A different kind of macro photography

[AndyS]

Some of this is equipment specific (it is after all an infomercial) but the basic ideas are universal and may be an inspiration. It's about water droplets . . .

https://learnandsupport.getolympus.com/learn-center/photography-tips/macro/capturing-refraction-photography

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I think you would be more than capable of doing this, my dear Andy!

Me...not so much.

It's complex while giving amazing results.

Thanks for sharing.

[AndyS]

2. Do not count yourself short. I've seen what comes from that eye.

Not everybody is equipped or interested in studio work but it can be so rewarding, particularly when your lower back is dictating your activities .

[CaliforniaPeggy]

3. Aw, thanks!

I'm not functioning all that well today, so perhaps I'm overly influenced by my current status.

The instructions do look awfully technical and complex!

I hear you about lower backs!

[mitch96]

4. Uff I have SO much to learn.. The good thing is my instructor gives me lots to think about

when he gives us assignments. The Macro looks fantastic. Like little landscapes?
On another note Andy, which program do you use for post processing?
mitch

[AndyS]

5. My personal choice is PaintShop Pro. It is not the only or the best or the industry leader

but it is relatively inexpensive, you OWN it, can upgrade as you wish, is as user friendly as any I've tried (and I've not tried that many) and I've used it for a decade so I'm biased.

As with all software you can get a 30 day free trial which is just long enough to learn to open it and import a file but it's a start.

FYI, they all seem to be clones of each other with only minor navigation differences. Once you learn the nomenclature it's easy(er) to move to another.

[mitch96]

6. "FYI, they all seem to be clones of each other with only minor navigation differences"

I got a EM-10 and it came with Olympus Workspace. Struggling... Like I said...Lots to learn..
Tnx for the input..
mitch