Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Macro photography - Leaving CSI in the dust



Part of our job is to take photos of damaged equipment and crime scenes. Training in close-up, or macro, photography is facilitated with some really cool gear.

Seaman Recruit Jandik lends Seaman Cheek a hand as she practices shooting with the ring light attachment.











<--------- The lighter next to the circuit board gives size perspective. It's tough to focus on that stuff!




The incense sticks from a foot... and from a couple of inches.
(click photos to see the detail)












Seaman Wray doesn't really smoke. He held very still for me to get this shot.









5 comments:

  1. post some macro pics from this if you can.

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  2. That close-up cig shot is very well done: never seen it that way before. Put that in your portfolio for now.
    ENS L

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  3. I will, thank you! I definitely welcome any and all critiques on my photos.

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  4. Wow, I've been looking for this kind of information for a while now! I appreciate the blog. I leave for basic in September I'm also going to be a MC. Please keep updates up after you finish with A school!

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  5. Thank you for the feedback. It's good to know that this blog is reaching those who need it most. Out of curiosity, how did you find us?

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