First attempt at Deep Field Macro-Photography /Bénédict

[Kodiak]

So there you are Izzie: a work of my son Bénédict. As the title says, it was his
first attempt at deep field macro-photography:




And since I'm in the full swing of it, may I introduce my sons Bénédict (20) and Olivier (15)

[The Blue Boy]

If you right - click on your image, copy image location and come back to the top of the dialogue box, you'll see an "insert image", third along from the right at the top. And hey presto...

It's a nice image that mate,

[Kodiak]

It's a nice image that mate

Hi Mark, It's the pictures of my sons I wanted to show… not the watch!!!
Thanks for the tip. ;-)

[The Blue Boy]

Good looking lads mate,

They must have an exceptionally beautiful mother...

[Kodiak]

They must have an exceptionally beautiful mother...

You would dare tell me that in my face, in a bar, in front of a whiskey…
you'd end up paying the next five rounds! ;-) Cheers!

BTW, this post was about a macro shot that Bénédict did… did you see that?

[IzzieK]

Loosen up, Daniel...he was just commenting... yes, Benedict's work is exceptional to say the least and so are your sons. You are so lucky to have them interested in your line of work too. Pretty much like one sez in another post -- like father, like sons. Guess you're not trading them for anything like some parents would at times... Aaahhh....Benedict is following your footsteps in the looks department.

[The Blue Boy]

BTW, this post was about a macro shot that Bénédict did… did you see that?

Yes. Yes I did, And as I said above, it's a nice watch shot. I had to Google Eden watches and was very surprised to learn they're UK based. Never heard of them...

I must admit I struggle with still life macro stuff. Compositionally your son's shot works.

[Kodiak]

Loosen up, Daniel...he was just commenting...

I know! I thought I replied with black humour too!!! I meant one does not say
things like that to a bear and get away with it without a few rounds! Did I say
it in such a clumsy way that it got out wrong?

[DanK]

Very nice macro shot. Did he focus-stack?

[Kodiak]

Very nice macro shot. Did he focus-stack?

Yes, 41 takes at ƒ11. The large MB files were stacked and, because he did not
clean the watch prior to shooting, I had to PS it and reduce the final to web size.

[Stagecoach]

Yes, 41 takes at ƒ11. The large MB files were stacked and, because he did not
clean the watch prior to shooting, I had to PS it and reduce the final to web size.

That's an extremely good stack he has undertaken Daniel, but equally as significant the lighting and highlight control has been managed well.

[Kodiak]

…but equally as significant the lighting and highlight control has been managed well.

This is the part my sons hated me for: painstakingly controlling all aspect
prior to shutter release (discipline coming from large format cameras). I
give credit to Bénédict for the four hours he needed to get the right shot
in front of the lens. Repeatedly asking: "Can I take the shot now?" and me
answering: "Right after solving this or that issue…" until perfect.

And since photography is the ultimate art of compromise, solving a problem
often creates another one. He is as bullheaded as I am… he finally got the
ok to shoot.

The session was to teach my boys the focus stacking technique and they
had to do each a shot that ended up with daddy doing the PP. The stacking
was theirs and the mess was mine! ;-)

[csa mt]

Kodiak, what handsome sons you have! The photos are wonderful!

The Eden watch project is definitely a work of art!

[Kodiak]

Kodiak, what handsome sons you have! The photos are wonderful!

The Eden watch project is definitely a work of art!

For the Eden watch project, I may only claim half of your comment… will forward the other!

For the sons too, only half! …but since our divorce, I am alone with them so I will accept
your comment in its complete formulation with pleasure and gratitude!

[Kodiak]

.Benedict is following your footsteps in the looks department.

When they were playing hockey at peewee and bantam level, Olivier had
"Grizzly Cub" as name in the top back of his jersey. And Bénédict had
"Kodiak Kid"

They are both athlete of different cuts: Olivier's skating is elegant like
a chita and Bénédict like a truck (14 wheelers) and is a great offensive
defence player.

When it comes to hockey, Bénédict is like I was, but in photography, for
now, Olivier is closer. The future will tell… to be continued!

[IzzieK]

You are a good dad...keep at it...you won't be sorry...

[Caddy]

looks like serious photography to me.

[Ken MT]

If there are 41 images, how do you get the second hand not blurring?

[Kodiak]

If there are 41 images, how do you get the second hand not blurring?

Hi Ken,

First, layout the hour and the minute hands the way you want them. Then,
while the back is still opened, wait until the second hand is a the right place,
remove the battery, close the back and you have all the time you need to work!

No magic!

[William W]

Very good macro.

Were the hands set puroposefully?

And if: "yes", then what reasons did the Photographer have, for choosing the traditional "ten to two" setting?

WW