The basics of macro texture photography.

[@timfarmer5535]

Crumpets are like our English Muffins here in the USA. Love the textures. I'm watching this as I get ready to shoot some dead flowers, for the texture. Thank you for the inspiration. I plan on using my Adaptalux to add some colours and contrast.

[@Adaptalux]

Oh flower petals are sure to be interesting. How did you get on?

[@xprodigy1x674]

Yes, this is what I was looking for i had no idea what it was called, thank you :)

[@Adaptalux]

Glad you found the video useful Skye!

[@andream..]

Hi Ben, love the crumpet texture the best! (And they are best with butter, vegemite and a hot cuppa) . I will be practicing this with my focus rail, then have a snack! Great ideas as usual. Stay safe, Andrea (Australia )😊🇦🇺

[@Adaptalux]

Butter and a cuppa for sure, Vegemite/Marmite is not my favourite though! Make sure you get all the pics you want before you start munching!

[@AngeloTullio]

A very great job, thanks!

[@Adaptalux]

Thanks for watching Angelo!

[@stephenstevenson1900]

Great video Ben! I too was hoping you would shave off the bottom of the crumpet but alas I will make do with some butter, jam and a cup of tea. Cheers mate!

[@Adaptalux]

Seems I missed a trick here, I'll try it another time and see if I can get it glowing :)

[@phila8226]

Love the crumpet photo

[@Adaptalux]

Thanks!

[@randyfox5317]

Excellent as usual, Ben! Loved the woodwork texture the most, followed by the 'crumpet'. I was secretly hoping you would shave off just a bit of the bottom of the crumpet and use colored lighting to lightly show through in the deeper pockets of the crumpet. Maybe even 2 or more lights! (no diffusers due to lack of room though) Now I have to see if I can pull that off with a muffin here. (assuming I don't eat them before I can get a photo!)

[@Adaptalux]

I did try shining through, but it was too thick... the thought didn't occur to me to take some off the bottom! If you try it let us know if it looks cool!

[@raverider2327]

Thank you so much 👌👌👌

[@MWTH73]

Ben as always thank you for sharing you ideas, I don't know if I would sacrifice a English Muffin(Crumpet) for a macro shot but it interesting, have you even shot a piece of coal? playing with it now very interesting. Stay Well Mate

[@Adaptalux]

No need for a sacrifice, just toast it up and eat it after a few shots :) Coal is a great suggestion to take a look at, how are yours turning out?

[@MWTH73]

@@Adaptalux My shots with the black coal came out better then i though, used a green, a blue and white light to highlight the grain and a black glass mirror to add a reflection.

[@Adaptalux]

Sounds great. I'll try it at some point!

[@hankfoto]

In the States we call them WEnglish Muffin. Now, You just jared my memory on this subject and to be honest It depends on what I'm going to use the shot for so I would say shoot it several ways. Very good Video It went by very quickly. Cudos!

[@Adaptalux]

I agree, shoot as many ways as you can and pick the style you prefer!

[@jamesaverill6946]

Sam: in the States we call your crumpets "English Muffins". They have a muffin factory here in my area and it is located on English Muffin Way.....enjoyed your newest KZbin on raked illumination for textured objects. Keep up the good work.

[@Adaptalux]

Hey James, I did wonder if they just went under a different name. It would be a shame if they weren't available to you!

[@helloansuman]

Awesome

[@Adaptalux]

Thanks!

[@samwilliams7957]

What lens are you using?

[@Adaptalux]

It's a Tokina 100mm f2.8 Macro

[@luiszam177]

If I’m using a film camera, what aperture and shutter speed should I use to take a texture shot? I’m a beginner of photography.

[@Adaptalux]

Your settings will greatly differ from anything I am able to tell you. I recommend using the metering in your camera or a light meter next to your subject to determine the best settings. Typically you want higher than 1/60s if handholding, and around f8/f11 for the best sharpness.

[@estherparkinson570]

What macro lens are you using ?

[@Adaptalux]

Its a tokina 100mm f2.8 macro

[@estherparkinson570]

Fab - thank you

[@skyracer4756]

What about with a razor?

[@Adaptalux]

Not sure what you mean?

[@ashstubbings2603]

Looks like you've got the same macro focusing rail as me! There's a piece of useless information for you! LOL

[@Adaptalux]

It's just a cheap one but it does the job!

[@Moodboard39]

Talk to much,