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Hello! Thank you for the video! Is there any difference between the diffusor you always show and the ones that you put directly on the flash (like a cap, hope you know what i mean)?
Same. Rarely do I make it out in the early morning when it's cool and insects are more sedentary. When I see something worth shooting I usually feel I have about 5 seconds to get my shot (if I'm lucky).
I actually LOVE the picture at 6:50 lol! I think the straggly petals go perfectly with the kind of straggly hairs of the insect, and I love the colors. Don't get me wrong, I love bright, full, 'perfect' flowers too, but sometimes I think a dead or dying flower adds so much visual interest and makes a shot more unique.
Just like with every single video, everyone always leaves this comment. Just because you like the subject or even the photo as a whole doesn’t mean you can’t communicate its ideas more clearly. It isn’t ugly because its withered, its “ugly” because there is no real direction or focus
@@melody3741 Just like with all art, it's subjective. Just because the piece doesn't match up with the "rules" of the art form (which are definitely useful to know but can always be broken) doesn't mean it's ugly. I really like it and I would honestly hang it on my wall. At the end of the day, it isn't ugly or beautiful. It just is. And then we have opinions about it. In your opinion it's ugly, in my opinion it's beautiful. Neither of us is right or wrong. 🤷 But if you mistake your opinion for fact, THEN you're wrong. 😉
A tip if you want to ID the insect - take multiple pictures from multiple angles. The head on shot of a beetle might make a great picture, but you're generally much more likely to get an ID with a dorsal shot.
Cannot believe when I look at my older macro shots now how messy the backgrounds where - a lot to be learned on these photographic u- tube tutorials a very clear and informative video there Micael. 👍
Really good advice! Thank you! I have personally done all the mistakes in the past, some I may still keep repeating today at times. But one thing I would like to differ in opinion a little though is that at least in the beginning, as an inexperienced photographer, it was good for me NOT to use flash, as it made me work harder in finding good lighting and figuring out the settings so that I can get a sharp and pleasing image. Yes, it didn't always work out but I learned so much from it and about the settings and functions of my camera. And only later it was the time to add flash! Which again lead me to work hard in figuring out how to use it, how to make the most of all the settings and how to apply them in different situations.
Once again you nailed it. I’m like a sponge right now soaking up as much as I can and trying to apply as many of your tips as possible. BTW, just purchased the v350 as you suggested. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Brilliant video, all 8 tips are super useful. About to pull the trigger on a ring flash, not gonna bother now, I'll just add a diffuser to my current flash. Thank you.
I had fun working through all of these mistakes. I feel like I had to go through them all to gain the deeper understanding of the limitations they put on my photography. Like a trip down memory lane, I can remember the times I learned these lessons. Excellent video!
Great video Micael, I agree with all of the tips except for the use of ring flashes. In my experience, they are great and an easy solution if you know how to handle the exposure.
Thank you. Im not new to photography...but wanted something less stress than photojournalism...ive been experimenting with macro and im in live with photography again. Thanks for these.
The background one elevates pictures sooo much. If there isn't good enough contrast or it's just too messy I get so sad, since usually it can be fixed by just moving a little as you pointed out. Seriously, I can't tell you how many pictures ended up in trash just because of this. And I shoot flowers! I have all the time in the world T-T
I have no experience in macro phtotography, but your points make sense. Most of the points apply for all type of photography as well. My take away from your video is the flash. I thought twin or ring flash will do the trick. Just regular flash with diffuser surprises me. I will need try it. That would save me money since I don't need to buy expensive ring flash.
Micael, thank you so much for your advice, they seem obvious, though many of them I am constantly and can't stop being surprised of poor results. Especially I am so much grateful for convincing me not to purchase ring flash, which I was going to do, believing that it was designed for macro photography.
Great video thanks. Recently bought my Nikon D500 plus a Godox flash with diffuser. Just waiting for my newly bought Macro lense Sigma 105mm 2.8 to start Macro photography.
Great video! Thanks for sharing but i want to share something about the 'not minding the background' park. We have seen photographers re-locating the animals such as frogs, snakes, stick insects in our nature park just to have their preferred background and this practice has harmed the natural habitat of the animals. Now our authority has imposed all photographers/visitors to be accompanied by the park ranger. No one is allowed to touch or re-locate the animals/insects in our nature park anymore.
Great tips I do somewhat disagree with the ring flash comment. Yes! The twin light flashes are better as you have better control of diffusion. Yes, ring flashes often produce ugly images but they also help with some awesome images. I do intend to move to the Canon MT-26RT this year though as proper diffusion takes your macro images forward
Thank you so very much! Next week I'm getting my macro lens and I will try not to make these mistakes :D :)) I'm sure there are plenty others to make, though.. :D
Congratulations, Michael, this is one of the best videos about making really good macro photographs that I have found online. Thanks a lot for these invaluable tips. Actually, I think that these mistakes are not only made by beginners. I have learned so much about macro photography from your videos. Keep up the good work!
The worst thing about white balance is that when you stack photos, the AWB can use 2 different temperatures for different shots, even when the lighting is virtually the same.
I probably won't be able to buy a flash anytime soon, though there is one built into my d3400, so that is much better than nothing, maybe with macro photography it won't be too bad since I have to shoot from so close.
I really like your video, it helps a lot since I am trying to get into macro photography. What kind of diffuser do you use? A lot of the ones I am finding are almost like caps that cover the flash.
What an eye opener video. Thank you Micael !! One question: what is the diffuser that you use in the video? I would like to buy one for my flash. Thanks!!
Discovered your videos recently and have found them very good. Hope to benefit from your tips. However one of your mistakes about shooting in direct sunlight I find confusing. I am an entomologist and I do know that casting a shadow over insects Where I come -Ireland- from usually means you don't see them again. Shadows mean predators so they fly off. So you have to shoot in direct sunlight as that is where the insects tend to be.
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Hello! Thank you for the video! Is there any difference between the diffusor you always show and the ones that you put directly on the flash (like a cap, hope you know what i mean)?
Ha ha... 'many new photographers are just happy if they get the focus right on the insect'... That is sooo me right now.
And me 😂
Sounds like me. Need to be careful henceforth
Same here 😅
Same. Rarely do I make it out in the early morning when it's cool and insects are more sedentary. When I see something worth shooting I usually feel I have about 5 seconds to get my shot (if I'm lucky).
Mee too🤣
Thanks!
Thanks for the contribution :)
You have been a great help in understanding insect macro photography. Keep up the good work. Lou
I actually LOVE the picture at 6:50 lol! I think the straggly petals go perfectly with the kind of straggly hairs of the insect, and I love the colors. Don't get me wrong, I love bright, full, 'perfect' flowers too, but sometimes I think a dead or dying flower adds so much visual interest and makes a shot more unique.
Just like with every single video, everyone always leaves this comment. Just because you like the subject or even the photo as a whole doesn’t mean you can’t communicate its ideas more clearly. It isn’t ugly because its withered, its “ugly” because there is no real direction or focus
@@melody3741 Just like with all art, it's subjective. Just because the piece doesn't match up with the "rules" of the art form (which are definitely useful to know but can always be broken) doesn't mean it's ugly. I really like it and I would honestly hang it on my wall. At the end of the day, it isn't ugly or beautiful. It just is. And then we have opinions about it. In your opinion it's ugly, in my opinion it's beautiful. Neither of us is right or wrong. 🤷 But if you mistake your opinion for fact, THEN you're wrong. 😉
A tip if you want to ID the insect - take multiple pictures from multiple angles. The head on shot of a beetle might make a great picture, but you're generally much more likely to get an ID with a dorsal shot.
All your points make good sense. Millions of future photos will now be improved. Thanks.
Micael, your such a gentleman giving us your professional input. Thank You.
Cannot believe when I look at my older macro shots now how messy the backgrounds where - a lot to be learned on these photographic u- tube tutorials a very clear and informative video there Micael. 👍
Excellent video
Really good advice! Thank you! I have personally done all the mistakes in the past, some I may still keep repeating today at times. But one thing I would like to differ in opinion a little though is that at least in the beginning, as an inexperienced photographer, it was good for me NOT to use flash, as it made me work harder in finding good lighting and figuring out the settings so that I can get a sharp and pleasing image. Yes, it didn't always work out but I learned so much from it and about the settings and functions of my camera. And only later it was the time to add flash! Which again lead me to work hard in figuring out how to use it, how to make the most of all the settings and how to apply them in different situations.
Once again you nailed it. I’m like a sponge right now soaking up as much as I can and trying to apply as many of your tips as possible. BTW, just purchased the v350 as you suggested. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Brilliant video, all 8 tips are super useful. About to pull the trigger on a ring flash, not gonna bother now, I'll just add a diffuser to my current flash. Thank you.
I had fun working through all of these mistakes. I feel like I had to go through them all to gain the deeper understanding of the limitations they put on my photography.
Like a trip down memory lane, I can remember the times I learned these lessons.
Excellent video!
Good job, thanks! Please tell us something tricky about macro videography
Great video Micael, I agree with all of the tips except for the use of ring flashes. In my experience, they are great and an easy solution if you know how to handle the exposure.
Wow! I have been taking photos a very long time but am only just thinking about trying macro. This video taught me SO much. Thank you.
Yeah I'm interested in this but I haven't started yet and I'm seeing a lot more to this than I thought
Excellent advice. Great video. I am going to do all the things you suggested. Thanks
Excellent video! Well done, and thanks.
Thank you for sharing your great knowledge.
Thank you. Im not new to photography...but wanted something less stress than photojournalism...ive been experimenting with macro and im in live with photography again. Thanks for these.
The background one elevates pictures sooo much. If there isn't good enough contrast or it's just too messy I get so sad, since usually it can be fixed by just moving a little as you pointed out. Seriously, I can't tell you how many pictures ended up in trash just because of this. And I shoot flowers! I have all the time in the world T-T
Just starting with macro and this was so helpful. thanks
Super tips, and very doable. Thank you!!
Micael you are such a great Photographer
This video is so helpful!! I feel called out 😂 thank you for all the great advice!!
Man, what else can I say... you're the best! Thank you very much for all these very relevant tips
I have no experience in macro phtotography, but your points make sense. Most of the points apply for all type of photography as well. My take away from your video is the flash. I thought twin or ring flash will do the trick. Just regular flash with diffuser surprises me. I will need try it. That would save me money since I don't need to buy expensive ring flash.
Great tips for Macro shots!
Spot on. I shoot in RAW and adjust white balance in post but doing as you say is is good practice. Great advice on all points.
I'm an absolute beginner in this. Just bought the Sony 90mm and followed you on IG. LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!
Micael, thank you so much for your advice, they seem obvious, though many of them I am constantly and can't stop being surprised of poor results. Especially I am so much grateful for convincing me not to purchase ring flash, which I was going to do, believing that it was designed for macro photography.
Thank you. I'm just starting with macro. New subscriber. 👍 Great tips.
Great video thanks. Recently bought my Nikon D500 plus a Godox flash with diffuser. Just waiting for my newly bought Macro lense Sigma 105mm 2.8 to start Macro photography.
Thank you so much for an excellent and very informative video !!
Nice tips. Will work on them.
Thank you Micael.
Great video! Thanks for sharing but i want to share something about the 'not minding the background' park. We have seen photographers re-locating the animals such as frogs, snakes, stick insects in our nature park just to have their preferred background and this practice has harmed the natural habitat of the animals. Now our authority has imposed all photographers/visitors to be accompanied by the park ranger. No one is allowed to touch or re-locate the animals/insects in our nature park anymore.
Great tips
I do somewhat disagree with the ring flash comment. Yes! The twin light flashes are better as you have better control of diffusion. Yes, ring flashes often produce ugly images but they also help with some awesome images.
I do intend to move to the Canon MT-26RT this year though as proper diffusion takes your macro images forward
Thank you so very much! Next week I'm getting my macro lens and I will try not to make these mistakes :D :)) I'm sure there are plenty others to make, though.. :D
Thank you. That was very helpful. Lots of great tips, suggestions, etc... Now I'm going to look for a diffuser. Cheers!
Glad it was helpful!
Very good information. Thank you!
Bring a white card and use that to set the camera's white balance in the same light as the subject.
Really helpful video.
I find ring flash in Nature is a no no! But in a studio for jewellery etc.. works well.
Thanks for this video. I’m not a beginner but got a lot out of your video - especially the white balance.
Great tips
Very useful tips, well done 👍
Thank you so much, your videos are so helpful as always!
THANK YOU
Thank you for another useful tips. You’re really inspiring us.
Great info and tips! Thank you!!
Just got an extension tube a few days ago. This was very helpful!
Tack för tipsen!
Ha en bra vecka!
Thank you Micael!!
Thank you very much for your simple and valuable inputs , Ys they helped me great.........
Hello and thank you Micael for great tips! Have a nice day! :-)
My pleasure!
Thanks, I shall re watch this video each week in the summer to remind myself !
hope I don’t get an ad about toenail fungus next time…
Brilliant list!
Congratulations, Michael, this is one of the best videos about making really good macro photographs that I have found online. Thanks a lot for these invaluable tips. Actually, I think that these mistakes are not only made by beginners.
I have learned so much about macro photography from your videos. Keep up the good work!
Thank you :)
Thank you for everything 👏👏👍👍
Thank you for the great tips. 👍👍
Yea I do a few of these 😏
Great tips thank you.
You're doing a great job with these videos. They are super helpful. Really appreciate it!
Thanks a lot
A very useful video, Micael. Thank you!
The worst thing about white balance is that when you stack photos, the AWB can use 2 different temperatures for different shots, even when the lighting is virtually the same.
omfg now i understand!!! Thanks a lot buddy!
Thank you for sharing all the good tips! Already subscribed this channel. Will signup for newsletters.
Thanks a lot for these advices !
Really good advice. There is more to macro photography than insects. Most of this will be applicable to other subjects as well.
Thanks for making such an Informative video👌
I like your eight tips , thanks
Perfect !!
Fantastic!!!! Thanks.
Unbelievable, love it. Thanks!
I probably won't be able to buy a flash anytime soon, though there is one built into my d3400, so that is much better than nothing, maybe with macro photography it won't be too bad since I have to shoot from so close.
I really like your video, it helps a lot since I am trying to get into macro photography. What kind of diffuser do you use? A lot of the ones I am finding are almost like caps that cover the flash.
Currently my favorite is the pope shield. See my latest video for tips on more diffusers.
Thanks so much sar 👏👍❤
Great tips. I think I made all these mistakes and then some.
Excellent tips!! Thank you!!
Hi, Micael! Can you make a video with macro tips for eyes? Congrats!
Maybe some day I will, no promise though :)
thanks
Really like your Videos.
Glad to hear it!
Which diffusor do you suggest? Thanks.
Great Tips again
Another nice, informative video
Good advice, thank you.
Very helpful, thanks!
I want to thank you again. I followed your advice and my photos are much much better. Ok, maybe not pro good but I'm happy with the result. 👍🇨🇦👍
Thank you
What an eye opener video. Thank you Micael !! One question: what is the diffuser that you use in the video? I would like to buy one for my flash. Thanks!!
Hi! It is of the brand DÖRR. Linked it in another comment on here. Not sold everywhere unfortunately.
Thanks! Some of these mistakes I started to avoid, but I'll be more self conscious
Hi! I am curious about if a photo does not have any white element, how can I adjust the white balance? Thank you!
amazing thanks
Flash vs focus stacking on Panasonic cameras (and I expect others do that too)?
Great sir ✌
thank you :)
Discovered your videos recently and have found them very good. Hope to benefit from your tips. However one of your mistakes about shooting in direct sunlight I find confusing. I am an entomologist and I do know that casting a shadow over insects Where I come -Ireland- from usually means you don't see them again. Shadows mean predators so they fly off. So you have to shoot in direct sunlight as that is where the insects tend to be.
Great video. Much better than 'how to', really enlightening, thanks.
Thanks so much!!!