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Sandy33311 In reply to Jacob-Routzahn [2009-11-15 05:55:10 +0000 UTC]

Keep in mind that damselflies are pretty tiny.

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to Sandy33311 [2009-11-15 22:05:39 +0000 UTC]

That is what is so surprising. That you may have to crank the aperture up to f/18 just to see detail into parts of the thorax from beyond the eyes was just so surprising to me. What do you think Sandy?

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Sandy33311 In reply to Jacob-Routzahn [2009-11-15 23:30:51 +0000 UTC]

I don't even know if my thinking is correct because I'm not only an amateur, but I'm completely self-taught and I've just learned by doing.

But, when an object's that small and your lens is so close, even if you amp it up past f/18, it doesn't help too much. Some of these macro photographers take three exposures, at three separate distances, that are then all combined together so that you can get all parts of the insect into focus (like HDR).

Scott, if you read this, would you mind correcting me if I'm wrong, or explaining better. Thanks!

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to Sandy33311 [2009-11-16 05:16:53 +0000 UTC]

I have heard of those which that feature is available in the new CS4 but I just didn't realize that a macro shot requires to use a combination of macros to amp the dof.

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Sandy33311 In reply to Jacob-Routzahn [2009-11-17 02:50:38 +0000 UTC]

I only have PS3 and I don't use that technique. I just take regular photos, but that's why the dof isn't very much in mine.

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Jacob-Routzahn In reply to Sandy33311 [2009-11-19 15:41:28 +0000 UTC]

I have cs4 but I typically take landscape shots so I haven't implemented into my workforce yet

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