Forest Macro Photography Tips - Macro Walks ep1

[@mrpoulton7253]

Awesome work. You make it look so easy. Could you maybe do a tutorial on how you shoot your photo stacks.

[@africanpenguin3282]

I'd be very interested aswell, I've not heard that term. But I am rather digital photography illiterate lol

[@mikebarker9187]

The camera software does it. He takes a number of shots. The camera adjusts focus in tiny increments. Then the software blends the many shots together keying on the many focus points. I believe he is doing this in camera with a new model. … One can also do this back at home at the desktop with software.

[@earthknight60]

Most likely using "focus bracketing". Some newer cameras have a setting that automatically adjusts the focus by small increments. Not many right now have it purely internal to the camera, for most it's still an external function often run by a PC.

[@RonaldPlett]

His lens doesn't have autofocus and he changes focus by moving the camera closer while shooting burst mode. I use an a7rii. Very slow burst so I can't really do it well but I have gotten some incredible macro shots this way. Then after that it's got to be stack in photoshop. That has many tutorials on KZbin. Just search for photo stacking in photoshop.

[@earthknight60]

@@RonaldPlett The issue with moving the camera like that is that as you move it you wind up with slightly different perspectives and a slightly different field of view.. I've done that too (with my old Nikon D600, my a7II, my a7III, and my a6500), but the results are extremely variable.

[@MichaelCarrPilot]

Here under 7,000 subs. You’re doing great. NEVER change your style, tone, editing or ANYTHING to get more views. What a great channel. Happy my photography algorithm brought me here.

[@SIBIRIAKcom]

I thought KZbin is dead. But you brought my hope back to life. 🥀

[@DobromirManchev]

There's tons of great content to find, if you follow the right people... And honestly, YT does a fine job following your interests and suggesting new things to check. That's how i ended up on this video.

[@seagabri]

I feel the same. This is one of the things that makes my day. Please make more videos.

[@SIBIRIAKcom]

@@DobromirManchev it does, it really does. until it doesn't. until it can't recognize your interests or your interests are not in trends.

[@MichelleCox]

I'm so impressed that you are getting hand held stacks with the Laowa 25mm. I rarely take mine out in the field because it's so hard to hand hold and usually use it inside on the rail. You've inspired me to have another go with it once we start getting into spring.

[@ronjenkins4257]

me too

[@naturefold]

Thank you! It's quite a challenge but definitely worth a try, and that lens can get some great results

[@MikeC2K10]

@@naturefold I deleted an earlier reply because I thought for sure there was a rail I couldn't see under the diffuser. 🙂

[@JustinCase1021]

I'm a photographer and I've always been a fan of macro. This amazing video makes me want jump into the macro world. thank you for the inspiration.

[@roykropp155]

Incredibly fascinating...and I appreciate the use of scientific names!

[@hattercat_23]

I love everything about this video. Your photography is amazing and you know how to make a GOOD video. 100000000/10

[@andrewlamberson539]

Absolutely a plus plus as a fellow, macro photographer, using the same lens. I’m astounded at your stable shots.

[@brucewilliamsstudio4932]

I'm pretty sure that he doesn't drink coffee.... 😉

[@jmlesko1]

It's so great to see someone doing more "in the field" videos as opposed to endless lens reviews at a desk. Your videos are so much more motivating to get out and shoot. It would be cool to hear about your settings sometimes magnification level, aperture. Especially with things like slime molds and springtails. I had that laowa lens with my R6, but got rid of it when I went to om system. So now I find myself trying to create those magnification levels with a raynox and/or telconverter. Thanks for the videos!

[@pedrorebelo3822]

You're the first time I instantly subscribed to a channel after watching the first video. Superb macro shots, high quality video film and editing, everything is great, even the way you approached the mic problem! You're a natural, keep up the good work 👍🏻💪🏻

[@cryptowill1611]

Very pleasant to watch and beautiful pictures as usual. Your hand-held technique is remarkable. Maybe you could tell us more about it in one of your next video. That would be great to hear from on how you get prepared and how you control the camera movement with such a high magnification And what about your flash management ? Keep up the good work Alexis, you are talented !

[@naturefold]

Thanks, seems like a lot of people want to see more on handheld technique so I'll definitely work on that in the future.

[@bobr7773]

I really enjoy your videos. I shared your video with one of the best professional macro photographers. Your work is inspiring.

[@wellingtoncrescent2480]

I much prefer videos that emphasize images over gear. Nicely done, with spectacular examples. Thanks for sharing. You inspire me to do more macro work.

[@127TROOP]

The armoured Pil Woodlouse is incredible! Astonishing detail & colours…..

[@brightfrost]

This channel has a BRIGHT future!

[@SG-Photography]

Awesome work young man, you have an amazing future in front of you. You’ll be one of the big masters in few years. Thanks

[@Rustledd]

Very impressive pictures! Love the little outtake too 😂

[@tonyknight3454]

Stunning images

[@dm51964]

Superb work and excellent videos and hope your channel goes from strength to strength

[@MicaelWidell]

Very nice video and photos. Just found your channel, looking forward to more videos! Spring seems to have come pretty far where you live, may I ask what country/region this is?

[@naturefold]

Thanks Micael, you were a big inspiration for me getting into macro around 5 years ago and now for starting on KZbin :) I'm in Germany, generally these flower species appear around the end of February here and it will take a few more weeks for more insects to start being active, currently most of what I can find is on dead wood.

[@MicaelWidell]

Happy to hear my channel inspired you! With this video you have inspired me to start looking under bark of dead trees. Maybe I can find some tiny creatures :) we have just gotten the white snow drop flowers here in Sweden.

[@cryptowill1611]

Being a fan of both of you, I'm more than happy to hear that you inspire each others 😉

[@abpho207]

Cool. I gave up on this hobby a whole ago. This might be enough to rekindle my passion. I'll be checking out more of your videos. Thank you.

[@maxloewe9162]

I prefer the actual sounds of nature over music. Thank you for the video!

[@occasusdrummer]

I love you. Actually. I really want to get started but dont know how or where... You're motivating me, and I feel I'm close to finally giving it a try

[@billyboy3869]

stunning work

[@benjamin_f_gates]

You have INSANE talent - this style is so beautiful

[@livingamadatlife]

Brilliant shots well done

[@hermanmunster4949]

Breathtaking images! ❤❤

[@SammyKernane]

Fascinating adventure ! Keep it up

[@datiphoto]

Very talented young photographer. Congratulations for those nice shoots 👌🏾

[@ElmoChan43]

Yes, would love a video on your technique for handheld photo stack with the Laowa 25mm ultra macro. I still somewhat of a novice to macros. I have the same lens and trying to improve my macros.

[@kameratrip]

One type of photography that is fun is macro photography. Have fun photographing and enjoying the beauty of this small part of nature 📸👍

[@DerMitDemArm]

There's a lot of positive comments already, but I just feel the need to also say that your work is impressively good, very inspirational. Pictures are awesome (handheld stack WOW!) and the video is nicely paced and contains valuable information. Definitely very glad I got this recommendation! Subbed :)

[@aaroncarter8845]

Man, I kinda forgot how much I enjoy pottering around in the woods on my own taking photos of cool stuff, this video is so beautiful and peaceful. I love insects and can't believe the shots you're getting out there in the field on such a simple rig, plus those shots of the slime moulds are just beautiful.

[@thewessexwanderer]

Wow, such amazing photos and such a wonderfully simple video where the brilliant photography does the talking!

[@praveensamuel8375]

Just discovered your channel! Love your content. Your pictures are ethereal. I’d love to see an episode on handheld focus stacking. You seem to be a pro at it. Just subbed!

[@duveral]

What a relax and nice video wow, What settings does your flash have when you do stacking?

[@cidfidchris]

Just awesome! Don't change anything except making more videos.

[@valeriehoffman8180]

Your images and videos are amazing! Keep it up!

[@str1xt]

Thank you KZbin algorithm. What a lovely channel you have created Alexis. Your pleasant demeanour and photography skills got you one more sub. Keep up the great work. From the the U.K.

[@krijnbuijt]

Amazing work. Happy to have found you in my feed

[@sampodhorsky178]

Amazing photos! Great job ♥

[@tonybowden9085]

Loving your videos Alexis. I’m considering delving into extreme macro photography and I’m finding your videos very inspirational. Obviously ultra macro with this type of lens is extremely challenging but you make it look simple!

[@jonathanlewisphotography]

Really impressive images and technique and great presentation. As stated by many a walk through tutorial on your stacking and maybe one on your edits would be great. Thanks for sharing.

[@wafflecart]

Amazing photos, didn't know this technique existed!

[@TheMickebostrom]

Very well made video (and audio) agan... and sooo beautiful pictures!

[@taylornoel]

Beautiful work dude… I grew up with a father who has his phd in entomology- it’s really nice to see other people who are interested in bugs the same way he is

[@Der_Waldmann]

Wow! i am deeply impressed about this wonderfull work. It looks so good. Phantastic job. Thank you for showing

[@musiqueetmontagne]

Fabulous Alexis! Thanks for uploading these wonders.

[@mikebarker9187]

Applause for knowing and providing the names (common and latin) for your subjects. This places you WAY ahead of the many other photogs who can make pretty pictures. Applause!

[@inotcare]

this is insanity alexis, great work. the video overall is very nicely made.

[@MrRandallDish]

Do you stack every subject? I would like to see more single shots! Awesome work, keep the inspiration coming.

[@MikeRosecope]

These are incredibly good shots, thank you very much and keep up the good work.

[@kbmats]

Really inspiring work! I'm not even in the field of macro photography but I do have an old Canon FD 70-210 f/4 that has a Macro function on it, possibly not true macro but I'll give it a try on my local forest just like you do 👍 greetings from the south of Chile!

[@dougsmit1]

You mentioned the side lighting from your diffuser when shooting verticals. This seems to trouble very few people but it has caused me to try several designs for homemade diffusers that work equally well for verticals and horizontals. All have been failures to some degree even if a bit better than the standard diffuser type. I guess there is no market for this and many willing to buy those hoods. Good video.

[@mikebarker9187]

Carry a white reflector card with you. Place nearby the subject to bounce light.

[@Dartheomus]

Your photography is beautiful, and I really love the relaxing approach to your video! I instantly subscribed! :)

[@glennhunt3595]

Hi, just come across your channel, very impressed with your narrative and knowledge of your subject hope you continue with this first rate work. Result one new subscriber. 👍

[@DONK0]

What a great video! Incredible shots.

[@marlonkrimm927]

Hey, muss ehrlich sagen das deine Videos sehr beeindruckend sind. War eben auf INaturlist und habe gesehen das du die meisten Beobachtungen in ganz Deutschland hast, wirklich Respekt das ist verrückt. Habe durch deine Videos auch wieder Lust bekommen mehr Marco zu machen, aber mir fehlt einfach das Zubehör etc. und mein Equipment ist auch nicht das beste. Aber egal habe durch dich wieder Motivation bekommen und das ist das wichtigste. Das Equipment wird sich dann demnächst auch gekauft. Wie gesagt mach weiter so und wirklich tolle aufnahmen, vielleicht Erreiche ich ja auch irgendwann dieses Level :)

[@naturefold]

Vielen Dank :)

[@KeithJohnsonBubbleguy]

You are a macro shooting Beast! Subscribed. I’d be interested if you wanted to share your journey because, to be honest, you’re operating at a level orders of magnitude beyond what I can identify with. Evolution of motivation, gear, techniques, mistakes made and milestones achieved. Help me understand how you got here & where you’re interested in going-or not. I’ll be here for the ride either way.

[@tappersreviews4677]

Whoah, that red ant shot is amazing. Fantastic macros!

[@rickbottari600]

Your macro photos are not only interesting and beautiful but nice and sharp! And at f4 (stacked) I am learning to shoot macro on a 100mm canon lens and with or without stacking I must shoot above f8 especially without a speed light since the depth of field on this lens is very shallow! Keep up the good work I will follow you for inspiration📷

[@samelogio7441]

You have some great images. I am really enjoying your videos. Well done.

[@lgoolsb]

Thank you for the video. Amazing work!

[@AliKusoglu]

Really enjoyed your video and photography. Nice work 👏👍

[@Wildlifevideopicture]

Very nice channel and beautiful videos, thanks😊 Regards Karl-David

[@rezabrainiac2619]

very nice men was very good i enjoyed It is a new look for me Thank you

[@naimijoshi7]

Amazing work !!!!!!!

[@01bigapples]

amazing video! I love your editing style. Keep up the awesome work!

[@ZombieRofl]

Don't stop. Your good.

[@Eric1396]

Incredible work!

[@DadeWilliams]

awesome video, amazing work

[@joshashdown4431]

Nice work! I really enjoyed your video and photography!

[@JoshxIZ]

I get so tempted to switch to olympus.. It looks so much more fun with focus stackin help

[@santijaumes]

Lovely video Alexis. wonderful pictures as always

[@naturefold]

thank you!

[@manoelcarlosvieirademoraes6764]

Great work!

[@JakowieHose]

This is top tier content! Keep it up

[@orionorion2405]

Excellent work !

[@pcaridad]

Incredible beautiful pictures. I wonder what software you use to make the stacking. 👍🏻❤️

[@tomking3800]

Wonderfull macro images. Beautifully captured 😅

[@MarkD-n-JapanPanasonicBridge]

You're very good. Thanks for sharing. Great video.

[@tull777]

Exelant work!

[@tomvallee1768]

incredible work

[@justaperson1812]

great vid, would love more detail about the species you're photographing

[@Macbamboo]

Hi Alexis, wonderfull work!!! With equipment are you using for that beatifull pictures?

[@armstrn]

Totally amazing.. great work!

[@davidf6326]

Please forgive my ignorance, as I know nothing at all about the Fuji system. How are you able to use a Nikon flash with a Fuji camera? Also, I notice in some images you've used very high numbers of stacked images - are they really necessary to get the DoF or is there another reason for the high quantities of shots? Finally, I currently use a Nikon Z50 and I've been looking for a camera that can do automated focus bracketing. I've tried two OM-1s and returned both because of what I now believe to be a fundamental flaw in the C-AF focusing. Until seeing your video, I wasn't aware that any Fuji cameras included focus stacking or bracketing. How do you have that working with a non-AF Laowa lens? EDIT - watched part 2 and now know that you are doing the stacks by moving the camera 😎 Sorry, lots of questions 😊

[@johannesimpybgg5174]

Hey Alexis, I just wanted to say that I love your videos, the pictures you take, the information you give about the subjects and the knowledge you convey. Keep up the good work! I'm just starting to take macro photos and I'm still using my Canon RF 85mm/f2 lens I already had for travel and portraits, so I'm still photographing flowers and funghi, because insects are to small for my equipment, but your videos and pictures made me want to dive deeper in macro photography. I hope that there will be an ultra macro lens with AF for the RF-mount soon, so I can use the focus stacking mode on my camera...

[@naturefold]

Thanks! Yeah an AF ultra macro for RF mount (or any mount really, I believe the m.zuiko 90mm is currently the only af macro going to 2x), although currently the RF 100mm seems like a pretty good option

[@LonerJoe]

I really like you and what your doing. Have fun.

[@kshitijoberoi1928]

I absolutely love your work.. amazing ♥

[@VladimirMikota]

Great!

[@cipriandita6406]

I'll never understand how some people can just take all the rapidfire shots without 90% of them being shaky, for stacking. Awesome shots!

[@naturefold]

Using a flash basically eliminates the issue of motion blur, the main challenge is just keeping steady enough that the angle doesn't change too much between shots.

[@cipriandita6406]

@@naturefold yeah, that is the part that I can’t seem to do xD

[@diotenchi]

I am in love with your channel! I really am, and as people have mentioned before, it's making me feel like going outside and take photos, like I used to do. I just had one problem with this particular video: the volume of that tone clip used in the end was too loud. Like, full blast. I don't know if it's because I'm on my laptop and the shitty speakers work better on that frequency or what, but something happened there 😂 I got super scared when it first played, and then it played again 😂😂😂

[@diotenchi]

I gotta add: they are like, super shitty speakers, so it could be a me problem.

[@naturefold]

Thanks so much! Good to know, those definitely might be too loud, I'll try and balance it better next time

[@beasley778]

I am astounded by your images. How do you do image stacking hand held? And how do you get your flash to work so quickly?

[@bettinagy4598]

Amazing work, im just curious isnt the flash bad for them?

[@Chrispitchwildlife]

Cool video, really. Well done! 👍 Oh I just see that you are using a X-H2 which I rarely see from KZbinrs doing macro... I use an X-T5 😃

[@naturefold]

Thank you! I'm surprised how few people use the X-H2 for macro, that 40mp apsc sensor is great and there's lots of good features for macro - only thing that's missing is a good autofocus high mag macro lens for X mount

[@Mr.Mines_World]

awesome work

[@maxiei]

Very impressive work!

[@photochop9657]

Very good, keep it up.

[@Meinoon101]

Very impressed, can I have the brand of flashlight? And does Lawa produce lens for Nikon ?

[@vijaykarve736]

Awsome, images.why not make a video on macro flower photography.