Kip’s Comments - January 17, 2023

Jan 17

Not the Evil Eye, But a Good Sport

When the outdoor conditions and time constraints do not allow for my typical nature photography, I opt to utilize my time improving on imaging techniques for later use. For example - today’s conditions outside were miserable for outside photo shooting. Instead of wasting available minutes, I chose to expand my macro photography skills and techniques inside with my wife.

Thankfully my wife is a good sport and allowed me to borrow her eyeballs for macro photography subjects. I did have to do a little cropping to make this image, but have - I think - the equipment to fill the frame with just eyeball. We learned her natural reflex instincts, when my lens was so close for frame-filling images, was to protect her eyes by closing her lids. For that reason I backed up and chose to crop the image instead.

Focus was a challenge since I did not have her head in an eye-exam clamp/vise. I too was moving slightly making focusing a challenge. Still, I think I can make this work consistently with a little more practice and refinement. I may need to come up with a different subject though. There is no sense in taking advantage of her cooperation.