Road map (f11) by jesika2

Road map (f11)

Road map
After Graham told me how to remove the stuck reversing ring on my borrowed Canon 600d (try the lens release button!) I did a bit of research into setting the aperture to what I wanted, not what the camera did. A back to front lens has no communication with the camera so it has to be persuaded to cooperate. "All" I have to do is put the lens on correctly, decide the aperture and then remove the lens holding down the dof button at the same time. That's the theory at least.
This is f11, so depth of field is far less shallow than when the camera makes the decision which is always wide open aperture with a reversed lens.
This is my leaf skeleton with a bit of ridiculous twiddling with curves.
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Very nice twiddling, the techie bit has proved beyond me!
April 1st, 2018  
I don’t understand the complexities but do like the colour and how you have shown the leaf.
April 1st, 2018  
@fbailey Glad you like the fiddling with the twiddly bits. Think about how much you know now. This would be a doddle for you!
j
April 1st, 2018  
@stevepo Thanks, Steve. It was simply play time. The process is actually quite easy - in theory - just a nightmare to get right. Some people are very good at reversed lens photography just as some are very good with extension tubes. Have I just planted an idea in my head??? LOL
thanks again
j
April 1st, 2018  
Stunning capture 😊
April 1st, 2018  
Fascinating detail!
April 2nd, 2018  
@bigmxx Thank you, Michelle.
j
April 2nd, 2018  
@congaree Thanks, John. A leaf skeleton in its own right is a beautiful object, but the "playing" with editing curves shows even more detail. Last night I was photographing bracelet beads and saw the tiny imperfections in the silver. Astonishing details are revealed. I confess to being currently fixated on reverse lens work.
j
April 2nd, 2018  
Well, I still don't know what you are talking about but I love the results! Great job!
April 2nd, 2018  
@stownsend Thanks, Suzie. It's quite possible I'm making it all up as I go along LOL
j
April 2nd, 2018  
@jesika2 People who can use a camera amaze me. I have a wonderful Nikon and I point it and I shoot. I tried to learn but my old brain refuses to hold anything new. So, I am happy to take pictures the same way I always have and I get to be amazed if something pretty comes of it!
April 2nd, 2018  
neat processing!
April 2nd, 2018  
@koalagardens Just play time, I rarely venture into editing so this was a bit of fun. Thank you
j
April 2nd, 2018  
Very cool image! I like your processing! :-)
April 3rd, 2018  
@gaylewood Thanks, Gayle. I think I was a toddler scribbling with an electronic crayon!
j
April 3rd, 2018  
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