Twirls

I started out with a photo and then turned it into... well I'm not sure. Playing around in PSE and came accross this technique not sure what I can use it for but it was fun.

Buttons

Thought I would try something besides flowers, still not quite there but will continue working on it.  I took 27 photos to make this one.

Round 2

  Actually this is my 3rd try.  You need to go either front to back or back to front on your subject, I tried going left to right and then back to do another row above... epic fail.  This one consists of 14 images.

Focus Stacking

  I have been intrigued with the technique of focus stacking.  After watching several YouTube videos and reading endless articles I decided to give it a try.  I took 17 images starting at the front edge and working my way back.  I was in Manual Mode and Manual Focus, Macro 100 Non-IS, F11, SS 1" and ISO 100.  Once I had all my images I downloaded a program called Helicon Focus, they have a free trail period.  You run all your images through it and it combines them to make an in focus image.  I will enjoy doing many more of these I am sure.