Revised Version
Revision 1 (latest)
What changed: stem blurred a bit more with blur tool
Added after receiving feedback from the community.
Original Version
House Fly - Phaonia angelicae I think (inaturalist wasn’t sure)
The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below.
About This Image
Ok first time - this one is my first proper attempt at a hand stacked 11 images and truly was a very small fly.
Feedback Requested
Just thoughts on the presentation within the limits of the technical kit I had - hand held
The DOF was so narrow but I’m pleased - as a starting point anyway.
Does the stalk the fly was on look silly?? It seems to emphasise the DOF narrative and they look good blurred - just a very abrupt transition - again part of the narrative.
The full frame uncropped example shows what I was trying…
Couldn’t get closer or it would have moved!
Technical Details
Camera: A7v
Lens:90mm
Focal length:90mm f2.8 macro
Shutter speed: 1/3200 burst mode 20-30fps
Aperture: f/2.8
ISO:6400
Flash: no
Stacked in Zerene and denoised in Topaz. Will try DXO next time and have to try 10fps with flash in a more accessible environment.