Nice! I like this one much more than the first. As Paul said the antenna
touching the edge of the image is a distraction, but it is very
difficult to determine how the final image will stack up. (Couldn't
resist). The framing is somewhat different if you make the stacks by
adjusting the lens's focus compared to if you use a focusing rail.
Zerene has some comments on that on their website. From what I can tell
you got a lot of depth of field in the antenna though and I don't see
any banding or soft spots.
Just in case you have not stumbled on it, Johan J Ingles-Le Nobel 's
site, http://extreme-macro.co.uk/, is a great resource on all aspects of
studio stacked macros. An added bonus is that he is a Pentax user so
many of his equipment reviews and tips are relevant.
Regarding the crud on the bug - I use pair of drug store reading glasses
plus a set of clip on loups to get to to get to something like +6 or +8
magnification. I'm nearsighted (-7) and use the loups without contacts
or corrective glasses. I guess that's +15 or so magnification. I still
can't see all the fibers and specs on the bug but with the loupes plus
some small hobbyist paint brushes you can clean up bugs fairly well.
There are also techniques for relaxing the legs etc on dead insects,
which I have not delved into but which are covered in Johan's site.
Mark
On 5/1/2016 8:35 AM, Jostein wrote:
... or something.
http://www.alunfoto.no/innhold/stacked-lacewing-2/
It's the same insect as yesterday's PESO. Now it's very visibly dead,
with grit accumulating on its eyes.
Testing two light sources this time.
I'm happier with this result than the previous one, but I'd love to
read your opinion.
Jostein
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