An attempt to focus stack 98 images skillfully. For lack of a better subject I just wanted to stagger these match heads about 1/2 inch apart. Using my standard macro set up I meticulously moved the dial on my macro rail one millimeter per shot so I would be able to gain maximum depth and render all the heads sharp. They have machines that will do this for you automatically but I prefer doing it by hand to add a bit of skill set to my photography. All in all it was a positive try. I didn't notice at the time of shooting that I didn't have the one match head in the middle in better position to see more of it, but what you can see that head is still in focus.

Macro of 1/16th inch drill bit tip. I used 52 images focused stacked in Zerene Stacker to ensure total depth of field of this tiny piece of metal. Shot with Canon Powershot SX50HS with Raynar 250 filter all mounted on macro rail. Two Nikon SB600 speedlights to light my image.

Free Pluggins from Google

Nik soft ware is now offering all their plugins for free. All seven, Analog Efex Pro, Color Efex Pro, Silver Efex Pro, Viveza, HDR Efex Pro, Sharpener Pro, Dfine. These programs bundled probably cost around $350 and now Google is offering them up free. It dosen't get any better than that. Check it out here: Google Nik Collection

Spring Waterfall Workshop 2016

Don't forget about our spring waterfall work shop. Only two openings left. May 11th, hands on waterfall training of seven different types of waterfalls, 10 hour course, lunch and transportation to the waterfalls included. $150 per person. Must have camera with manual adjustments and tripod with you. Contact me if interested at: muth_gary@yahoo.com

What are the Odds?

Redo of a shot I took at Pocono Downs of a driver seriously checking out the odds board before the seventh race.

A Good Finish is Important

This picture of the Dunkirk lighthouse was taken on a overcast day in mid afternoon. The image is dull and lifeless. With good post processing techniques you can find a way to save this image. I used Aurora HDR Pro to bring up the vitality of this image. I then used layers to bring back the sky. Good camera skills are important but if you don't have a clue what to do with your image afterwords then its all for naught. Spend 40% of your time learning good camera technique and the 60% on good post processing skills. Your work will shine.

Fungi Macro

I focus stacked 33 images to capture this tiny mushroom. Shot with Canon Powershot SX50HS. Exposure was iso 80, 1/250th sec. @ f - 8. Raws converted into Tiffs with Adobe Camera Raw. Stacked in Zerene Stacker. Processed with Aurora HDR Pro. Sized for the web in Photoshop CC.