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by Simon W
Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:19 am
Forum: Technical and Studio Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Fly portrait
Replies: 9
Views: 2276

Looks spectacular to me, be proud of your work
by Simon W
Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:11 am
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: A couple more of a peacock feather
Replies: 6
Views: 7022

Yes gorgeous colours and patterns. Is this from the iridescent 'eye' of the feather?
by Simon W
Sun Apr 21, 2013 6:08 am
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: a few diatoms in Interphako
Replies: 7
Views: 3423

Wow I love these, so sharp. Nice setup I can see!
by Simon W
Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:32 pm
Forum: Beginners Micro
Topic: First picture with the new Universal
Replies: 18
Views: 8329

Hi Harry, I'm not far off from beginner status as well, though I've had an almost 2 yr break after giving it a go for around a yr. See, everyone here is so helpful after time, just be patient, wait for the weekends in particular! Not that I"m a real expert yet, but practice and many mistakes is the ...
by Simon W
Wed Apr 17, 2013 5:02 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: Pompholyxophrys punicea. Blepharisma.
Replies: 13
Views: 3334

Beautiful colours Charlie, glad to see you are still the master and inspiration around here. Are these single images with flash? The thought of stacking such fast moving critters scares me! I'll be going near our local beach soon, hope to be taking plenty of live shots soon of our Aussie beach marve...
by Simon W
Wed Apr 17, 2013 4:56 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: Algae (stereo added, 3D rocking added)
Replies: 21
Views: 5399

Love the colours in these Rogelio, really crisp too, shows all that hard editing work off.
by Simon W
Wed Apr 17, 2013 4:51 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: i'm back, for now
Replies: 7
Views: 1631

Thanks Rogelio, I'm already enjoying the editing process again. Here's the first image, but sharpened considerably in photoshop, as well as a second 10 times image with 17 frames carefully edited within Zerene to remove reflections. I now see why Charlie uses those golf balls to minimise those! It's...
by Simon W
Tue Apr 16, 2013 5:47 am
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: i'm back, for now
Replies: 7
Views: 1631

And here is my first pic for almost 2 yrs. only a first 'lazy' attempt but I'm very happy with it. Used a new remote shutter release, eBay is so handy. 27 images with Zerene, but I didn't edit any of them for focus fine tuning. Externally lit via Ikea, an Autumn leaf superglued to mount. 2 power obj...
by Simon W
Mon Apr 15, 2013 2:40 pm
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: i'm back, for now
Replies: 7
Views: 1631

Thanks chaps, nice to be back. Yes the hobby will keep me distracted from things that still haunt me.

I need to change my signature too, can't wait to mount my full frame sensor- bought an EOS 5d mk iii, a superb camera and finally the perfect size for the extension tube.
by Simon W
Mon Apr 15, 2013 1:54 am
Forum: Photography Through the Microscope
Topic: i'm back, for now
Replies: 7
Views: 1631

i'm back, for now

Hi Everyone, remember me? I've had a rather long absence, due to illness (anxiety, work-related). I just couldn't keep up my learnings with this hobby, as anxiety/depression and its symptoms don't combine well with the incredibly exacting discipline of this hobby! After a large break, I'm ready to t...
by Simon W
Sun Oct 09, 2011 8:18 pm
Forum: Nature Photography -- Macro and Close-up
Topic: Kookaburra up very close
Replies: 0
Views: 875

Kookaburra up very close

Just taken with my awful iPhone 3GS (can't wait for the 4s to be delivered!) on a stroll near work. I've never been this close to one of our country's most beautiful birds. He was in heaven searching for grubs in our damp soil in our city's gardens. I'll have to bring the SLR to work from now on! ht...
by Simon W
Mon Sep 26, 2011 11:37 pm
Forum: Beginners Micro
Topic: Spring Leaf
Replies: 2
Views: 2238

Yes, I love the patterns in many of our images.
by Simon W
Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:44 pm
Forum: Beginners Micro
Topic: Spring Leaf
Replies: 2
Views: 2238

Spring Leaf

Spring has sprung in Oz, a lovely time. Weather oh so unpredictable in Melb., as usual... Per Rik's tips, I've re-watched the Zerene instructional videos and using Rik's suggestion, I found this 50 pic stack editing much easier (although it's easier than the louse claw, not quite as deep). I process...
by Simon W
Thu Sep 08, 2011 5:33 pm
Forum: Beginners Micro
Topic: First 'paid' stack- Louse claw
Replies: 4
Views: 2820

Thanks Rik, I'll give that a look. I have to admit that pmax confuses/scares me, but I'll try. I've been distracted so this will be a good excuse to try another
by Simon W
Sun Aug 28, 2011 10:05 pm
Forum: Beginners Micro
Topic: First 'paid' stack- Louse claw
Replies: 4
Views: 2820

Thanks for looking and the reply Charlie. Yes, I was pleased that the stack was fairly stable, it proved that by not touching the camera at all, vibes are minimized. Most of the shots captured the right focus points, but I did notice the odd hair that had missing focus overlaps. But was chuffed that...