Used focus-stacking for this picture: process used:
Took seven shots all with focus on different parts of the strawberry.
Imported RAW pictures in Lightroom
Processed the first picture in Lightroom then copy /pasted develop settings to the other pictures.
Exported as full-size jpeg's.
Imported jpeg´s in Photoshop CC via automate > photomerge.
Then used the automated blend function.
Saved as .psd file for future use and saved as jpeg to work with now.
Imported jpeg back into Lightroom and exported with watermark. (could have added the watermark in CC but I never get them the same size)
One thing I learned is that my laptop is way to slow for these Photoshop processes, took me over an hour to create this, I saw tutorials that do it in 2 minutes. Very frustrating, will have to look into getting something better.
oh... by the way... I was going to suggest, but forgot... have you thought of a getting desktop pc for photo editing? Mine is already over 3 years old... and still running perfect, and is a dream for photo editing! I was originally planning on getting a laptop instead (for portability and space saving) but my brother recommend I rather get a desktop pc as I was so keen on photo editing! I've always been very happy he persuaded me! :)
@monkeykid thank you for the advice Therese, I am in doubt getting a new laptop or a desktop pc. I prefer a laptop because I can use it anywhere I go, but a desktop might have more processing power.
March 14th, 2014
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Thanks for explaining the method!!! :)