Image Specifications –
Tiny Orchid Flower (Dime-Sized) Macro Study
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: Macro lens 100mm macro
Exposure Settings:
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/9
Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
Focus Stacking: 25-image stack
Lighting: Macro Photography Flash Diffuser with Speedlite Flash Diffuser Softbox
Stability: Tripod-mounted; timer, macro rail
Processing: Focus stack blended in Adobe Photoshop
Description:
A close-up portrait of a dime-sized orchid, capturing the velvety texture of its petals and the clarity of the lip and column. Focus stacking ensures crisp detail across the entire flower, while controlled lighting enhances the soft surface sheen and subtle color transitions that reveal the orchid’s intricate beauty.
Image Specifications –
Dried Flower Macro Study
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark
Lens: Macro lens 100mm
Exposure Settings:
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec
Focus Stacking: 10-image stack
Lighting: Macro Photography Flash Diffuser with Speedlite Flash Diffuser Softbox
Stability: Tripod-mounted; timer, macro rail
Processing: Focus stack blended in Photoshop surface sheen and subtle color transitions that reveal the orchid’s intricate beauty.
Image Specifications –
Red Rose with Morning Dew Macro Study
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: 24-70mm
Technical Settings:
• Aperture: f/8
• Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
• ISO: 200
• Focus Method: 20-frame multi-stack
Lighting: Macro Photography Flash Diffuser with Speedlite Flash Diffuser Softbox for soft highlights
• Stabilization: Tripod + macro rail
• Lens & Magnification: Macro lens at close-focus distance
Description: A close-up capture of a red rose adorned with morning dew, highlighting velvety petals, delicate droplets, and the subtle interplay of light and shadow. Focus stacking and controlled lighting bring out texture, depth, and shimmering highlights on each droplet.
Image Specifications –
Large Orchid Flower Macro Study
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: 24-70mm
Exposure Settings:
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/16
Shutter Speed: 1/200 sec
Lighting: Soft diffused light or macro flash diffuser setup
Stability: Hand held
Processing: sharpened with high pass and neural filter in Adobe Photoshop
Description:
A close-up view of a large orchid flower, highlighting its smooth, sculpted petals and intricate central structures. Hand held enhances focused clarity at the flower’s dotted center, while controlled lighting reveals subtle gradients, delicate textures, and the graceful curves that define the orchid’s striking beauty.
Macro Study:
Miniature Evergreen Segment
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: 24-70mm
Technical Settings:
• Aperture: f/8
• Shutter Speed: 1/125 sec
• ISO: 200
• Focus Method: 20-frame multi-stack
• Lighting: Macro Photography Flash Diffuser and soft box on Speedlite Flash
• Stabilization: Tripod + macro rail
• Lens & Magnification: Macro lens at close-focus distance
Description: A detailed macro capture of a tiny, quarter-sized piece of evergreen, showcasing its intricate needles, fine surface textures, and natural geometry. The image emphasizes the subtle color variation, reflective tips, and way light interacts with the miniature structure. Using precise focus stacking and controlled lighting, the work brings out both the delicate dimensionality and the tiny, natural hotspots along the foliage.
Image Specifications –
Broccoli Macro Study (Half-Dollar Size)
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: Macro lens 100mm macro
Exposure Settings:
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/11
Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec
Focus Stacking: 28-image stack
Lighting: Macro Photography Flash Diffuser and soft box on Speedlite Flash
Stability: Tripod-mounted; remote release or timer
Processing: Focus stack blended in Adobe Photoshop
Description:
A detailed close-up of a half-dollar–sized piece of broccoli, revealing the miniature forest-like structure of tightly clustered florets. Focus stacking brings depth and clarity across the entire surface, while controlled lighting highlights the fine textures, natural patterns, and vibrant organic details often invisible to the naked eye.
Image Specifications –
Dandelion Seed Head Macro Study
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: Macro lens 100mm
Exposure Settings:
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/10
Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec
Focus Stacking: 35 image stack
Lighting: Macro Photography Flash Diffuser and soft box on Speedlite Flash
Stability: Tripod-mounted; timer; macro rail
Processing: Focus stack blended in Adobe Photoshop
Description:
A delicate close-up of a dandelion seed head, capturing the airy structure of its radiating filaments and the fine, feathery textures of each seed. Focus stacking ensures sharpness across the spherical form, while gentle, diffused lighting enhances the translucence and intricate symmetry that make the dandelion a classic subject in macro photography.
Image Specifications –
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea) Macro Study
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: 24-70mm
Exposure Settings:
ISO: 300
Aperture: f/18
Shutter Speed: 1/160 sec
Lighting: Macro Photography Flash Diffuser and soft box on Speedlite Flash
Stability: Hand held
Description:
A close-up of the cone of a purple coneflower, showcasing the spiky central disk and delicate surrounding petals. Hand held manual focusing brings the detail of the edge of the textured cone into sharp relief, while controlled lighting emphasizes the rich orange hues, intricate patterns, and natural geometry of this iconic garden flower.
eed Pod- Size of a Quarter - Macro Study
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
Lens: Canon Macro 100mmExposure Settings:
ISO: 100
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/60 sec
Focus Stacking: 12-image stack
Lighting: Macro Photography Flash Diffuser with Speedlite Flash Diffuser Softbox
Stability: Tripod-mounted; timer, macro rail
Processing: Focus stack blended in Photoshop
Description: This macro capture documents a pepper seed pod approximately 24–26 mm in diameter, photographed to evaluate fine-surface detail, material texture, and structural integrity at close range. The soft outer shell, resembling a brain, exhibits micro-level striations and edge fraying, providing a clear demonstration of the lens’s resolving capability and the controlled lighting setup’s ability to manage specular highlights on irregular surfaces. Internal seed structures show uniform curvature with minimal surface reflectance, allowing for precise contrast separation between the pod cavity and seed clusters. Depth-of-field was optimized through focus stacking to maintain full sharpness across the pod’s three-dimensional form, ensuring accurate representation of contours, voids, and particulate debris. This study highlights proficiency in capturing small-scale components with consistent clarity, accurate color reproduction, and controlled illumination—skills directly applicable to documenting mechanical parts, failure points, and materials in industrial environments.
