Focus stacking is a digital image processing technique that combines multiple photographs taken at different focus distances to create a single composite image with an extended, front-to-back depth of field. The photographer takes a series of photos (often called a focus bracket) of the same scene using a tripod. In each frame, the point of focus is shifted incrementally—starting from the closest foreground element and moving progressively toward the background. The above photo is sort of a goal with this technique. It is a Nikon award winning macro picture. Below, find my initial foray, an obliquely shot one euro coin. Not bad for a first attempt, if it do say so myself.

In other news, Maren’s mother Kim is here now. The calvary has arrived! Were saved.