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We have had a few questions and comments recently about attempting to do merges of macro subjects from outdoor shots when there was subject movement or wind rock issues.
So here is an example of a merge from two shots on a windy day.
I was using a tripod which does help.
After placing the two images on separate layers there was obviously going to be a mismatch so I removed the head and front leg from the female. Well I cloned it out. Replacing that area with background. Then did the Auto Alignment and Auto Blend as normal.
Using Adobe CS5.
These very shiny little beetles are always tricky to photograph and impossible in direct sunshine. Even in shadow they produce a mixture of greens and bronze tints depending on the available light angle.
And while we are thinking about insects - here is something extra. An odd angle on a Gorse Shieldbug, but just one shot this time.
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Thread: Green Dock Beetles
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23rd April 2015, 07:34 PM #1
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23rd April 2015, 10:57 PM #2
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Re: Green Dock Beetles
Very nice detail in both captures.
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23rd April 2015, 11:04 PM #3
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Re: Green Dock Beetles
Tell them beetles to "GET A ROOM"
Great captures!
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24th April 2015, 05:53 AM #4
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Re: Green Dock Beetles
Great captures Geoff, from one who knows how hard it is to capture shiny bugs, you have done a super job!
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24th April 2015, 06:26 AM #5
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Re: Green Dock Beetles
Both great shots, Geoff...both you and David will be alone for the time being shooting bugsie while Grahame is on an unplanned trip to the UK...watch it Geoff, he'll tap you on your shoulders if you do not behave....
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24th April 2015, 09:12 AM #6
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Re: Green Dock Beetles
Nice captures.
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24th April 2015, 09:16 AM #7
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Re: Green Dock Beetles
Two great captures Geoff.
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24th April 2015, 11:36 AM #8
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Re: Green Dock Beetles
The beetles are very nicely combined. Well done. He bug is pretty good too.
John
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