(c) Decay is...

..a rotting carrot.

Sigma SD14 dslr
Sigma 24mm EX DG macro lens
LED lighting
Manual Exposure Auto
ISO 100
F11
0.6s
for each of 5 images
RAW processed in SPP4
Combined in Helicon Focus 5.1 x64
Finished off in PictureWindowPro5 and Sagelight

Great stuff David
I've got one just like that .
JR

Yep it is... Might tweak the white balance on the BG.

John: I think the doctor might have some cream for that...

Brett

Simply but very effect image David,love it

Please don't misunderstand me, but, why? I applaud you for trying to be be different and at a stretch it may be nature photography..

The composition does not really appeal, its a record, not much else.... perhaps you could have looked for the abstracts within your subject....

I do have to ask, why spend the time taking 5 images and putting them through Helicon? You are gaining nothing in this case....

Sorry to buck the trend..... and no offence meant

Phil

Thanks gents for the comments.
John, I would take heed of Brett's suggestion.

Phil.

Why not? Decay is an essential part of nature and it deserves photographic recognition just as much
as a shot of a barn owl on a post for example. A BOAS is a record surely? Because they are perceived to be beautiful by many, this is overlooked. IMO.

Composition is a personal choice. If it does not suit you that is your problem, not mine.

I spent the time taking 5 images and putting them through Helicon because I felt the need to improve my technique in focusing, so I disagree that I have gained nothing.

Don't apologise for bucking the trend I try to do it often. Life would be utterly boring if we all toed the line.

Hello David.

I hope my kids dont see this one I have enouth trouble getting them to eat carrots as it is

The stacking technique as work well and it clearly shows what you wanted.

Fair do's for trying something different David. This is the best shot of a rotting carrot that I seen on UKNP.

Long live the veg

Andy...

David,

Sorry for not getting back to you last night, it was late, I was tired, and I have to change browsers at home to comment...

Your points are all fair enough, my comment about a record is that I produce images like this for scientists each of my working days, I just feel that there is more in this subject that could be extracted.

I am still not sure what you gained by shooting 5 exposures at f11 and stacking them though (I was a beta tester for Helicon )

All the best

Phil

Hello Phil.

Thanks for the reply.

You're right there probably is, I'll give it another go sometime.

With reference to your expertise in FS, I would value your advice if this tool would be any good for
small specimens.

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product-Proxxon-KT-70-MICRO-Compound-Table-725296.htm

to make it easier to increase the number of incremental shots using a larger aperture, more accurately, without having to continually refocus the lens.

regards

David

Hi David,

Just back from setting up a new microscope etc...

These types of bench can be usefull for micro adjusting etc... I find them rather expensive and generally when I am just using the camera at reasonably low mags then a laboratory jack is more usefull with practice you can move the subject through the focus plane with great accuracy, When I am using the microscope then a micro adjust for positioning is needed but the focus plane is moved by moving the microscope head....

Just got a meeting to go to, will try and find a link to a lab jack...

Here you go..

http://www.coleparmer.co.uk/Catalog/product_index.asp?cls=20390

All the best

Phil

Thanks for your very prompt reply Phil, I'll take a look.

Cheers

David

Hi David,

I like it, although I think it would look even better with a crisp white bg. Nice detail as per.

Cheers,

Lewis.