You seriously have the perfect voice/tone for audio guidance in my opinion. Thank you for sharing your knowledge instead of keeping these valued secrets from people who crave enhancement.
As always a superb video, in my honest opinion you are one of the best "real" photographers on TH-cam. Your tutorial are always well explained with great real life examples. I think I’m going to be playing with my light table over the weekend. You may not realise it but you are raising money for a very worthwhile Disability charity. You give me idea that I print off and sell for said charity. Totally agree it doesn’t have to be the massive vistas to be landscape photography, most of my 120 images are what 8 call micro or intimate landscapes.
Mark, you are too kind but I will say thank you and really mean it. I'm glad you are going to turn something into helping others. As always Mark I wish you the best.
loved the tutorial. Hot Aug here and everything is wilting. Already thinking about fall, planning day trips around the area. Your subject fit my planning perfectly. Thanks.
First time on your channel Ray and enjoyed this first video so thanks for that! If you have a minute (or someone else here on you tube) What type of light would you suggest for the back light. I see the lightbox and the 'basic' glass/stack CDs option but what light color? ... I suppose I can play around and experiment but was curious if there are + and - and/or a preference.
Glad you have joined the channel Serge. Almost any kind of basic light works well. You can use different light temperature bulbs or do your white balancing in post. I always try to keep my photography as simple as possible without too much math involved because 1. I’m lousy at mathematics and 2. It’s just not necessary. I don’t even take that much care in camera with white balance... I put it on auto white balance...because I do my corrections in Lightroom. Experiment experiment experiment and have a ton of fun Serge. Good luck and have a great day.
In a previous video on a tip to get max dof with macro photography you use a focus rail?What type is it,manufacturer and cost. Is it a stable rail (holding lense steady)as in many reviews of rails some are not very stable. Thanks!! I use a canon 100mm macro.
Hi Irwin. I sometimes use a Manfrotto 454 macro focusing rail that I purchased many many years ago.It sells for a little over $100 US. I will say it is extremely sturdy and well built. It's ALL metal. The thing is its motion is restricted to only backwards and forwards which is okay but you may want to look at something that also moves left to right as well for maximum flexibility. Those rails are a little more expensive but may be worth checking out. Just make sure they are solid. In terms of holding the lens, you actually mount the camera on the rail and things are incredibly stable. There is also a micro adjustment that moves the camera in tiny increments for critical focusing projects. Hope that helps and have a great day.
Very great video, this is out of context but I am a ametaur photographer and I'm only 16. What videos of yours would you suggest me to watch? I really love your videos.
If it's macro photography that gets you going I have a playlist with a whole lot of videos about this subject. If you're a beginner, there is a playlist with videos that can help you get started. Try them out and let me know how they work for you. Thanks and have a great day!
Hey there. The backlighting is key in terms of bringing out the color and texture. As far as composition goes, keep the leaf as flat as possible and move to around for what you think is the most pleasing presentation. I happen to like diagonals in my photography so for some shots you’ll see the spine of the leaf travelling that way across the frame. Hope that helps.
Hey Larry. I use a Canon 100mm f/4L macro lens. I sometimes add on Kenko extension tubes for greater magnification. As far as being in focus from corner to corner it's really important that your lens is at the exact same focal plane as the subject. I have a tutorial on that very thing. Here's the link...th-cam.com/video/OavVED9GKro/w-d-xo.html.
Really creative and inspiring video Ray, thank you.
Your enthusiasm is contagious. I like the way you present material in a super friendly way, like a great coach.
Thank you so much Dean. Have a great day.
You seriously have the perfect voice/tone for audio guidance in my opinion. Thank you for sharing your knowledge instead of keeping these valued secrets from people who crave enhancement.
Amanda...you are too kind. Thanks so much and thank you for taking time out of your day to watch.
As always a superb video, in my honest opinion you are one of the best "real" photographers on TH-cam. Your tutorial are always well explained with great real life examples. I think I’m going to be playing with my light table over the weekend. You may not realise it but you are raising money for a very worthwhile Disability charity. You give me idea that I print off and sell for said charity. Totally agree it doesn’t have to be the massive vistas to be landscape photography, most of my 120 images are what 8 call micro or intimate landscapes.
Mark, you are too kind but I will say thank you and really mean it. I'm glad you are going to turn something into helping others. As always Mark I wish you the best.
The bob Ross of photography
Scott, I'll take that as a complement and say thank you and have a great day.
So happy to stumble among your channel. Great video
I’m really happy you enjoyed the video Sandie. Have a great week.
Love your videos. You are a really good photographer
Thank you so much Dennis and thanks for watching.
loved the tutorial. Hot Aug here and everything is wilting. Already thinking about fall, planning day trips around the area. Your subject fit my planning perfectly. Thanks.
Hi William. Smart man, thinking ahead like that. Thanks so much. Cheers!
Very, very creative as usual! Thanks a lot for your wonderful ideas, Ray!
Thank you very much Anatoly and I hope all is well with you and your photography.
excellent video ray,going give it go tomorrow, thanks
Thanks and good luck!
Great new perspective. I'll see if there are any colorful leaves left to try his tip.
Go for it Paul. I think you may be surprised where it takes you.
Great video/tutorial, really inspiring. Thank you.
Thanks Enrique. Glad you enjoyed.
Another superb, well explained video. Thanks.
Moises, thank you and have a wonderful day.
Amazing
It highly motivated me to get out and shoot
Perfect!!! Being motivated is the key to doing anything well. Thanks for watching and the nice comment.
Thanks again Ray - leaf hunting tomorrow me-thinks:)
Good luck and have fun.
Thank you so much.
You are very welcome and thanks for watching.
Thank you for a great video. Love them.
Jerry
Thank you very much Jerry and have a great photography day.
Good to know and try. Thanks.
Hi Glen. I wish you success with your project. Have a good day.
First time on your channel Ray and enjoyed this first video so thanks for that!
If you have a minute (or someone else here on you tube) What type of light would you suggest for the back light.
I see the lightbox and the 'basic' glass/stack CDs option but what light color? ... I suppose I can play around and experiment but was curious if there are + and - and/or a preference.
Glad you have joined the channel Serge. Almost any kind of basic light works well. You can use different light temperature bulbs or do your white balancing in post. I always try to keep my photography as simple as possible without too much math involved because 1. I’m lousy at mathematics and 2. It’s just not necessary. I don’t even take that much care in camera with white balance... I put it on auto white balance...because I do my corrections in Lightroom. Experiment experiment experiment and have a ton of fun Serge. Good luck and have a great day.
Thanks for your reply Ray! ..."experiment and ...fun" Works for me!
All the best
Love it! Thanks!
You’re very welcome and have a wonderful day.
In a previous video on a tip to get max dof with macro photography you use a focus rail?What type is it,manufacturer and cost. Is it a stable rail (holding lense steady)as in many reviews of rails some are not very stable. Thanks!! I use a canon 100mm macro.
Hi Irwin. I sometimes use a Manfrotto 454 macro focusing rail that I purchased many many years ago.It sells for a little over $100 US. I will say it is extremely sturdy and well built. It's ALL metal. The thing is its motion is restricted to only backwards and forwards which is okay but you may want to look at something that also moves left to right as well for maximum flexibility. Those rails are a little more expensive but may be worth checking out. Just make sure they are solid. In terms of holding the lens, you actually mount the camera on the rail and things are incredibly stable. There is also a micro adjustment that moves the camera in tiny increments for critical focusing projects. Hope that helps and have a great day.
Very great video, this is out of context but I am a ametaur photographer and I'm only 16. What videos of yours would you suggest me to watch? I really love your videos.
If it's macro photography that gets you going I have a playlist with a whole lot of videos about this subject. If you're a beginner, there is a playlist with videos that can help you get started. Try them out and let me know how they work for you. Thanks and have a great day!
Hello,
Can you please provide a manufacturer description of the micro focus rail that you used
Hi Gerri. It’s an old Manfrotto macro focusing rail. It only moves back to front. Newer ones also move from side to side which can be really helpful.
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Neewer advertises one but I’m kinda a Manfrotto gurl so, Manfrotto it is!
Thank you so very much.
It looks like you put dye on it for a science project. Question: What about composition in this instance? Im trying to wrap around how to do that.
Hey there. The backlighting is key in terms of bringing out the color and texture. As far as composition goes, keep the leaf as flat as possible and move to around for what you think is the most pleasing presentation. I happen to like diagonals in my photography so for some shots you’ll see the spine of the leaf travelling that way across the frame. Hope that helps.
TY, I was noticing the diagonal line,
what lens was that and do you just use the part thats in focus in a crop i can't seem to get from end to end in focus with my 105 nikkor macro lens
Hey Larry. I use a Canon 100mm f/4L macro lens. I sometimes add on Kenko extension tubes for greater magnification. As far as being in focus from corner to corner it's really important that your lens is at the exact same focal plane as the subject. I have a tutorial on that very thing. Here's the link...th-cam.com/video/OavVED9GKro/w-d-xo.html.
Visual Art Photography Tutorials This did explain the problem I was having thank you