For my third attempt for the week, I thought I would go macro. With my camera, it really is only pretend macro as it involves digital zoom and the minimum f stop that I could get to on this shot was f3.3. Still, I went through the motions of setting up the tripod, and manually changing the focal point for four shots, so it was good practice at moving the focal point between shots. I also rehearsed once more, the processing of the stack using auto merge and this time, although the difference is minimal, there is a definite improvement on the focus of the stone at the back on the combined shot, than the one where I focussed on the front stone.
So all in all, I am pleased to have learned something new this week, even if the photographic subject didn't show the technique off very dramatically.
Terrific job. I have never tried focus stacking but I think I shall have to start challenging myself a bit more! I love this shot and I think it's worthy as a composition, not just an exercise. I love stones!
some very interesting subjects there. well done for demonstrating the technique so effectively! i still only have photoshop elements and as far as i can see focus stacking is not supported. need to get the full photoshop at some point but i quail at the idea of getting it to talk to lightroom ...
@pistache I thought lightroom and photoshop would be compatable. Surely you can open an image from lightroom into photoshop? I know you can with bridge which is where I do my initial processing (of late) before opening an image to photoshop.
@helenhall yes it's me being weedy. i have lightroom all set up with elements, and wonder how i disentangle that in order to connect lightroom and full photoshop ... it's probably not difficult at all ... in fact i might google it right now!
