The TPU Darkroom - Digital SLR and Photography Club

[jallenlabs]

I didnt take this photo, I am in it however and I did the editing on it.

 

[grunt_408]

I am still around. Still do a lot of macro. Over the last 2 years I have developed my own macro diffuser system.
I can say if you want to learn heaps about lighting for macro then embark on that kind of a journey and you will surely learn heaps. I have grown and learned a great deal which has lead to a lot of improvement.

 

[Nuckles56]

Those are some absolutely amazing macro shots @grunt_408, especially being able to see the scales on the butterflies

 

[the54thvoid]

I am still around. Still do a lot of macro. Over the last 2 years I have developed my own macro diffuser system.
I can say if you want to learn heaps about lighting for macro then embark on that kind of a journey and you will surely learn heaps. I have grown and learned a great deal which has lead to a lot of improvement.

Thought you'd disappeared (or worse). Good to see you're doing well.

 

[grunt_408]

Those are some absolutely amazing macro shots @grunt_408, especially being able to see the scales on the butterflies

Thought you'd disappeared (or worse). Good to see you're doing well.

Thank you both kindly. I have been through a lot. And it is still not over. But I choose to at least try and participate in life even if some days it feels like living and dying all in one.

Here is my flickr.. Heaps of crazy macro stuff there https://www.flickr.com/photos/197602498@N04/

 

[bug]

I am still around. Still do a lot of macro. Over the last 2 years I have developed my own macro diffuser system.
I can say if you want to learn heaps about lighting for macro then embark on that kind of a journey and you will surely learn heaps. I have grown and learned a great deal which has lead to a lot of improvement.

Just bugs? Let me know when you macro some crocodile's teeth

 

[Count von Schwalbe]

Just bugs? Let me know when you macro some crocodile's teeth

He's from Australia, the bugs are way scarier than a crocodile.

 

[FoulOnWhite]

He's from Australia, the bugs are way scarier than a crocodile.

Everything in Australia wants to kill you, they are stealthy too and climb into your shoes and wait.

 

[grunt_408]

Just bugs? Let me know when you macro some crocodile's teeth

That is a fantastic idea. I will put the word out and see what I can find. Those teeth up close at 5:1 or greater would be something I want to see now. Thanks for the idea

He's from Australia, the bugs are way scarier than a crocodile.

I am not scared of any of the wild life here. They wont deceive you in any way with lies. If they don't like you they will soon let you know.

 

[bug]

That is a fantastic idea. I will put the word out and see what I can find. Those teeth up close at 5:1 or greater would be something I want to see now. Thanks for the idea

That's a terrible idea, I sincerely hope you're joking.
Not living in fear is one thing, but we're still missing Steve Irwin

 

[grunt_408]

That's a terrible idea, I sincerely hope you're joking.
Not living in fear is one thing, but we're still missing Steve Irwin

Found some on Ebay minus the crocodile

 

[Octopuss]

I have recently made the switch to mirrorless, and despite the "cultural" shock going from Canon to Sony, I couldn't be happier.

 

[Hyderz]

I have recently made the switch to mirrorless, and despite the "cultural" shock going from Canon to Sony, I couldn't be happier.

Which Sony camera you rockin?

 

[jallenlabs]

I have recently made the switch to mirrorless, and despite the "cultural" shock going from Canon to Sony, I couldn't be happier.

Got a Sony a6400 with aluminum frame mount on it a couple years ago. Takes the best photos. Welcome to the club.

 

[Veseleil]

I have recently made the switch to mirrorless, and despite the "cultural" shock going from Canon to Sony, I couldn't be happier.

Loving your signature.

 

[bug]

I have recently made the switch to mirrorless, and despite the "cultural" shock going from Canon to Sony, I couldn't be happier.

Most DLSR users will probably upgrade to mirrorless as their next camera. But I will only let go of my D750 if it breaks beyond repair. Thankfully there's no reason to upgrade the camera like most people upgrade their smartphones.

 

[grunt_408]

One thing I enjoy with mirror less is the live view feedback in the EVF whilst shooting and also chimping on the fly without the need to move.

 

[grunt_408]

Working in the field with Arachnoligists is a great deal of fun and a lot easier to get ID's on your finds. Over the weekend I created this image for a young man that is studying at university to become an Arachnologist and in doing so he has inspired me to create a lot more of these. Tricky part here is getting the light source at the right angle to not cause reflection on the glass by the diffusion panel.

She is a isopeda prolata - Huntsman spider. She has 1 leg that has been regenerated and most likely being a sub adult on the next moult it will be perfectly normal.

 

[lemonadesoda]

Working in the field with Arachnoligists is a great deal of fun and a lot easier to get ID's on your finds. Over the weekend I created this image for a young man that is studying at university to become an Arachnologist and in doing so he has inspired me to create a lot more of these. Tricky part here is getting the light source at the right angle to not cause reflection on the glass by the diffusion panel.

She is a isopeda prolata - Huntsman spider. She has 1 leg that has been regenerated and most likely being a sub adult on the next moult it will be perfectly normal.

Just spent a few minutes on your links. Your photos and macro focus stacking technique is amazing. The detail is incredible. Do you have your setup and workflow described anywhere?

 

[grunt_408]

Just spent a few minutes on your links. Your photos and macro focus stacking technique is amazing. The detail is incredible. Do you have your setup and workflow described anywhere?

Thank you so much , The little M4/3 Oly Em1 mkii is amazing for macro. I get high fps 10+ with flash. Being what it is and not having the dynamic range or megapixels of my old 5d4 rig I have learned to be a lot more careful with my exposures but that is a good thing. You can see here in this video how minor the movement is while in burst mode moving to collect images. I do not go through much editing in post. Only a few routine things I do to tweak most of the time unless I make a big mistake in camera but hey I can admit easily I make mistakes. I am heading out soon and in the process of making a video on some small fungi i have found. I have decided to include workflow in this too, So when it is done I will also post that link... It will also show the lens hoods I have designed and 3d printed.. You most likely figured out I make a diffuser. Hope this helps you. Enjoy your day/night

 

[Octopuss]

Which Sony camera you rockin?

a6700

I am still confused by all the settings, coming from EOS 90D.

 

[Hyderz]

a6700

I am still confused by all the settings, coming from EOS 90D.

A6700 nice, that camera is good for videos too, I heard the color reproduction is one of the best

 

[Sleepless]

Comp Turbo

Some small 48/47 turbos for a mid mount kit on a 370Z. Just set up on my desk with some overhead LEDs and my computer monitor for lighting.

 

[jallenlabs]

My puppy Apollo a few months back. He's 7 mo old now and around 70lbs with another year of growing to go.

 

[the54thvoid]

Some sort of Austrian stick with a bird on it.

Some sort of Austrian purple flowers with a Marmot behind them.