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by Earlyman1953
22.11.2021 00:30
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Mango Longhorn Beetle 3x
Replies: 0
Views: 39326

Mango Longhorn Beetle 3x

This Mango Longhorn Beetle portrait (batocera rubus) is magnified 3 times life size. It hails from Macau, China. 21 images focus stacked into a single image. Canon 5D MKII, 100 mm lens.
by Earlyman1953
10.12.2018 17:57
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring
Replies: 1
Views: 14915

Blue Sapphire and Diamond Ring

Hello Friends-
Here is a blue sapphire and diamond ring. 35 images focus stacked into one photo using Helicon Focus. Enjoy!

www.foresidephoto.com
by Earlyman1953
30.11.2018 20:36
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Leaf Mimic Mantis
Replies: 0
Views: 16835

Leaf Mimic Mantis

The Leaf Mimic Mantis (Deroplatys Lobata), hails from the Cameron Highlands of West Malaysia. This female is about 4 inches long. 72 images focus stacked into a single photo using Helicon Focus, method C.
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by Earlyman1953
14.11.2018 00:25
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Blue and Black Snout Beetle
Replies: 0
Views: 16984

Blue and Black Snout Beetle

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Blue and Black Snout Beetle. (Eupholus Chevrolati) Aru Island, Indonesia. A series of 84 images, focus stacked into a single photograph.
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by Earlyman1953
23.10.2018 14:09
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Blue Metallic Beetle
Replies: 0
Views: 17612

Blue Metallic Beetle

A native to Madagascar, this was 94 individual frames stacked with Helicon Focus using method C.
Gary Shepard
www.foresidephoto.com
by Earlyman1953
04.09.2018 17:53
Forum: Gallery
Topic: African Jewell Beetle
Replies: 0
Views: 17419

African Jewell Beetle

Canon 5D MKII
Canon MP-E 65mm
1x Magnification
75um
133 images
ISO 100, 1/3 sec, F/5.6
Method B, default parameters
Enjoy!
Gary Shepard
www.foresidephoto.com
by Earlyman1953
13.08.2018 22:50
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 5 Horned Rhinoceros Beetle
Replies: 3
Views: 16508

Re: 5 Horned Rhinoceros Beetle

Hi- Thanks for the compliment! Here is a shot of the setup used for that photo. Canon 5D MKII, Canon 100mm macro lens, StackShot automated rail, diffusion tent, two Canon 550EX flashes to either side with softboxes, assorted reflector cards. You can start with much less, but you asked me what I used...
by Earlyman1953
01.08.2018 18:02
Forum: Gallery
Topic: Violin Beetle
Replies: 0
Views: 11609

Violin Beetle

Native to Malaysia and Indonesia, the violin beetle can grow to a length of 5 inches. It is a predator, feeding on the larvae of other insects. This was 103 images stacked into one photograph using helicon focus software. Canon 5D Mark two, 100 mm macro lens. Enjoy!
by Earlyman1953
22.07.2018 15:29
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 5 Horned Rhinoceros Beetle
Replies: 3
Views: 16508

5 Horned Rhinoceros Beetle

This 5 horned rhinoceros beetle (Eupatorus Gracillicornis), with its 6 inch wing span looks formidable, but is completely harmless to humans. A native of Thailand, they are sometimes kept as pets during their brief (two week) lifespan. 64 images focus stacked into a single photo.
by Earlyman1953
15.07.2018 16:49
Forum: Helicon Focus: Macro
Topic: Stacking anomoly
Replies: 3
Views: 7426

Stacking anomoly

Hi- Please look at the attached image. It is a stack of 75 images using the "C" rendering method. (It gave the best results of the three methods). Notice the hairs at the top of the head in between the eyes. Why are they blurred? The individual images show all of the hairs to be in focus. ...