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Top Tips for Mushroom Photography
Practical tips for getting better mushroom photographs in the field, from finding the right specimen to managing light, focus, and composition. Suitable for any camera, from phone to mirrorless. Contents Why mushroom photography is more accessible than you might think Find the right specimen Take your time Get low Take a lot of shots Use…
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Lightening in Mushroom Photography
Contents The importance of lighting in mushroom photography Beyond your camera, your gear, and your technique, the most important thing to get a spectacular photo is the shot itself. A beautiful mushroom, good composition, and proper lighting. Lighting in particular is what turns a mediocre photo into a breathtaking one, and it is something often…
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Tripods For Mushroom and Macro Photography
A practical guide to choosing a tripod for mushroom and macro nature photography, from my own experience in the field. What features actually matter, what to look out for, and four options across budget, mid-range, and premium. Contents Why a tripod matters for mushroom photography Tripods. They can be bulky, tedious, and take a lot…
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Aperture Size When Focus Stacking
Most beginners assume that when focus stacking, you should use the smallest aperture possible to maximise depth of field. Professional macro photographers do the opposite. This article explains why, and what aperture you should actually be shooting at. Contents The assumption most beginners make When you first get into macro photography, the depth of field…
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Focusing Rails for Mushroom Macro Photography
A practical guide to focusing rails for mushroom and macro photography. What they are, why they are useful, the downsides to know about, and three recommendations at different price points. Contents What is a focusing rail? Why they are useful for fungi photography Focusing rails for manual focus stacking The downsides Recommendations Tips for using…
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Extension Tubes and Raynox DCR-250
Extension tubes and the Raynox DCR-250 are two of the most affordable ways to dramatically increase your macro magnification for photographing slime molds and very small fungi. This article explains how each works, the pros and downsides, and how to combine them for extreme close-up results. Contents Why standard macro lenses have limits How extension…