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2021 has pretty much contained us within Singapore but despite that, we had many significant discoveries in the little red dot. While we were largely exploring the same trails, we still managed to find something new almost every fortnight. I also started some different styles or approaches to macro photography, including wide-angle selfies and 3D stereoscopic photos, where some would be featured in this post.

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Sur la piste de danse...

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Back in the autumn we grabbed some leaves and have been shooting them this week using the Adaptalux Studio. We had loads of fun with it, you can watch the behind the scenes video here - youtu.be/iJOzOkP6Ns8

We find that dried leaves present an interesting challenge compared to healthy green leaves. Curling up and losing all their colour means it can not only be tricky to focus, but there can also be a lack of colour and interesting features on the leaves.

Embracing that challenge, we used the studio to back light this leaf. With the lighting behind it, new colours and contrasts are able to shine through where the leaf has decayed. You can also see some green, though it required a little help from the light to show up.

We also shot freehand, as opposed to setting up on a tripod. Shooting in this way, you are able to have a much greater freedom of movement around the subject. This allowed us to quickly explore the surface of the leaves, changing the focal point of the shot and zooming in on specific interesting features.

We wrote up some tips and tricks for shooting leaves over on our blog. You can find the write-up here - bit.ly/DriedLeaves

23-Sep-2023 16:19

Ilford HP5+ rated @ EI 400

Developed in HC110 Dilution H (1+63) for 11 mins @ 20C

Pre-Wash 5 mins

Inversions for first 30 sec

Two Inversions every 30 sec

Two water Stop Baths of 1 min each

Ilford Rapid Fixer (1+4) [Fix twice clearing time]

Fixer clearing time 45 seconds : Fixed for 90 sec total

Inversion washes for 11 minutes, multiple water changes

Ilford Surfactant : 2 mins

Bronica SQAi + 110mm Macro

Highlight = 16

Shadow = 13

Midpoint = 14.5

Filters : None

Final LV=14.5

1/250 sec @ f18

A macro shot of Olive oil on water. Photographed using an #adaptalux. www.adaptalux.com

Fern leaves ready to unfurl and bloom with life.

King of the World 👑

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📷 Nikon D7200

🔎 Nikon 50mm 1.8G (reversed with Fotodiox Nikon adapter) with 48mm of Neewer extension tubes

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cardoon flower in soft focus flower art🌸🌸. #flowerart #canon #canonnederland 📷📷📷📷. #macro #macro_captures_ #macro_x #macromania #macro_world #macro_secrets #macro_mood #macro_globe #macro_kings #macro_creative_pictures #macro_champ #macro_vision #macro_highlight #macroworld_ #yourshotphotographer #natgeoyourshot #photography #photooftheday

Hoverfly

EM10 mk3 60mm 2.8f pro

1/200, f11, ISO200

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14-Jun-2023 17:20 - Ilford Delta 100 @ EI 100

Tank placed in water bath @ 20C. All fluids : 20C

Room Temp 23C : 3 min prewash @ 20C to cool

Developed in 510 Pyro 1:100 (6ml +600) : 10 mins @ 20C

Kodak Agitation (30 sec + 2 inversions every 30 sec)

Two "stop" washes in water, 1 minute each

Ilford Rapid Fix : 4 mins (acidic - can reduce stain)

12 Minutes washing with several water changes

2 mins Ilford Ilfotol (1ml + 500ml)

Bronica SQAi + 110mm Macro

Highlight = 13

Shadow = 11

Midpoint = 11

Filters : None

Final LV=11

1/2 sec @ f32

A fantastic shot of some ingredients, shot by Mark Dell with his new Adaptalux Studio

Learn more about Adaptalux Studio Lighting here - adaptalux.com/

Long time no see. And I bring some flowers. Hope you enjoy.

14-Jun-2023 15:10 - Ilford PanF+ 50 @ EI 50

Tank placed in water bath @ 20C. All fluids : 20C

Room Temp 23C : 4 min prewash @ 20C to cool

Developed in Rodinal 1:50 (12ml +600) : 10 mins @ 20C

Kodak Agitation (30 sec + 2 inversions every 30 sec)

Two "stop" washes in water, 1 minute each

Ilford Rapid Fix : 4 mins

12 Minutes washing with several water changes

2 mins Ilford Ilfotol (2ml + 600ml)

Bronica SQAi + 110mm Macro

Highlight = 18

Shadow = 13

Midpoint = 15 (Sunny 16 Rule)

Filters : None

Final LV=15

1/60 sec @ f16

A yellow jelly fungus growing on a dead tree trunk #Forrest #hiking #outdoor #woods #fungus #excellent_macros #naturehippys #macro_perfection #smallworld_uc #macro_highlight #wearethescene #landscapelove #pureview #amateur #sun #TravelPhotography #Moody #pretty #Tranquil #Conceptual #Beautiful #DocumentaryPhotography #earth #amazing #happy

Oil on water is one of the first subjects that everyone should try out when they get a macro lens. We have been having fun making some amazing abstract shots using this method, you can see how in our latest video >>> youtu.be/mixLIIQ5N00

It's a super simple setup that can get some colourful and creative shots right out of the gate. We have spent many hours taking shot after shot of swirling oil and water mixtures to get some amazing varied results.

All it takes is a shallow glass bowl, some oil, water and a colourful backdrop. Using the Adaptalux Studio and our Colour Filters, we were able to change the colours and gradients behind the oil with ease, getting hundreds of unique shots really quickly.

If you are looking for a new macro subject to try out, definitely give this a go. The colourful abstract shots can make for some great desktop backgrounds. If you're into video, the motion of the water is really pleasing to capture if you have the right lighting.

Check out our blog post to read more about how to create images like these, you can find it here >> bit.ly/Adaptaluxoil

Elle donne l'impression de dominer son monde de là-haut...

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Grass hopper

16 August, 2020

EM10 Mk3, 60mm f2.8

1/200, f10, 0ev, ISO200

Insect macro

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📷 #sonya7riii

🔭: Rodenstock Rodagon 2,8/50mm enlarger lens

💡 : KUANG REN Macro Twin Lite

IOS:250

Exposure time :1/100s

# of stacked Pics : 100

Step size : 200um

stacked with : #Wemacro using #madeinaffinity

#kings_insects

#macroclique

#bns_macro

#macro_mood

#dream_macro

#macro_of_our_world

#macro_secrets

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#best_macro

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#Macro_Perfection

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