At work

This image was taken on a 4 day macro photography workshop that I have been attending in the South Island. This is the tutor - Alan Cox showing us the setup and how to take a series of images for focus stacking. He is taking images of a tiny toadstool. A fantastic workshop and I have learnt heaps - I just need to practice the technique while it is fresh in my brain!

[julia]

Expert at work... is he kneeling on a flutterboard? another thing to add to the gear list..

[Dianne]

@julzmaioro Part of a closed cell sleeping mat - a must for kneeling/lying on in the damp bush.

[Henri Russell]

My goodness. That is quite a set up. I am sure it was a great workshop.

[Emma78]

I'd like to do a workshop like this.

[Pat Knowles]

Interesting to learn all about macro on site like this! I think Julz will be picking your brain!

[Kathie]

Now that's equipment. What are the 2 top things you learned?

[Rachel]

How fascinating, I would love to do a course like that. Interesting equipment he has there too.

[Marnie]

Oh golly, what on earth is all that stuff for?

[Dianne]

@kathiecb that there’s a whole new mini world out there. That my 100mm lens is a beauty for macro. That you need to be prepared to grovel on the wet bush floor to get a good composition.... also that focus stacking is fun when you learn how.

[Kathie]

@dide Good things to learn especially the grovelling bit.

[Dianne]

@golftragic - the tools for macro focus stacking. A good tripod, flash and diffuser for low light, a focussing rail to move camera closer in increments and a mat to lie down on when you feel exhausted!!!! Anyone seen my pack horse trotting by?

[Marnie]

@dide I feel exhausted just reading your list!! Wow!