Sometimes, to look natural, we create a scene. Found a mushroom, set it up on a log, added some dirt and leaves. Four lights, a camera on a tripod, and 60 photos stacked into one — a technique called focus stacking, where the camera works front to back in small increments until everything you want sharp actually is. Been shooting with older gear lately. Nice to remind myself where the current technology can take me.

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