Hand-Held Focus Stacking

Snow Peak, Mount Monadnock, Marlborough, NH Using Auto-Focus Points to Hold the FrameThis week I wanted to share a simple technique to obtain multiple (or at least two) images for focus stacking while hand-holding the camera.Focus StackingI have previously discuss in considerable detail the technique of focus stacking to achieve deep depth of field.  This approach requires...

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Photographing a Winter Sunset

Chasing the Last Cold LightAs we in New England have been struggling through this year’s bone chilling winter, it is nice to recognize the first tentative promise of the coming spring, the days are getting longer.  In the depths of winter, I typically go to work and return home in the dark.  Even with the sparkling crisp winter days and the warm glow of our wood...

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Galapagos Islands a Photographic Journey, Part 2

Like No Place on EarthIt is now about four years ago that Susan and I went on a dream trip, 600 mile off the coast of Ecuador,  to the magical Galapagos Islands.  It was our most unique journey and I'm not sure why it has taken me so long to finish posting about the experience.  Back last spring, I posted about the first part of the trip, and I' am only...

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Foot Photography

  Getting to Know Your CameraThis week I want to make one basic point about getting familiar with the capabilities of your camera.  Simply stated, get comfortable in your chair and shoot your feet.That New Camera Smell So you have just liberate your new camera from the box.  Before the Styrofoam has settled to the floor, you are struggling with finding...

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