Thanks for a great program, that I have just started using. This is one of my first images made with HeliconFocus. Some cleaning up in Photoshop. Ca. 35 exposures in this crop.
I constantly see threads arguing against post-processing or 'manipulating' images on various photo forums.
But, without something like HeliconFocus one would NEVER be able to communicate the true beauty and complexity of an insects' eyes. I love this product!
HOW DID YOU GET IT TO STAY STILL!!?? Was it alive?
For many pictures, post processing only helps, but still, I admire it when someone gets a stunning image in-camera. It indicates a better photographer than just a good computer guy.
Thank you for the nice words, and sorry for the (very) late reply.
Ariel: the fly was mounted on a mono-rail/focus-rail.
Fred: I used a light tent (White paper), and a MT-24EX.
Really? I am using pretty much the same equipment and so far I am getting too much flash refelection in the eyes. Your crane fly has such a 3-D look like it was illuminated from all around. I am going to try to post an image for critique. Perhaps you would take a look at it and comment.