Script Lichen

[Pizzazz]

Hi gang!

Been a while, but I'm baaaack!!

Anyway, found an interesting small growth on a piece of rotting tree.
I believe it is Script Lichen and decided to take a few shots.

20x, 5x, and 2x


Mike

[JSkory]

Interesting. I like the funnel shapes of this lichen. I don’t believe I have seen it before.

[abpho]

The 2x is my favourite composition. Such as interesting shape to the lichen.

[joshmacro]

Nice shots. What was your setup for the 2x?

[Pizzazz]

Josh

For my Mitutoyo objectives, I use an Edmund Optics 200mm conversion lens with a drop-in filter holder.
I use a Edmund Optics polarizer when needed to take glare off certain types of surfaces.

The Edmund Optics assembly is connected to a Nikon PB-6 bellows which is attached to my Nikon D850. You need
to extend the conversion lens 200mm away from the sensor in order to get the correct "alignment" for the
Mitutoyo's as they are infinitely corrected for focus.

For the Mitutoyo's, I used to use a Nikon 200mm macro lens for the conversion lens, but it really
took away a great amount of light. The Edmund setup is smaller, lighter in weight and with the drop-in
filter attachment, it provides great flexibility.

My lighting has evolved a great deal. I now use several LED "floods" that have adjustable power and I have
them mounted on Bogen Magic Arms so I can place them in any position relative to the subject. For diffusion,
I use a white opaque curved dome that is setup in a "tent" configuration and with the dome, and placement
of the lights, along with their variable output, I can create low and high spots on the subject.

Mike

[joshmacro]

I now use several LED "floods" that have adjustable power..

Thanks Mike. What brand LED lights do you use?