TINY TUESDAY

I'm sure you have already determined the nature of the subject...but if you need a clue, check the Extra file. Best to view in LARGE.

This is a macro shot using a Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 lens. Macro shots are often difficult because the closer you get to the subject the more issues with depth of field crop up. The issue is solved with photo stacking. Several photos are taken at different depths within the field and then combined with software into a single shot. I used HeliconFocus for that process.

An alternative method is to shoot the subject in a mirror...be careful to exclude your image and that of the camera. Most mirrors are flat...and you need one like that. Shoot the subjects reflection and since everything is flat (on the same plane) all will be in focus.

If you can't quite believe that, shoot a photo at f/2.8 (narrow depth of field) using the rear view mirror on your car. It's best to do this while you are not driving. Shoot an image showing a street behind you....lots of depth in the field. You will see that everything in the mirror is in sharp focus while everything outside the mirror will be blurry. Check it out.

P.S. Can you identify the little black things on the seeds?