>>4298917As of last year I found out that I am actually slightly autistic from my sister who got tested.
>All the really cool shots are usuaully a result of 50 shots or so composited into one image using focus bracketing and editing the sharpest bits together.At this point I am an amatuer in the purest sense. Have never even done any post editing, the photos I've posted are just from my phone.
>You need extreme patience and dedication, most good macro photos come from off-camera diffused flashes and careful set up. Literally setting up the camera/settings/lighting and waiting for bugs to do their thing.I don't know if I'm that autistic. I know how to utilize natural light well. I can't I'm interested in this stage buying any lighting gear. I go hike 20-25ks into the bush and set up a tent taking shots along the way. I don't think that's very conductive to my lifestyle or future plans. Is it strictly necessary or just if you're going at it hardcore. I just want to get a better lens at this stage in my progression.
>>4298918>bellows extensiondamn that's fucking intense.
>mathHoly shit. If I'm looking to progress is this strictly necessary if I'm just doing it for fun?
>Semi modern large format opticsI will research this, thank you.
>>4298916>>4298905Essentially these are these kinds of images I've been taking up to now, just with my mobile phone out hiking.
I really need a set up that's portable. I'm a big thru hiker. A DSLR, trip and a few lenses is really the best I can do.