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May 28, 2017 by Max Distro LLC

Focus Stacking on the Lumix GX8

Lemon Daylily (Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus) Shot in the Early Evening with Soft Light and Focus Stacking

Lemon Daylily (Hemerocallis lilioasphodelus) Shot in the Early Evening with Soft Light and Focus Stacking

Since photography is a large part of this website I thought I would write some posts on the equipment and techniques I use to create these photos. Getting photos in sharp focus is one of the most important aspects of photography. Unfortunately, the laws of physics do not always allow all parts of the image to be in focus at the same time. This is especially true in close up (macro) photography in which we take photos of small objects like insects or flowers. Focus stacking is a technique to get the whole photograph in focus. This technique is capable of producing remarkable images, like the one above, that could not have been created in any other way. It is another valuable tool for photographers striving to create that “perfect” image.

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Filed Under: California, Photographic Equipment and Techniques Tagged With: Baja Fairy Duster, Circle of Confusion, Daylily, Depth of Focus, Focus, Focus Stacking, GX8, Lumix, Macro, Matricaria discoidea, Melilotus indicus, Photography, Red Salvia, Ruellia humilis, Technique

July 30, 2015 by Max Distro LLC

Eden Garden Flowers. Auckland, New Zealand

Red Bougainvillea at Eden Garden Flowers. Auckland, New Zealand

Red Bougainvillea at Eden Garden Flowers. Auckland, New Zealand

We decided to visit Eden Garden which is a garden on Mount Eden in Auckland, set in 2 hectares (5 acres) of former quarry land, sort of like the Butchart Gardens in Victoria but on a smaller scale. It was established in 1964 and is open to the public for an admission fee. Eden Garden was donated to the people of New Zealand in 1965 and is managed by The Eden Garden Society. The garden’s many collections of plants include what is reputed to be the largest collection of camellias in New Zealand, vireyas (tropical rhododendrons) some of which are always in bloom, Japanese maples, magnolias, hibiscus, bromeliads, native trees, interesting rock formations, waterfalls, and a spectacular perennial garden. At the entrance they had the spectacular red Bougainvillea pictured above.

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Filed Under: New Zealand, Plants and Gardens Tagged With: Abutilon, Angel Trumpet, Auckland, Bee Balm, Bougainvillea, Brunfelsia, Calliandra, Clematis, Cranesbill, Dahlia, Daylily, Echinacea, Eden Garden, Forget-Me-Not, Fuchsia, Geranium, Hosta, Lilies, New Zealand, Odontonema strictum, Pansies, Phlox maculata, Viola, Violets, Vireya Rhododendrons

July 18, 2015 by Max Distro LLC

Albert Park Flowers. Auckland

Albert Park Flowers. Auckland

Albert Park Flowers. Auckland

They had a side of Albert park filled with a collection of beautiful specimen flowers and I decided to present them along with the names. It is quite a cosmopolitan collection, filled with little flower puzzles. I write these posts on the specifics of flowers, including names and a little history both for myself and for you, the reader. Flowers and plants are beautiful in their own right but knowing what kind of plant you are seeing allows you to find parallels and insights into your own gardening and gardens in general. Some of these individual flowers have attracted hundreds of thousands of interested people to join societies, discuss in garden clubs and even to host shows devoted to a particular flower. Examples include Roses, Canna Lillies, Crocosmia, Dahlias, Succulents and Chrysanthemums to name just a few. These garden groups are often not easy to find but show a light on the culture of people living in a particular locale. For instance, New Zealanders or Kiwis are crazy interested in succulents. I hope you too will find these garden posts useful and will enhance your enjoyment the next time you visit a garden or see an unusual plant.

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Filed Under: New Zealand, Plants and Gardens Tagged With: Albert Park, Auckland, Bellflower, Blue Chalksticks, Blue Eyed Grass, Canna Lily, Chatham Island Forget-Me-Nots, Chrysanthemum, Cornflower, Crocosmia, Dahlia, Daylily, Heliotrope, Hummingbird Sage, Lantana, Loosestrife, Lupine, Magnolia, New Zealand, Passiflora, Plectranthus Lois Woodhull, Puatea, Purple Cranesbill, Queen Anne's Lace, Rose Campion, Spider Aloe, Stonecrop

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