Focus Stacking Collection

Acorn weevil (Curculio glandium) Portrait on an Oak bud, Hertfordshire, England, UK, May - Focus Stacked - Captive

Focus stacked, inverted image of Diatoms on a microscope slide. Diatoms are single-celled algae which produce approximately 25% of the oxygen we breathe as well as being responsible for approximately

Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon). Buckinghamshire, England, UK. October. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Physarum leucophaeum), two sporangia, close-up. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. October. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Physarum album), dew droplets on two sporangia, close-up. Hertfordshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Cribraria rufa) line of three immature sporangia on rotting log, showing the net beginning to form around what will become the spore mass, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. October

Amethyst deceiver (Laccaria amethystina), mature mushroom that had curved up to show the gills, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, November. Focus stacked

Trumpet Chanterelle (Cantharellus tubaeformis) Group fruiting on woodland floor, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, November. Focus stacked

Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) close up of sporangia growing on a Holly leaf, Buckinghamshire, England, UK, December - Focus stacked

Slime mould (Physarum sp), dew droplets on sporangium, close-up. Hertfordshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Cribraria argillacea), mature sporangia with cages that contain the spores. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. September. Focus stacked image

Slime mould (Comatricha nigra) sporangia with a range of colours, at different stages of development. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked image

Wolf spider (Pardosa amentata) close up, Leeds, Yorkshire, England, UK, April. Focus stacked image

Portrait of a Emerald damselfly (Lestes sponsa) Yorkshire, August. Focus stacked image

Red poppys and blue cornflowers growing in a meadow in Umbria, Italy

Wild flower meadows in Tuscany, Italy

Daffodils flowering iat Monte Croce n the Italian alps

Rhododendron Ferrugineum growing near Freney Glacier Italian alps

Rhododendron Ferrugineum growing near Freney Glacier Italian alps

Thistles and blue wild flowers growing beside Freney Glacier Italian Alps

Thistles growing beside Freney Glacier Italian Alps

Aconitum Napellus also known as Wolfsbane and Monkshood part of Aconite family growing in Dolamites area Val Gardena, Dolomites, Italy

Orange livy Lilium Bulbiferum and other wild flowers growing in Val Gardena, Dolomites, Italy

Wildflowers in Parque National des Ecrins, France

Jumping spider (Hypositticus pubescens) male, resting on leaf, Lucerne, Switzerland. June. Focus stacked

Slime mould (Stemonitopsis typhina) sporangia growing on edge of bark, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. November. Focus stacked

Slime mould (Metatrichia floriformis) line of sporangia split open and releasing spores, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus stacked

Herb robert (Geranium robertianum) stamen detail, Clare Glen, Tandragee, County Armagh, Northern Ireland, UK

Close-up of Tiered tooth fungus (Hericium cirrhatum), impressive and rare fungi, growing on underside of ancient fallen Beech (Fagus sp) tree. Hertfordshire, England, UK. September. Focus Stacked

Large group of Slime mould (Stemonitis flavogenita) sporangia changing to orange, beginning to mature on Oak (Quercus sp) log. Hertfordshire, England, UK. September. Focus Stacked

Small fleck-winged snipefly (Rhagio lineola) sitting in typical posture on old pine (Pinus sp) log. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. July. Focus Stacked

Pair of Red mason bees (Osmia bicornis) mating on wallflower in garden. Hertfordshire, England, UK. May. Focus Stacked

Two Orange tip butterfly (Anthocharis cardamines) roosting at dawn on Cuckooflower (Cardamine pratensis), one of its larval food plants. Hertfordshire, England. UK. May. Focus Stacked

Marsh fritillary butterfly (Euphydryas aurinia), imago stage, hanging from chrysalis, drying its wings. Focus Stacked. Captive

Close up of Madagascan silk moth (Antherina suraka) eyespot on wing showing hair-like scales. Focus Stacked. Captive

Three immature Slime mould (Lamproderma arcyrionema) sporangia, around one millimeter tall, beginning to mature. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. August. Focus Stacked

Two Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) sporangia, around one millimeter tall, forming on decaying leaf, with peridium split open. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. February. Focus Stacked

Jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata), female, waiting in curl of Oak (Quercus sp) leaf. Buckinghamshire, England. UK. September. Focus Stacked

Jumping spider (Evarcha arcuata), male, in alert pose, ready to jump. Buckinghamshire, England. UK. August. Focus Stacked

Three Slime mould (Didymium squamulosum) sporangia growing along spike of Holly (Ilex sp) leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK. January. Focus Stacked

Duke of Burgundy butterfly (Hamearis lucina) crawling up to top of flower bud to bask in sun. Bedfordshire, England, UK. May. Focus Stacked

Ruby-tailed wasp (Chrysis ignita) curled up in defensive posture after being dragged from Silver leaf cutter bee (Megachile leachella) nest tunnel in sand dunes. Cornwall, England, UK. May

Fly (Coenosia sp) resting on leaf, at dawn covered in heavy dew. Hertfordshire, England, UK. June. Focus Stacked

Narcissus Le Torch / Double daffodil (Narcissus sp. ) flower, close up, in garden, Banbridge, County Down
Narcissus Le Torch / Double daffodil (Narcissus sp.) flower, close up, in garden, Banbridge, County Down, Northern Ireland, UK. April

Chalcid Parasitoid Wasp (Pteromalidae, probably Mesopolobus tibialis). 2mm in length, found moving over opening oak buds. Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, UK. April. Focus Stacked Image

Male Highland Great diving beetle (Dytiscus lapponicus) on surface of water, Darnaway Estate, Highlands, Scotland, UK. May. Focus stacked. Captive

Focus Stacked image of a Cuckoo Bee (Nomada goodeniana) roosting by clamping onto vegetation with its mandibles and hanging on for the night. Photographed just after dawn

Slime mould (Lamproderma scintillans) sporangia growing along edge of decaying leaf. Buckinghamshire, England, UK, January. Focus Stacked image

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"Capturing Nature's Intricate Details: The Art of Focus Stacking" In the world of macro photography, it has become a game-changer. By combining multiple images with different focal points, photographers can create stunningly detailed and sharp photos that reveal the hidden beauty of various subjects. From tiny creatures to delicate fungi, here are some captivating examples: Jumping spider (Hypositticus pubescens) male, peacefully perched on a leaf in Lucerne, Switzerland. This June capture showcases its intricate features through focus stacking. Slime mould (Stemonitopsis typhina) sporangia flourishing on the edge of bark in Buckinghamshire, England during November – an enchanting sight brought to life using focus stacking. Witness the mesmerizing moment when slime mould (Metatrichia floriformis) sporangia burst open and release spores in Buckinghamshire, England during January – an extraordinary event captured through focus stacking. Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon), an October marvel found in Buckinghamshire, England – this image highlights its unique structure thanks to meticulous focus stacking techniques. Delve into the microscopic world with a close-up shot of slime mould (Physarum leucophaeum), showcasing two sporangia in exquisite detail from Buckinghamshire, England. Marvel at dew-drenched droplets adorning two sporangia of slime mould (Physarum album) – a breathtaking close-up made possible by expertly executed focus stacking techniques. Discover the intricacies of nature as we zoom into an Acorn weevil (Curculio glandium), posing elegantly on an Oak bud from Hertfordshire, England - every minute feature brought into sharp relief through precise focus stacking methods.