature Pinecone
Description: The first specimen resembles a miniature pine cone. It has a compact structure with overlapping scales that form a repetitive and symmetrical pattern.
Dimensions: Approximately 1-2 cm long and 0.5-1 cm wide.
Texture: Rough surface with well-defined scales.
Specimen 2: Structure with Antennas
Description: The second specimen has a structure that resembles small antennas, with a thin and long stem, ending in a small seed or capsule at the tip.
Dimensions: The stem is approximately 3-5 cm long, with the capsule at the tip measuring approximately 0.2-0.5 cm in diameter.
Texture: Smooth and flexible stem, with the capsule having a slightly rough texture.
Let me present today’s model:
![](https://images.hive.blog/768x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/aleister/23tm72YVrv6yCRgcRhGgdyeT6MsVkAgtQrK3Abu9r6vp9N4jcP7krYpzRDcxKbniS666h.jpg)
![](https://images.hive.blog/768x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/aleister/23u5bkDD9oE9SyEuk2Q4WPpE22k8mTgkHt2h1sv4MD6xMzJFTBRQJEaBBEr6Bu36wHrfr.jpg)
Before moving onto the result...
- My introductory thoughts about macro photography:
The field of macro photography is a domain replete with limitless possibilities and boundless creativity. It is truly remarkable how the use of macro lenses, with their capability to produce beautifully blurred backgrounds, can yield such a diverse array of images rich in contrast and texture.
Macro photography unveils a world of intricate details that often escape the naked eye. It is as if an entirely new universe unfolds before the lens, inviting us to explore and appreciate the beauty inherent in the minutiae of everyday life.
What makes macro photography so captivating is its ability to offer a new perspective on the world around us. With the right technique and vision, even the most mundane subjects can be transformed into works of art, each image telling its own unique story.
There are no limits to what can be captured. Each object becomes a potential subject, where the ordinary becomes extraordinary, where even the smallest details can evoke a feeling of surprise.
Let's now move onto the result:
To finish, i leave you with some considerations regarding these photo sessions:
Examining miniature subjects through macro photography reveals a compelling domain where minute details assume significant importance. Immersing oneself in the intricacies of these diminutive objects allows for the recognition of the often-overlooked beauty within this microenvironment. Each image captures a fleeting moment, showcasing the complexity hidden within the small-scale elements of nature. The essence of macro photography lies in its ability to elevate ordinary subjects to extraordinary levels, offering an intimate and captivating perspective.
The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)
![](https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/aleister/Eo1uXzYGZ1u9sf8emF4NkaQDbNboaKDW5LoqFdKE6vWqJHnoeZ2TtDeRL6Bb2VvsZyi.png)
These photos weren't taken with a tripod
Camera - Canon EOS 600D
Lens - EFS 18-55mm
Location - Portugal
![5bEGgqZEHBMe6s3wiPgGFTi3naqHERgdwJew6rJYRaB3RR7sSAdZKnpJrzBaM479LAPQZP9wVK4uxkMRP7miPfoHap3ywgiq.gif](https://images.hive.blog/0x0/https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/aleister/48PuiSSxQj3pqz6VtNFaomyvc7HbZjNwUm96kAv8oQT2n8tHbeVddnij6kpn5MgDcq.gif)
See you soon
Thank you for watching
Never forget
The price of anything is the amount of life you trade for it.
Time is life... value yours, make every fraction worth it.
I love finding educational material in relation to any genre of photography, in this case: Macro. There are a lot of details here and technical specifications that could be helpful to many and that's great. Thanks for sharing it with us @aleister friend!
I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the educational material on this article :) Macro really does allow us to explore a world of incredible details that often go unnoticed. Thank you for your positive comment @dimascastillo90 Cheers :)
👏 Keep Up the good work on Hive ♦️ 👏
❤️ @dimascastillo90 suggested sagarkothari88 to upvote your post ❤️
🙏 Don't forget to Support Back 🙏
Thank you :)
@aleister, you are most welcome!
Please Support Back
Here is !PIZZA token gift for you
@hivecurators, sorry! You need more to stake more $PIZZA to use this command.
The minimum requirement is 20.0 PIZZA staked.
More $PIZZA is available from Hive-Engine or Tribaldex
!discovery shots
!VSC
Hey Visual friend!... You've given all your VSC today to your favorite authors! You want to give more VSC Tokens? Perfect! Come and get more through: VSC MARKET
¡Hola amigo Visual!... ¡Hoy has dado todos tus VSC a tus autores favoritos! ¿Quieres dar más VSC Tokens? ¡Perfecto! Ven y consigue más a través de: VSC MARKET
Thank you :)
This post was shared and voted inside the discord by the curators team of Discovery-it in collaboration with Visual Shots community.
Discovery-it is also a Witness, vote for us here
Delegate to us for passive income. Check our 80% fee-back Program
Thank you :)
This post has been, manually curated by the Bilpcoin team. You may observe our lower reputation, due to BAD Downvotes. We express the truth, which sometimes results in Downvotes, but we remain undeterred. Don't hesitate to engage with us. Together, we can address abuse on Hive. #onelove Bilpcoin team
!WEED !GIF !LOL !PGM !BEER !DOOK
Awesome details captured once again! People like you help us get new perspective over common things that we won't be able to observe otherwise. So thank you for this! :)
Thank you so much for your kind words @gabrielatravels I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the details captured. It's wonderful to know that it helps provide a new perspective on everyday things. Your support and appreciation mean a lot. Thank you :)
No problem at all. It was really the pleasure all mine 🥰
I have no doubt about the results in terms of your macro photography, there are always new variations and innovations that amaze me, the level of detail is very ugly to see from some of the flowers that are your object today, amazing shots friends.
Thank you so much for your comment @furkanmamplam :) I'm delighted to hear that you enjoy the variations and innovations in this photography session. Capturing the intricate details of flowers is truly a passion of mine. Your appreciation and support mean a lot. Thank you :)
Thanks for aharing the equipments and procedures. I'm amazed to see a lot of preparations when using a camera. I've used to phones with Macro Cam features, but the quality using DSLR Cams is still the best, incomparable with any phones. Beautiful captures you have there. 💗
Thank you for your kind words @ayane-chan :) I'm glad you found the information about the equipment and procedures helpful. While phone cameras have come a long way, there's something special about the quality and detail you can achieve with a DSLR. I'm thrilled you enjoyed the captures. Thank you for your support :)
I like this, it's really wonderful
Glad you like it :) thank you