Conditions/Thought process:

Thought of trying something Creative. I was amazed by how a lamp burns and wick don’t burn completely! its all due to Physics! capillary action and intricate details and numerous cotton fibers that burn the oil away from the wick!

Equipment:

Canon 80D + Tamron18-400 lens @322mm to use…

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F-stop f/7.1

Exp-1/4000

Iso-1/8000

Bias-0 step

focal lenth-31 mm

Max apature- 4.875

metering mode- E valuate

Edit in PS

F- Stop – f/7.1

Exposer time-1/4000 sec

Iso speed – 3200

Bias – 0.3

Focal length – 45mm

Max aperture – 5.375

Edited image

A delicate damselfly rests on a dry twig, its fragile wings adorned with glistening dewdrops. The early morning moisture highlights the intricate beauty of nature, capturing a serene moment of stillness before the day unfolds.

NikonD 850

tokina 100mm@100

f 11

iso400

ss1/125

manual mode and focus

hand held

without flash

matrix metering…

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nikonD850

Tokina 100mm

manual focus and mode

hand held

f11

iso 500

SS 1/100

auri white balance

matrix metering

The idea was to get the dew drops like pearls .

the intricate spiderweb crafted by this tiny builder creating a symmetrical masterpiece that serves as both home and hunting ground.

mumbai

NIKON D 850

IOAWA 100MM@100

SS 1/500

F 16

ISO. 500

HAND HELD, MANUAL FOCUS , MATRIX METERING AND AUTO WHITE BALANCE

PROCESSED IN PS FOR TEMP N CONTRAST

A true marvel of the natural world , showcasing beauty and precision in every thread.

Mumbai.Nikon D850

200-500@500mm

f 6.3

SS 1/1000

ISO 800

Auto white balance

matrix metering

manual mode

hand held

AFC D9

processed in PS for temperature and contrast.

A crab spider with the morning feast of a honey bee.

This is stack of three pictures taken hand held with manual focus.

Nikon D850

ioawa 100mm

manual mode and manual focus

iso 400

f16

ss1/400

matrix metering

auto white balance

stacked and processed on PS

adjusted temperature , played with levels for contrast and sharpening done .

Camera and Lens – Nikon D500…

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Mumbai

Nikon D850

Ioawa 100mm

manual mode

manual focus

hand held , without flash

f16

ss1/320

iso 400

matrix metering

auto white balance

Processed in LRc

adjusted temperature and contrast

Mumbai

This is the sequel to my earlier post.

This is a stack of three pics . I tried getting both in focus that way.

It’s a Hand held shot with manual lens and manual focus .

Nikon d850

Ioawa 100mm

f16

iso 500

ss1/320

matrix metering

auto white balance

processed for stacking in Photoshop

adjusted contrast and…

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ID: Carpenter bees

Carpenter bees are large, robust bees that get their name from their ability to excavate tunnels in wood. They are often mistaken for bumble bees but can be distinguished by their shiny, hairless abdomens.

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A solitary wasp laying eggs .

NikonD850

Ioawa 100 mm

f16

ss1/320

iso 400

manual mode and manual focus

auto white balance

matrix metering

processed in camera raw on PS

mumbai

Nikond 850

ioawa 100mm

hand held

manual focus

manual mode

iso400

ss1/320

auto white balance

matrix metering

processed in camera raw PS

Nikon D 850

loawa 100mm

msnual mode and manual focus

hand held

f16

ss1/320

iso400

matrix metering

auto white balance

stacking of three pics

stacked in Photoshop

processed in camera raw for contrast , temperature and sharpening .

Closeup stacked image of a lady bird

NikinD850

Ioawa 100 mm lens

hand held stack

f16

iso400

ss1/320

maual focus

manual mode

auto white balance

matrix metering

without flash

Stacking in Photoshop

adjusted contrast .

1. Gear – Canon R8 with Canon 200-800mm Lens f/6.3-9(Handheld).

2. Subject knowledge – Also known as the toad-mounted lizard or snow lizard, the reptile will bury itself in sand, where it camouflages rather well, when it feels threatened. Mining and quarrying activity is a major threat to…

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Monsoon is a good time to find these tiny creatures in the greens.

Stacked four pictures to get it in focus.

NikonD850

iso640

ss1/500

f16

manual mode

manual focus

auto white balance

matrix metering

hand held shots

Stacking done in PS with adjustment in temp , contrast with sharpening .

Exposure:1/1600

ISO:600

F.Stop:5.6

Focal length:105mm

NX STUDIO USED FOR ENHANCEMENT

A vibrant ladybug perched on a lush green leaf, its bright red shell adorned with tiny black spots contrasting beautifully with the natural greenery.

This is a stack of 8 pics.

NikonD850

Ioawa 100mm

f16

iso800

ss1/320

manual mode , manual focus

hand held

auto white balance

matrix metering

Stacked and processed in PS

made it warm ,…

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American rose in full bloom

This is stack of two pics taken with a macro lens.

NikonD850

Ioawa 100mm

manual mode and manual focus

f11

iso 100

ss1/800( it was a bright day )

auto white balance

matrix metering

Stacked on Ps

adjusted contrast

Handheld focus stacked 14 images to get a complete subject in focus.

used the “Zerene Stacker” tool to stack these 14 images.

Later, I did some post-processing in Lightroom. – adjusted for contrast, exposure, texture, sharpening,…

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This is stack of 20 pics taken with focus stacking .
NikinD850
24-70@70mm
f5.0
Iso64
Ss 1/160
On tripod
Single point focus
Started from the front petal
WB auto
Stacked in PS , auto align and blend
Used levels for contrast and sharpened .

Mumbai.

This is stack of 6 pics of this beautiful spider species I saw in the garden. The depth of field even at f16 is less to get the whole of it in focus. So took a stack of six pics with different parts in focus and merged in PS

Nikon D850
Ioawa 100mm 1.5:1
Hand held
Manual focus
Cloudy… Read more

NikonD850
Ioawa 100mm
Manual mode and focus
On tripod
White balance indoor lights
F11
ISO100
1/125
Spot metering
Processed in Camera raw to decrease highlights
Increase shadows and whites
And sharpening

Mumbai

Came across this Signature spider with its web between two shrubs. I could sit down and take pictures . The background was distracting so changed the angle to get this creamy background. It’s the background which makes or breaks a picture .
The spider moved to catch its prey and seeing it through the lens was… Read more

Tirumala septentrionis, the dark blue tiger,is a danaid butterfly found in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
I was searching for birds in the garden and found this blue tiger hanging with side light falling on it . I wanted a dark background but by the time I reduced the exposure compensation it flew of .… Read more

Details:

Camera- Nikon D3300

Lens- Nikkor 70-300mm

Method-Hand held 

Focal length used-300mm

Metering- Matrix

Focus mode- AF-S

WB-auto 

ISO-800

Aperture-f6.3

Shutter -1/320s

Ev-0

Crab spiders, scientifically known as Thomisidae, are a fascinating family of arachnids known for their crab-like appearance and hunting behavior. These spiders are adept at camouflage, often blending seamlessly into their surroundings to ambush prey. They have flattened bodies and sideways-moving legs, resembling crabs,… Read more

The orb-weaver spider, known for its intricate and symmetrical webs, belongs to the family Araneidae. These spiders are skilled architects, creating circular webs to catch prey.

Stack of hand held five shots taken and stacked in PS.
Nikon D 850
Ioawa 100 mm lens
F11
ISO 400
1/320 SS
Manual mode with… Read more

1. Used a zoom lens EF 75-300 (max available with me)

2. Set to ‘Aperture priority’ and moved to the lowest aperture f/4 for this lens

3. Moved closer to the subject as much as…

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Dahisar West , zen garden.

Tried hand held focus stacking to capture five shots of this honey bee coming out of the yellow flower . This time I did not use any flash as the bright spots of flash were not possible to avoid even with minimum flash strength .

NikonD850
Ioawa 100 mm
f11
Ss1:320
ISO640
Manual mode and focus
Stacked… Read more

Dahisar Mumbai

This a stack of two pics to get the whole bug in focus but still not successful in getting the whole in focus . I used the flash this time too and after Sirs last comment I tried to correct the bright spots in processing. I did try cliking without flash but missed the focus so will try again… Read more

Dahisar Mumbai

Eight pic stack of the nymph of Bush cricket . I wanted the details on the bug body .

Nikon D 850
Ioawa 100 mm
Manual mode
Manual focus
F22
ISO320
SS 1/200
Oncamera flash with diffuser
Auto white balance

Stacked in PS
Adjusted contrast and cropped.

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Timeline – Dhaval Solanki – © Sudhir Shivaram Photography

Timeline – Dhaval Solanki – © Sudhir Shivaram Photography

Mumbai

The nature has blessed every creature to survive in the world . This plume moth mimics twigs to fool potential predators . This is what made me click this moth.

This is stack of three pictures .
NikonD850
Ioawa 100mm
f16
Ss1/200
ISO320
Manual focus
With on camera flash
And diffuser
Auto aligned and blend in… Read more

Place: Amboli,Maharashtra July’21

Description: Made this backlit image of tadpoles of wrinkled frog on a rainy night in Amboli during a photo tour. This was my first photography tour ever wasn’t aware of diffusers and flash equipments
Made this image using a simple torchlight 😊

Post processing: not much done just… Read more

I have a canon 750D and need some guidance on which macro diffuser is good along with the flash. I have searched few diffuser like Beetle, AK diffuser, CYGNUSTECH, etc but not sure which is best fit and also if these are available in India?

Dahisar , Mumbai .

This is stack of five pictures to get the whole flower in focus. Still not very perfect but I am trying .

Nikon D850
Ioawa 100mm
f16
ISO 200
SS1/200
Manual focus
Auto white balance
With on camera flash and diffuser
Processed in PS
Auto align and auto blend
Made the background little darker .

Dahisar Mumbai

Stack of four pics taken of the front view of this cow bug .
NikonD850
Ioawa 100mm
F16
ISO 100
1/200
Manual focus
Hand held with on camera flash with diffuser
Auto white balance

Stacked in photoshop with auto blend
Adjusted the contrast , reduce high and increase shadows .

Dahisar Mumbai!

It’s a stack of 5 pictures taken in the garden to get the whole bug in focus. . The right legs still is out of focus as the bug moved away.
My attempt at stacking is going well
Need to practice it more .
NikonD850
Ioawa 100mm
F16
ISO80
Ss1/200
Manual focus
Handheld
With camera flash and diffuser

Auto… Read more

Place: Wayanad,Kerala Sept’23💚

Description:This image was made at night during a herping tour.📸

This toad is difficult to spot and can be sighted only when they descend to the ground at the beginning of the Southwest monsoon to breed in forest streams.This is only species of…

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Dahisar Mumbai

This is my first attempt at stacking . This is stack of four pics of the beetle .The dof in macro is very shallow so I took four shots focusing on the eyes, middle part and the posterior part.
Comments are welcome

Nikon D 850
Ioawa 100 mm
Manual focus
f16
Ss1/200
Iso400
With flash and diffuser
Stacked… Read more

Dahisar west Mumbai
The tree hopper and ant have a mutualistic relationship. The dewy sweet substance produced by the tree hopper is consumed by the ants and they provide protection to the tree hopper .
NikonD850
Ioawa 100mm
Manual focus
Hand held
Iso200
Ss 1/200

F16
With on camera flash with diffuser
Auto white… Read more

Samode palace garden Jaipur

This was shot early morning in the garden . I wanted a smooth non distracting background and the only angle possible was from the top with the mud providing a smooth background. I darkened the background in processing for the flower to stand out .
Nikon D850
200-500@500mm(the long lenses also give… Read more