Forest Macro Photography

In which I go out into the forest to do some macro photography, and get so absorbed in just wandering around that I almost forget to take any photographs.
My macro photo gear:
Nikon Z6
Nikon 105mm macro lens amzn.to/3SVYdNH
SmallRig Z6 L bracket amzn.to/3yzqGSL
Benro tripod amzn.to/46T72xE
Gitzo mini tripod amzn.to/3SVBul0
Hoya polarising filter amzn.to/4dNErvR
My video gear:
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 amzn.to/4drXigb
DJI Osmo Action 4 amzn.to/3YSX9hp
Nikon Z30 amzn.to/3SUQ3W5
SmallRig Z30 baseplate amzn.to/3SWaFgn
iPhone 12 Pro Max
Insta360 X3 amzn.to/4g0B4DU
Aputure MC light amzn.to/3AxxCAs
SmallRig LED light amzn.to/46PfrSN
Nanlite PavoTube II 6C
SmallRig magic arm amzn.to/46Vpq9g
JOBY GorillaPod amzn.to/4fR4HY3
Manfrotto tripod amzn.to/3WTPkWl
My preferred memory cards:
Sony Tough CFexpress amzn.to/46X9XVS
SanDisk SD card amzn.to/4dZKEpe
SanDisk micro SD amzn.to/46WFbg2
The Amazon links above are affiliate links, so purchases made through these links don't cost you any extra, but they do help support the channel in a very small way so that I can carry on making these videos for you 🤓👍

[@steverolfe1935]

Just came across your channel and so glad I did. I'm a street photographer but seeing your work, hearing the bird song gives me the inspiration to head out to a forest, wood location. You have such a relaxed way of working and love the human side where things don't always go to plan and you bring the humour element into it.

[@MarkMorganPhotography]

Hearing that I might encourage even one person to go out and photograph something different is a big compliment, so thanks! And as for things not going to plan... erm, yeah, that happens a lot 🤣

[@steverolfe1935]

Your welcome, photography is a creative and inspiring process@@MarkMorganPhotography

[@ryszardorowski7409]

Mark, your videos are great to watch, especially when you have to stay at home. For now, my sinuses won't allow me to go out for a photo shoot, but it's also nice to walk with you. I live in an area where you can meet brown bears, I don't like seeing them, but in the forest you take photos of mushrooms and look around.

[@MarkMorganPhotography]

Hi Ryszard, thanks, I'm glad you're enjoying the videos - I hope your sinuses improve so that you can get out as well. No bears here - the largest thing I have to worry about is an occasional rabbit!

[@foto-spective]

Wonderful video. 👍 Great photos. You've got a new Subscriber.

[@MarkMorganPhotography]

Thanks very much!

[@rabiatv-l3d]

nice

[@MarkMorganPhotography]

Thanks

[@ruudjw]

nice! What kind of led panel is that?

[@MarkMorganPhotography]

Thanks! The smaller light I use is an Aputure MC, and the larger tube light is a Nanlite PavoTube II 6C.

[@ruudjw]

@@MarkMorganPhotography thx! I use a cygnustech diffuser for my macro. But an extra light is also nice, even in combination with a flash

[@ronsmith8340]

I have a small panel similar to yours too, and depending on how I want the lighting it can be better then a flash. Sometimes I use it to under-light as you do but sometimes I like the separation the shadows give. Sometimes it's good just to exchange ideas, and now I'm going to have to spend some time focus stacking. Keep up the good work, I find inspiration in your videos.

[@MarkMorganPhotography]

Glad you’re enjoying the videos! I totally agree that sometimes shadows really make the image. Flash certainly has its place, but I also like the subtlety you can achieve with an LED light just by moving it very small amounts. Good luck with your focus stacking!

[@alanbravofotografo]

Perfect work my friend,nice video

[@MarkMorganPhotography]

Thanks very much!

[@dennisc7589]

Another great video. My macro lens is getting repaired so your videos are giving me my macro fix. I actually enjoyed all the bird songs in the background.

[@MarkMorganPhotography]

Glad you're still getting that fix! Funny you should mention the birds - when I was editing the video I thought people might think I'd added those sounds afterwards, but that's just how it was on the day.

[@dennisc7589]

@@MarkMorganPhotography There is an app called Merlin that will identify birds by their songs if interested.

[@MarkMorganPhotography]

Thanks, I will check that out!