"TM" The Microcosm - Macro Photography Session - Technical Description
Hi everyone :)
During another one of those walks I take in the mountains near my home, I came across a small rock in the bed of a stream near one of the trails I usually follow. Its surface reveals a mosaic of tones, with nuances of brown, gray and small reddish and bluish reflections that shone under the light filtered by the trees. Still damp from the water that enveloped it, it had tiny plants clinging to its irregular curves, like traces of a long journey along the course of the stream. The idea is always the same, to collect and record in detail through macro photography, exploring textures and highlighting contrasts. Each image revealed a new microcosm, a story sculpted by time and nature.
Technical Description of Macro Photography Session
Used equipments
Camera: Canon EOS 600D Digital SLR with CMOS sensor
Lens: EFS 18-55mm with f/5 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.
- 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.
Let's see some results:
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 (400) 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.
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.
Session Purpose
The main objective of this macro photography session is to capture detailed images of this structure, 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 this structure.
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.
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.
The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)
These photos weren't taken with a tripod
Camera - Canon EOS 600D
Lens - EFS 18-55mm
Location - Portugal
See you soon
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The price of anything is the amount of life you trade for it.
Time is life... value yours, make every fraction worth it :)
those are very detailed pictures. Loved these photographs with your lighting and composition to highlight textures and contrasts.
Glad you like it, thank you, cheers
Small rocks are always undoubtedly a immense world were we can "dive" deep... and dream with another "reality". Great set of captures!
These little gems full of details never disappoint when they become the focus of this type of photographic approach :) thanks for stopping by my friend. Hug ;)
I do remember that type of photographic approach that, IMHO, is a very great personal signature, that some years ago I asked you the "permission" to use it too... Do you remember? It was on another platform. I was immediately captured by the magic of your photos :)
Of course I remember :) It’s great to hear that this photographic approach left such an impression on you. Your kind words mean a lot, and I’m honored that you found inspiration in these sessions :) Huge hug my friend :)