emerge by pocketmouse

emerge

Please view large for more detail. :)

This is a stacked composite of 8 images taken with reverse lens macro using my 50mm f/1.4. The depth of focus of this lens wide open is very narrow, so I took multiple images at slightly differing depths (I had to hold my breath for a while!!!), then manually merged them in Photoshop.

It's my first proper attempt at a macro stack... let me know what you think :)

As for a life update - In the wake of finishing uni and graduation, I am feeling up and down in terms of mood/motivation. Job searching is difficult. It gets discouraging at times. I've gotten a few calls, but it's all about waiting. And, randomly, I did something grown-up last week - I signed up for private health insurance. xD My web design business is going okay but let's just say I've had my fair share of... odd clients this year. Like, insane. I think I need a break from crazy for a little while...
Beautiful macro shot!
July 9th, 2013  
Awesome job, Teresa!! I need to try that one day!

Hope you find your mojo and place :)
July 9th, 2013  
This is great!
July 9th, 2013  
looks pretty cool to me! I need to try this technique too... Insane clients, eh... ? @ozziehoffy ;-)
July 9th, 2013  
@janim ROFL don't be looking at me, dude!! :P I'm beyond insane, dah!
July 9th, 2013  
Brilliant! Well done on the focus stacking, its on my bucket list of techniques to try!
July 9th, 2013  
perfect stacking! and beautiful color! and i hope everything will get sorted with you soon :)
July 9th, 2013  
Wow!
July 9th, 2013  
Excellent detail on this.
July 9th, 2013  
gorgeous, really eye catching - have no idea in the world what focus stacking is, but I think you nailed it :-)
July 9th, 2013  
nicely done
July 9th, 2013  
Nice job!
July 9th, 2013  
Absolutely stunning!
July 9th, 2013  
Wow! Striking photo! Great job
July 9th, 2013  
Stunning.
July 9th, 2013  
Very pretty :D I love the little details.
July 9th, 2013  
@janim @ozziehoffy lol lol lol! No I mean the people I make websites for :) they're nice and all, just a bit kooky and unpredictable at times. xD
July 9th, 2013  
Wow, amazing
July 10th, 2013  
July 10th, 2013  
Well done a beautiful macro.
July 10th, 2013  
whoa, jumps right out, super macro there
July 10th, 2013  
awesome impact!
July 13th, 2013  
Perfect title!
I use a P&S and have no idea what stacking is, but I sure do appreciate the end result. Fav.
July 31st, 2013  
Amazing, it's purely beautiful! Hugs for your job search, you're talented so I'm sure you'll find something!
August 8th, 2013  
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