In this macro photography session, i explored the thorough details of one of the stones i collected during a walk i took a while ago, along a trail that crosses one of the mountains close to home. The stone, meticulously chosen, reveals gray and toasted tones, with a rough surface that testifies to the progressive wear caused by natural elements over time.
The surface of the stone displays a very interesting complexity from a macro perspective, with a rough texture, where each groove, each protrusion originates from gradual wear, like a page sculpted by the vagaries of wind, rain and sun.
The shape of the stone, observed carefully, reminds me of one of those prehistoric tools, suggesting an intrinsic connection with the primordial eras of humanity.
Its shape, although shaped by nature, provokes the imagination, inviting contemplation on the possible uses or meanings that the stone, now worn down by time, may have had in remote times.
The lighting was placed to highlight the gray and toasted tones of the stone, creating a visual palette that captures a subtle beauty, conveying a certain authenticity.
It's incredible to be able to look up close and visualize all the layers of different matter that are held together by the pressure exerted during years of conditioning.
Try to imagine where one of these specimens went before it separated and rolled down the mountain, most likely moved by a stream of water, considering the place from where it was collected.
It's amazing how macros with their blurred background can result in such different images full of contrasts and textures especially with this kind of subjects.
In the world of photography, especially macro photography, there is a universe of things available to everyone, enabling totally different and original approaches.
Among the various possible techniques to shoot macros, this is perhaps the most affordable and effective technique for those who have a camera with removable lens.
We can simply remove the lens and reverse the direction, and by using an inverter ring it ends up being more comfortable and facilitates the process.
It ended up resulting in a session of about 80% neutral tones, despite having added a little vibrance to create some distinction and distance the register from a more accentuated neutrality.
Looking now at the result, it seems to me that i should have increased the light intensity a little more, avoiding increasing the ISO in order to reduce the grainy effect.
Maybe it would have been a good choice to leave the tones unchanged, but in the end i'm satisfied with the result.
The session is closed for today.
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Camera - Canon EOS 600D
Lens - EFS 18-55mm
Location - Portugal
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