"VS" Variations in Surface | Macro Photography Session - Technical Description
Hi everyone :)
And here's another macro photography session fresh out of the oven.
Once again, as in previous articles, the object is a small stone, photographed from different angles to highlight the various variations in surface, volume, and texture. The more irregular the better :) This particular one has a slightly more rounded profile, with worn edges and more prominent areas caused by natural wear or prolonged friction with other stones as it moved down the mountain, taking advantage of the small watercourses that abound in that mountain range, until it landed where I found it.
Session Purpose
In these sessions of macro photography, or objective, in order to spend a good amount of time reflecting on oneself, and go as long as possible in no detail, within the limits of the technique that is to be used, of course, sometimes it is difficult to obtain the result that is initially intended, it is better to always make the effort. What interests me is to look carefully, really stop in front of the chosen object and record everything that it reveals, opting for different angles and perspectives, recording the textures, the small irregularities, different contrasts and those small marks that normally go unnoticed. There is also a very visual side to this process, because I don't just want to document, I want to build interesting visual compositions. When I publish this work on my blog, I intend to share this experience of close observation and show the discreet beauty and complexity that exists, many times in the most banal objects, others not so much.
Let me present today’s model:
There are not several ways to shoot macro photography, but among the possible ways, this is, for me, one of the most simple and mainly the most accessible and very effective, especially for having a camera with objective movement. By removing the lens and inverting it, it is possible to get closer very close and reveal details that normally go unnoticed. With the help of an inverter, the process becomes practical, although it becomes a little instável and difficult to control. What most attracted me to this method is the relationship between the simplicity of the method and the minimally decent result I tend to have with the minimum resources, once it achieves a surprising extension and a new way of working for all types of objects, no matter how common it may seem.
Used equipment & Camera Settings
For these images I used a Canon EOS 600D, a DSLR with a CMOS sensor that gives me a good response to detail and a fairly balanced reading of texture and color.
Worked with an EFS 18–55 mm objective, taking advantage of its versatility and reduced depth of field to isolate small areas of the surface and highlight very specific details. I also reviewed an inverter panel, essential in this process, for allowing the lens to be transformed into a simple and effective macro solution, as it has the opportunity to display the GIFs that part of this article.
Do not use a tripod.
The lighting was made with adjustable LED lights, designed to distribute light softly, control harsh shadows and enhance the structure of the subject.
Focus Mode: Manual focus to ensure precision in specific details of the structure.
Aperture: f/5 for adequate depth of field, ensuring all important details are in focus.
ISO: Low ISO setting (400) to minimize noise in images.
Shutter Speed: Adjust shutter speed as needed to avoid underexposure, while maintaining a value that allows you to capture sharp details.
To finish, i leave you with some considerations regarding these photo sessions:
Observing all these pieces through macro photography reveals a fascinating dimension and breadth, full of minute details that ultimately assume significant importance in the visual composition. The complexity of these objects, when viewed from this perspective, takes on a beauty that is often overlooked by the indifference of the eye. The essence of macro photography lies in its ability to elevate ordinary objects to extraordinary levels, offering an intimate and captivating perspective.
The session is closed for today.
Hope you like it :)
These photos weren't taken with a tripod
Camera - Canon EOS 600D
Lens - EFS 18-55mm
Location - Portugal
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