Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 was used to create two simple two-image focus stacks. The composite images are perfectly in focus from head-to-tail.
Photo No. 1 is a composite image of two photos: one photo focused on the head; another photo focused on the anal pyramid.
No. 1 | 100mm | ISO 100 | f/22 | 1/500s | 0 ev
Photo No. 2 is a composite image of two photos: one photo focused on the prementum; another photo focused on the anal pyramid.
No. 2 | 100mm | ISO 100 | f/22 | 1/500s | 0 ev
The Backstory
An Appalachian Snaketail dragonfly (Ophiogomphus incurvatus) nymph was collected by Bob Perkins. The nymph was reared in captivity until it emerged on 20 March 2017 and metamorphosed into an adult male. This specimen is the exuvia from the nymph. Appalachian Snaketail is a member of the Family Gomphidae (Clubtails).
Tech Tips
The following equipment was used to shoot both photos in the composite image: Canon EOS 5D Mark II digital camera, in manual mode; Kenko 20mm macro automatic extension tube; Canon EF100mm f/2.8L Macro lens (set for manual focus); Canon MT-26EX-RT Macro Twin Lite set for “Master” mode; and Canon 580 EX- and Canon 580EX II Speedlites in “Slave” mode.
Adobe Photoshop CC 2017 was used to create the composite image by “round-tripping” with Apple Aperture.
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Tags: anal pyramid, Appalachian Snaketail dragonfly, emergence, exuvia, Family Gomphidae (Clubtails), focus stacking, gear talk, high-speed sync, male, nymph, Ophiogomphus incurvatus, prementum
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March 24, 2018 at 7:03 am |
Nice! Photoshop does a good job in combining images! I use it quite often with great results.