Photo stacking

In my previous post I wrote that I was going to write more about photo stacking. The process starts with taking two (or more) photos of the same object with different focus. You have to make as little difference between photos as you possibly can. It's preferred to use a tripod but if you don't have one try leaning the lens on the palm of your hand. After getting it as steady as possible, make a few photos while focusing on different parts of the object. Don't make too big gaps between sharp parts. When you've taken all the photos download a free program CombineZM or buy Helicon focus. Load the photos into the program and let the program do the rest. I don't know a lot about CombineZM but in Helicon focus you get some great tools which help you improve the photos and erase the mistakes the program had done stacking the photos together.


Here are 5 photos that have been stacked together to create the following photo.