DoobieDuck's Macro Cannabis Images

[usstoner]

Sweet pics man...

 

[DoobieDuck]

I want to share more macros with you, the first is an image I withdrew from our photo contest for personal reason, hard to explain friends, Apollo Purps
..a variety by Devil Weed Seed,..peace..DD

 

[blazer]

Damn that's fucking amazing watching it like TV thanks @DoobieDuck!:D

 

[happy b]

Damn DD,those purple macros are STUNNING . never seen anything like them . simply beautiful . would love to have a few of those as larger prints in frames for my bedroom wall.

 

[GrowGod]

Beautiful lighting on those DD!

 

[Capulator]

@DoobieDuck what kind of tripod are you using?

 

[DoobieDuck]

Cappy thanks for asking, it is nothing special, but heavy legs, some $100 brand. I'm not at all happy with it, not nearly steady enough most of the time for these pics. They take absolutely NO shake what-so-ever. I'm using a remote release and mirror lock-up as well. I can't find a tripod that works for these. I know they look good but my tripod sucks.
So much magnification used here, more microscopic than macro, that on my wood floor I when sitting in a chair next to the camera I can see my heartbeat in the viewfinder. I either get up and walk 15 feet away to close the shutter or use a timer. A cement floor would be ideal.
A short legs 18" table top would be good, i've tried those, but then you have the table movement. It's hard to explain just how critical it is to be steady, when my stereo is crankin a little too loud you can see its pulse in the viewfinder.

A variety from MDavis, maybe some of you that know him could send him this way, Blueberry X Chronic.. Peace..DD

 

[Don Peppy]

Amazing photos DD. They look like creatures from a coral reef.. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Seamaiden]

I want to share more macros with you, the first is an image I withdrew from our photo contest for personal reason, hard to explain friends, Apollo Purps
..a variety by Devil Weed Seed,..peace..DD
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Holy shit, once you master stacking...? Watch OUT! Here he comes!

Amazing photos DD. They look like creatures from a coral reef.. Thanks for sharing.

They do, don't they? They remind me of gorgonians.

 

[stickyfing3rs]

Looks like a rice cake all pinned out Lol

 

[nations maze]

Wow the QUEEN of plants in all her majesty.....just like a perfect sunset.....that unforgettable kiss....that special moment with ones u love!!!!! Amazing pics doobie!!!!!! Thanks

 

[Sativied]

Wow.... just wow.

 

[GrowGod]

@DoobieDuck what which photo stacking software are you using?

 

[DoobieDuck]

@GrowGod thanks for asking, Helicon. Stacking has a steep learning curve I think, at least it's steep for this old man. I'll do some really nice shots one day and return to shoot 200 of worthless ones the next afternoon, very inconsistant right now.
Don't forget I've spent 20 years trying to get the images I desire, still a tad bit to go. I've used extension tubes, many different lenses, reversing lenses gave me some of my best results up till now.

I've never agreed with "the equipment" is what makes my images as I've always had mid-priced used stuff off eBay, even the lens I'm using in these was purchased there. But the rail and software, yes, those help make this possible, the old man had to get with the program even as stubborn as he is. Still lighting, focus, perseverance, many other things go into my work. And yes @Seamaiden I do think they will improve and improve.

I'd like to thank you all for posting, even more would like to answer each of you, but I think you'd rather see more images..peace.DD

Old Moonshine F3 by me..

 

[Seamaiden]

For people who want to play around with stacking macros, but don't want to pay for a program, try GIMP. It has a stacking feature and plenty of opensource (aka free) information out there.

Just incredible, Doobie. The phrase "sugar plums danced in her head" keeps coming to mind.

Cappy thanks for asking, it is nothing special, but heavy legs, some $100 brand. I'm not at all happy with it, not nearly steady enough most of the time for these pics. They take absolutely NO shake what-so-ever. I'm using a remote release and mirror lock-up as well. I can't find a tripod that works for these. I know they look good but my tripod sucks.
So much magnification used here, more microscopic than macro, that on my wood floor I when sitting in a chair next to the camera I can see my heartbeat in the viewfinder. I either get up and walk 15 feet away to close the shutter or use a timer. A cement floor would be ideal.
A short legs 18" table top would be good, i've tried those, but then you have the table movement. It's hard to explain just how critical it is to be steady, when my stereo is crankin a little too loud you can see its pulse in the viewfinder.

A variety from MDavis, maybe some of you that know him could send him this way, Blueberry X Chronic.. Peace..DD

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Doobie, try using something to dampen the movement. A rug (like those super cushy bathroom rugs), or a yoga mat for example. Hell, maybe even just setting the pod on sponges might be helpful in reducing the shake.

 

[Capulator]

@DoobieDuck I just bought a sick macro lens for my canon. The MP-E 65. Macro is so tight. Some of the dullest things look absolutely phenomenal up close. Insects are the best. I have a picture of a met fly that is so trippy.

 

[Seamaiden]

@DoobieDuck I just bought a sick macro lens for my canon. The MP-E 65. Macro is so tight. Some of the dullest things look absolutely phenomenal up close. Insects are the best. I have a picture of a met fly that is so trippy.

<gasp> Jelly! Damn. That's some nice glass.

 

[DoobieDuck]

Cappy congrats on the MPE, yyou'll have so much fun with it. It's great for insects and other tings as well. I can't wait to see your images friend. Seamaiden sugar plums..yup, all sorts of things come to mind. i'm writing a story for a mag right now that mentions what all one sees thru the viewfinder. It will be in Skunk and soon I think, Ill keep you in the loop. What a Doobie post with no image..unheard of! "Other things" you say Doob...this is fresh bubble on a screen a few days ago. I've been trying my hardest to get rid of some of the leaf etc in the bubble so it is a little cleaner, I'll get there. No fresh resins on buds right now only sprouts so I'm experimenting..peace..DD.

 

[shemshemet]

Doobie-

Been trying to get into macro for a little while now. I dont have a DSLR, but I do have a mediocre 35mm SLR Ricoh or something. No good lenses for it though.

Found that I also have a nice canon 35mm but it needs to be fixed up.

I can only assume it would be outrageously tedious to use film for pics like these, but also can't get it out of my head you can get some absolutely killer fucking shots on film.

And I don't know nearly enough about photography, but what about on medium format or large format film...I think it would be insane[ly difficult].


But really......wonderful fucking shots man.

 

[OrganicGanja]

Amazing work my friend. Totally in love with the Apallo Purps shots keep it comin.