Forest Macro Photography Tips - Macro Walks ep1
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- A forest macro photography walk showing some tips and technique as well as the creatures I found and the photos I got. Hope you enjoy and comment which photo is your favorite :)
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My macro kit:
📷 Fujifilm X-H2
🔎 Laowa 25mm F/2.8 2.5-5x ultra macro
🔦 Nikon SB-900 Flash with Cygnustech Diffuser
My video kit:
📷 Lumix DC-G91
🔎 Olympus 12-60mm f/2.8 pro
Music: 'Vermillion' by Tobias Tinker, used with permission
Here under 7,000 subs. You’re doing great. NEVER change your style, tone, editing or ANYTHING to get more views. What a great channel. Happy my photography algorithm brought me here.
Awesome work. You make it look so easy. Could you maybe do a tutorial on how you shoot your photo stacks.
I'd be very interested aswell, I've not heard that term. But I am rather digital photography illiterate lol
The camera software does it. He takes a number of shots. The camera adjusts focus in tiny increments. Then the software blends the many shots together keying on the many focus points. I believe he is doing this in camera with a new model. … One can also do this back at home at the desktop with software.
Most likely using "focus bracketing". Some newer cameras have a setting that automatically adjusts the focus by small increments. Not many right now have it purely internal to the camera, for most it's still an external function often run by a PC.
His lens doesn't have autofocus and he changes focus by moving the camera closer while shooting burst mode. I use an a7rii. Very slow burst so I can't really do it well but I have gotten some incredible macro shots this way. Then after that it's got to be stack in photoshop. That has many tutorials on UA-cam. Just search for photo stacking in photoshop.
@@RonaldPlett The issue with moving the camera like that is that as you move it you wind up with slightly different perspectives and a slightly different field of view.. I've done that too (with my old Nikon D600, my a7II, my a7III, and my a6500), but the results are extremely variable.
I'm so impressed that you are getting hand held stacks with the Laowa 25mm. I rarely take mine out in the field because it's so hard to hand hold and usually use it inside on the rail. You've inspired me to have another go with it once we start getting into spring.
me too
Thank you! It's quite a challenge but definitely worth a try, and that lens can get some great results
@@naturefold I deleted an earlier reply because I thought for sure there was a rail I couldn't see under the diffuser. 🙂
The armoured Pil Woodlouse is incredible! Astonishing detail & colours…..
I thought UA-cam is dead. But you brought my hope back to life. 🥀
There's tons of great content to find, if you follow the right people... And honestly, YT does a fine job following your interests and suggesting new things to check. That's how i ended up on this video.
I feel the same. This is one of the things that makes my day. Please make more videos.
@@DobromirManchev it does, it really does. until it doesn't. until it can't recognize your interests or your interests are not in trends.
Incredibly fascinating...and I appreciate the use of scientific names!
Absolutely a plus plus as a fellow, macro photographer, using the same lens. I’m astounded at your stable shots.
I'm pretty sure that he doesn't drink coffee.... 😉
I love everything about this video. Your photography is amazing and you know how to make a GOOD video. 100000000/10
You're the first time I instantly subscribed to a channel after watching the first video.
Superb macro shots, high quality video film and editing, everything is great, even the way you approached the mic problem!
You're a natural, keep up the good work 👍🏻💪🏻
I really enjoy your videos. I shared your video with one of the best professional macro photographers. Your work is inspiring.
It's so great to see someone doing more "in the field" videos as opposed to endless lens reviews at a desk. Your videos are so much more motivating to get out and shoot.
It would be cool to hear about your settings sometimes magnification level, aperture. Especially with things like slime molds and springtails. I had that laowa lens with my R6, but got rid of it when I went to om system. So now I find myself trying to create those magnification levels with a raynox and/or telconverter.
Thanks for the videos!
I'm a photographer and I've always been a fan of macro. This amazing video makes me want jump into the macro world. thank you for the inspiration.
Stunning images
Breathtaking images! ❤❤
Your images and videos are amazing! Keep it up!
Very pleasant to watch and beautiful pictures as usual.
Your hand-held technique is remarkable. Maybe you could tell us more about it in one of your next video. That would be great to hear from on how you get prepared and how you control the camera movement with such a high magnification And what about your flash management ?
Keep up the good work Alexis, you are talented !
Thanks, seems like a lot of people want to see more on handheld technique so I'll definitely work on that in the future.
You mentioned the side lighting from your diffuser when shooting verticals. This seems to trouble very few people but it has caused me to try several designs for homemade diffusers that work equally well for verticals and horizontals. All have been failures to some degree even if a bit better than the standard diffuser type. I guess there is no market for this and many willing to buy those hoods. Good video.
Carry a white reflector card with you. Place nearby the subject to bounce light.
Man, I kinda forgot how much I enjoy pottering around in the woods on my own taking photos of cool stuff, this video is so beautiful and peaceful. I love insects and can't believe the shots you're getting out there in the field on such a simple rig, plus those shots of the slime moulds are just beautiful.
stunning work
I prefer the actual sounds of nature over music. Thank you for the video!
I much prefer videos that emphasize images over gear. Nicely done, with spectacular examples. Thanks for sharing. You inspire me to do more macro work.
There's a lot of positive comments already, but I just feel the need to also say that your work is impressively good, very inspirational. Pictures are awesome (handheld stack WOW!) and the video is nicely paced and contains valuable information. Definitely very glad I got this recommendation! Subbed :)
Applause for knowing and providing the names (common and latin) for your subjects. This places you WAY ahead of the many other photogs who can make pretty pictures.
Applause!
One type of photography that is fun is macro photography. Have fun photographing and enjoying the beauty of this small part of nature 📸👍
Just discovered your channel! Love your content. Your pictures are ethereal. I’d love to see an episode on handheld focus stacking. You seem to be a pro at it. Just subbed!
Awesome work young man, you have an amazing future in front of you. You’ll be one of the big masters in few years. Thanks
Very impressive pictures! Love the little outtake too 😂
Just awesome! Don't change anything except making more videos.
Very nice video and photos. Just found your channel, looking forward to more videos! Spring seems to have come pretty far where you live, may I ask what country/region this is?
Thanks Micael, you were a big inspiration for me getting into macro around 5 years ago and now for starting on UA-cam :)
I'm in Germany, generally these flower species appear around the end of February here and it will take a few more weeks for more insects to start being active, currently most of what I can find is on dead wood.
Happy to hear my channel inspired you! With this video you have inspired me to start looking under bark of dead trees. Maybe I can find some tiny creatures :) we have just gotten the white snow drop flowers here in Sweden.
Being a fan of both of you, I'm more than happy to hear that you inspire each others 😉
This channel has a BRIGHT future!
Superb work and excellent videos and hope your channel goes from strength to strength
Fabulous Alexis! Thanks for uploading these wonders.
Wow, such amazing photos and such a wonderfully simple video where the brilliant photography does the talking!
Amazing photos, didn't know this technique existed!
Yes, would love a video on your technique for handheld photo stack with the Laowa 25mm ultra macro. I still somewhat of a novice to macros. I have the same lens and trying to improve my macros.
Amazing work. Happy to have found you in my feed
Fascinating adventure ! Keep it up
Amazing photos! Great job ♥
Thank you UA-cam algorithm. What a lovely channel you have created Alexis. Your pleasant demeanour and photography skills got you one more sub. Keep up the great work.
From the the U.K.
Brilliant shots well done
Cool. I gave up on this hobby a whole ago. This might be enough to rekindle my passion. I'll be checking out more of your videos. Thank you.
You have INSANE talent - this style is so beautiful
Wow! i am deeply impressed about this wonderfull work. It looks so good. Phantastic job. Thank you for showing
Your photography is beautiful, and I really love the relaxing approach to your video! I instantly subscribed! :)
Very well made video (and audio) agan... and sooo beautiful pictures!
this is insanity alexis, great work. the video overall is very nicely made.
Very talented young photographer. Congratulations for those nice shoots 👌🏾
Whoah, that red ant shot is amazing. Fantastic macros!
Loving your videos Alexis. I’m considering delving into extreme macro photography and I’m finding your videos very inspirational. Obviously ultra macro with this type of lens is extremely challenging but you make it look simple!
Thank you for the video. Amazing work!
These are incredibly good shots, thank you very much and keep up the good work.
Beautiful work dude… I grew up with a father who has his phd in entomology- it’s really nice to see other people who are interested in bugs the same way he is
What a great video! Incredible shots.
Great!
this tiny animals need sunglasses when you shooting :P
You have some great images. I am really enjoying your videos. Well done.
Really enjoyed your video and photography. Nice work 👏👍
very nice men
was very good
i enjoyed
It is a new look for me
Thank you
I'll never understand how some people can just take all the rapidfire shots without 90% of them being shaky, for stacking.
Awesome shots!
Using a flash basically eliminates the issue of motion blur, the main challenge is just keeping steady enough that the angle doesn't change too much between shots.
@@naturefold yeah, that is the part that I can’t seem to do xD
Nice work! I really enjoyed your video and photography!
amazing video! I love your editing style. Keep up the awesome work!
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You're very good. Thanks for sharing. Great video.
Wonderfull macro images. Beautifully captured 😅
Please forgive my ignorance, as I know nothing at all about the Fuji system. How are you able to use a Nikon flash with a Fuji camera?
Also, I notice in some images you've used very high numbers of stacked images - are they really necessary to get the DoF or is there another reason for the high quantities of shots?
Finally, I currently use a Nikon Z50 and I've been looking for a camera that can do automated focus bracketing. I've tried two OM-1s and returned both because of what I now believe to be a fundamental flaw in the C-AF focusing. Until seeing your video, I wasn't aware that any Fuji cameras included focus stacking or bracketing. How do you have that working with a non-AF Laowa lens? EDIT - watched part 2 and now know that you are doing the stacks by moving the camera 😎
Sorry, lots of questions 😊
Lovely video Alexis. wonderful pictures as always
thank you!
Really impressive images and technique and great presentation. As stated by many a walk through tutorial on your stacking and maybe one on your edits would be great. Thanks for sharing.
I absolutely love your work.. amazing ♥
How do you get the flash recycle time so fast? My brand New Godox V860iii seems to take forever compared to this
I get so tempted to switch to olympus.. It looks so much more fun with focus stackin help
Totally amazing.. great work!
Hi Alexis, wonderfull work!!! With equipment are you using for that beatifull pictures?
Hello, can you tell us about the flash and settings you use when focus stacking with fuji body. How does the flash keep up with this in terms of charge when shooting 50-60 frames.
I use the flash in manual mode and usually between 1/32 and 1/16 power, at that power it can keep up with 10fps burst shooting without any issues
Thank you and best wishes@@naturefold
awesome video, amazing work
Incredible beautiful pictures. I wonder what software you use to make the stacking. 👍🏻❤️
Your macro photos are not only interesting and beautiful but nice and sharp! And at f4 (stacked) I am learning to shoot macro on a 100mm canon lens and with or without stacking I must shoot above f8 especially without a speed light since the depth of field on this lens is very shallow! Keep up the good work I will follow you for inspiration📷
do you use the shots when the flash didn't fire ? Or Is it 70 photos with flash, or 70 in total with and without ....?
Really inspiring work! I'm not even in the field of macro photography but I do have an old Canon FD 70-210 f/4 that has a Macro function on it, possibly not true macro but I'll give it a try on my local forest just like you do 👍 greetings from the south of Chile!
Wow..wow...wow.... Great photos, especially the spider which you stitched 2 photos together to get the whole body. It's flawless. I'm also a macro photography enthusiast and own the same lens as yours (plus Laowa 85mm f5.6 and a Sony 90mm f2.8). I rarely do focus stacking because it takes a lot of time and too difficult to get multiple shots right. Even if I did, I only stacked 3-5 photos. And you are stacking tens of photos and made it looks so easy. After watching your video, I just want to go out and shoot some macro photos!! Great work.
What a relax and nice video wow,
What settings does your flash have when you do stacking?
I'm interested view & background ❤
Hey, muss ehrlich sagen das deine Videos sehr beeindruckend sind. War eben auf INaturlist und habe gesehen das du die meisten Beobachtungen in ganz Deutschland hast, wirklich Respekt das ist verrückt. Habe durch deine Videos auch wieder Lust bekommen mehr Marco zu machen, aber mir fehlt einfach das Zubehör etc. und mein Equipment ist auch nicht das beste. Aber egal habe durch dich wieder Motivation bekommen und das ist das wichtigste. Das Equipment wird sich dann demnächst auch gekauft. Wie gesagt mach weiter so und wirklich tolle aufnahmen, vielleicht Erreiche ich ja auch irgendwann dieses Level :)
Vielen Dank :)
Incredible work!
Great work!
Curious why most of your shots are at f4? It seems maybe less frames would be needed at a much higher f8, f11, or more.
Is this due to limitations on your flash exposure settings?
Also curious what stackign software you've chosen.
Beautiful work!
It would be due to diffraction. At high magnification it will set it soon. F4 is most likely the sharpest setting. Plus, when you are this close, the difference isn't all that useful, you are going to need a lot of shots regardless.
I mostly stack at f4 since that is the sharpest aperture on the laowa 25mm, any higher and diffraction starts to kick in and I lose a lot of detail. At higher magnifications like 4x or 5x I usually stack at f/2.8 since at those magnifications there's quite a bit of diffraction even at f/4. I use zerene stacker for processing stacks.
@naturefold awesome. Good to know. I do all my macro work (more like extreme close ups of flowers, etc) painfully with extension tubes and don't have the same diffraction issues... but can't get nearly that magnification either. Thanks for the response!
Hi, just come across your channel, very impressed with your narrative and knowledge of your subject hope you continue with this first rate work. Result one new subscriber. 👍
which flash you use for macro as i see its recyle time is very fast.
I keep reading that Canon can do this (vs Olympus) but I haven't found a how to guide. Anyone have a link?
Man bugs are so cute upclose. Wish I had a forest or something I could go to, but I'm very much of the mind that if I stay here and bugs stay there we can all live in harmony. If I lift a piece of bark and a bug gets on my hand I'll have to go home and back to bed and just end the day
Very nice channel and beautiful videos, thanks😊 Regards Karl-David
i like your work but can you tell me what camera and flash you use, as i went out and bought a camera that did the photo stacking and flash but the flash did not work when the camera did the photos. could you be so kind as to let me know what camera you use and speedlite thank you and keep the videos coming kind regards Marilyn
Excellent work !
Great content Alexis, Thank you from sharing ! Very inspirational.
I registered immediately.
(got to learn about "stacking" now, hope that you have a video that explains)
Thank you! I will definitely do videos dedicated to focus stacking in future.
@@naturefold thank you :)
I am astounded by your images. How do you do image stacking hand held? And how do you get your flash to work so quickly?
This is top tier content! Keep it up
Exelant work!
Don't stop. Your good.
Ok I want to learn how to shoot like this, so amazing !!!!!
I am using a Canon 6D Mark II and the Canon 100mm macro lens, what do I need to get to capture similar those beautiful shots you show do I need a Laowa Lens ?
great images
amazing shots bravo ,, i have a question : the photo stacking is done by the camera itself or you r using a photo stacking programe
I process my stacks in post using Zerene stacker