I use an off-camera flash for a lot of my macro shots. This provides maximum depth-of-field with a small f-stop and allows me to shoot without a tripod, as it freezes motion (both mine and the subject). This small f-stop darkens the ambient light in the background.
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David,
Can you tell me how you make the dark or black backgrounds that often are in your macro photographs? It would be a help for me to know. Thanks.
I really like your dandelion photo!
Father Dan
Father Dan,
I use an off-camera flash for a lot of my macro shots. This provides maximum depth-of-field with a small f-stop and allows me to shoot without a tripod, as it freezes motion (both mine and the subject). This small f-stop darkens the ambient light in the background.
Hope this helps.
David