Macro Photography: Natural Light vs Artificial Lighting This bright yellow mushroom had incredible texture on the cap. I started with natural light, then used flexible LEDs to separate it from the background and the amaran Ace 25c to softly fill the shadows in front. Which version wins for you—natural light or artificial lighting? 👇 #macrophotography #LightingComparison #naturemacro #creativephotography #macroshots #amaranpartner amaran | Daniel Aucoin
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Macro Photography: Natural Light vs Artificial Lighting This bright yellow mushroom had incredible texture on the cap. I started with natural light, then used flexible LEDs to separate it from the background and the amaran Ace 25c to softly fill the shadows in front. Which version wins for you—natural light or artificial lighting? 👇 #macrophotography #LightingComparison #naturemacro #creativephotography #macroshots #amaranpartner amaran | Daniel Aucoin
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Macro Mushroom Lighting with Two LEDs A lower shooting angle helped turn distant natural light into soft specular highlights through the trees, while two flexible LED lights were used to shape the mushroom stem and reveal the gills underneath. Quick behind-the-scenes look at how the image came together, ending with the final photograph. Shot at f/4 · 35-image focus stack @canonusa @fjallravenofficial #macrophotography, #mushroomphotography, #macrofungi, #naturedetails, #behindthescenes
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Macro Mushroom Lighting with Two LEDs A lower shooting angle helped turn distant natural light into soft specular highlights through the trees, while two flexible LED lights were used to shape the mushroom stem and reveal the gills underneath. Quick behind-the-scenes look at how the image came together, ending with the final photograph. Shot at f/4 · 35-image focus stack @canonusa @fjallravenofficial #macrophotography, #mushroomphotography, #macrofungi, #naturedetails, #behindthescenes
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Lighting This Mushroom Macro Shot What really caught my attention here were the moss filaments gently wrapping around the mushroom cap. To bring that softness forward, I used two Adaptalux flexible LEDs to separate the subject from the background, and an amaran Ace 25c from the side to add a gentle glow before capturing the final image. Final photo: Symbiosis Settings: Canon R5 · 100mm · f/5 · 1/125s · ISO 200 · 40-image stack Gear used (link in bio): – Adaptalux Flexible LEDs – amaran Ace 25c #
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Lighting This Mushroom Macro Shot What really caught my attention here were the moss filaments gently wrapping around the mushroom cap. To bring that softness forward, I used two Adaptalux flexible LEDs to separate the subject from the background, and an amaran Ace 25c from the side to add a gentle glow before capturing the final image. Final photo: Symbiosis Settings: Canon R5 · 100mm · f/5 · 1/125s · ISO 200 · 40-image stack Gear used (link in bio): – Adaptalux Flexible LEDs – amaran Ace 25c #
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Macro Photography with Flexible Lighting – Tiny Mushroom Setup This tiny mushroom caught my attention the moment I saw the curled stem. I placed a flexible LED to shape the light—and as I captured the stack, I used my arm to block part of the light and add shadow to the cap. The result? A moody image I call “Born from Shadow.” 📸 Shot with flexible LED lights 🔗 Gear & lights: Link in bio Let me know what you think—would you have lit it differently? #macro #macrophoto #mushroomphotography #light
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Macro Photography with Flexible Lighting – Tiny Mushroom Setup This tiny mushroom caught my attention the moment I saw the curled stem. I placed a flexible LED to shape the light—and as I captured the stack, I used my arm to block part of the light and add shadow to the cap. The result? A moody image I call “Born from Shadow.” 📸 Shot with flexible LED lights 🔗 Gear & lights: Link in bio Let me know what you think—would you have lit it differently? #macro #macrophoto #mushroomphotography #light
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Natural or Lit? (Macro) I found these two little helicopter seeds hanging in the forest and tried something simple: one shot using only natural light, and one shot with my flexible LED lights for backlighting. It’s always surprising how a small change in light can completely shift the mood of a macro scene. Which one feels better to you? 👇 If you want to check out the gear I’m using, the link is in my bio. #macro, #macrophotography, #backlighting, #forestmacro, #lightingsetup | Daniel Aucoin
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Natural or Lit? (Macro) I found these two little helicopter seeds hanging in the forest and tried something simple: one shot using only natural light, and one shot with my flexible LED lights for backlighting. It’s always surprising how a small change in light can completely shift the mood of a macro scene. Which one feels better to you? 👇 If you want to check out the gear I’m using, the link is in my bio. #macro, #macrophotography, #backlighting, #forestmacro, #lightingsetup | Daniel Aucoin
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Macro Flexible Lighting Setup – “One Last Breath” This image is called “One Last Breath”—a dandelion puff, photographed in the rain with a flexible lighting setup and an RGB light panel. There’s something about shooting in the rain that brings out the richness in every detail. The curved stem and missing seeds weren’t perfect—but that’s what made it feel honest. It reminded me of childhood, and how simple things used to feel magical. If you're into macro photography, maybe don’t wait for perfect
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Macro Flexible Lighting Setup – “One Last Breath” This image is called “One Last Breath”—a dandelion puff, photographed in the rain with a flexible lighting setup and an RGB light panel. There’s something about shooting in the rain that brings out the richness in every detail. The curved stem and missing seeds weren’t perfect—but that’s what made it feel honest. It reminded me of childhood, and how simple things used to feel magical. If you're into macro photography, maybe don’t wait for perfect
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Train Your Eye for Light: A Macro Photography Walk in the Forest
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Train Your Eye for Light: A Macro Photography Walk in the Forest
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I left a sweet potato on my counter for about a month… and when it sprouted, I couldn’t resist taking it into the forest for a macro shoot. I took it into the forest and used two amaran Ace 25c lights to light the subject even in bright conditions. The extra power let me underexpose the background and make the sprout stand out, creating a clean, minimalist image. One of the leaves looked to me like the face of a duck — do you see it too? 🦆 15 focus-bracketed images later… this was the result. �
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Mushroom Skyline Made of Milk I played with water drop collision macro photography using the Miops Splash Kit to fine-tune the size of the drops, the delay between each drop, and the exact timing before the camera synchronizes and captures the collision. To freeze the motion, I used two Adaptalux Xenon flashes set to their lowest power, which gives the fastest flash duration and allows the collision to be perfectly frozen. I used almond milk mixed with food coloring to create organic, mushroom-l
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Love at first brush 💖✨#macrophotography Finding beauty in everyday objects is not always easy. Sometimes, all it takes is a shift in perspective, viewing things from a different angle. That’s precisely what I did today when I captured this photograph using two small @lumecube LED lights and basic lighting techniques.📸💡 . . . 📸 MY GEAR 👉 Link in BIO 🔗 . . #MacroPhotography, #LEDLights, #LightingTechniques, #EverydayObjects, #PerspectiveShift, #LoveAtFirstSight, #AluminumFoil, #PhotographyTi
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Natural vs Artificial Light — Macro Photography Lighting Test 🌱💡 This image is called Unfolding. It’s a tiny scene I photographed of two leaves, still held together by a seed, just emerging from the earth. I compared natural light vs flexible LED lighting to shape the final shot. It’s subtle — but the difference in mood is big. Which version do you like more? Want to learn more about the flexible lights I use? Check the link in the comments — you can save up to 25%. | Daniel Aucoin
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One Mushroom… Three Completely Different Looks 🍄✨ It always amazes me how much the background can change the entire feel of a macro shot. For this one tiny mushroom, I kept the lighting and composition the same… and only changed the aperture. The result? Three completely different moods — from soft and dreamy to sharp and detailed — all created by the way the bokeh reacts to the light. It’s a great reminder that even the smallest technical choices can completely shift the story you’re telling.
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Macro Lighting Hack – Sunrise with a Fern To recreate the look of natural sunlight, I lit a dry fern from the left using a flexible LED light. The light added a warm, sunrise-like glow and soft bokeh in the background — bringing this tiny green ball of moss to life. The final image is titled “Sprouted Explosion.” Gear used: Flexible Macro LED Lights Link in bio for gear and full gallery #macrophotography, #lightingtechniques, #bokehbackground, #macrosetup, #creativeprocess | Daniel Aucoin
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Flexible Macro Photography Lighting - Forest Walk
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Macro Hacks: Steel Wool & Blue LED Light 🩵🍄 #macrophotographyideas
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Macro Cosmic Lighting: Build Your Images🌸📸 Join me in this quick video as I demonstrate how I craft the perfect shot using LED lights, steel wool, and vibrant violet flowers. Watch as I build a miniature studio to capture the essence of nature in a surrealistic scene. Welcome to the world of ‘Cosmic Violet. 🌌🌸✨ . . Flexible LED Lights 👉 Link in BIO 🔗 . . #MacroLighting #PhotographyTips #LEDLights #VioletFlowers #NaturePhotography #SurrealScenes #PhotographyTutorial #PhotographyInspiration
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Macro Bokeh Aperture Test ✨ I’ve always been fascinated by how a small change in aperture can completely transform the look and feel of a macro shot. For this test, I used my flexible LED lights and a bit of steel wool to create specular highlights behind a small yellow mushroom growing on the side of a fallen tree. Each aperture tells its own story — one soft and dreamy, one balanced, one crisp and detailed. Which one stands out to you the most? 👇 🎥 Canon R5 — RF 100mm Macro f/2.8 (70 stacked
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📸 Unconventional Landscapes✨ As a photographer, I’m always seeking new subjects and styles to ignite my creativity. In this video, I break free from creative slumps by focusing on unconventional objects that catch my eye. Explore the intriguing beauty of concrete and metal pipes in nature as I capture their magic through my lens. . . 📸 MY GEAR 👉 Link in BIO 🔗 . . #waitforit #canonr5 #photography #naturephotography #photographytips #NatureCaptures #photographerlife #creativityunleashed #uncon
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From Lens to Print 🌄: Unleashing the Magic of Landscape Photography In this short video, I’ll take you through the entire process, from capturing the perfect shot to printing it. 📸🌳✨ . . 📸 MY GEAR 👉 Link in BIO 🔗 . . #LandscapePhotography #NatureInspired #PhotographyJourney #CapturingBeauty #NatureLovers #BloomingTrees #CompositionMatters #PhotographyTips #printedmemories #artofnature | Daniel Aucoin
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UNLOCKING the ART of SEEING - Mushroom Photography with my Canon RF 100mm Macro Lens
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Light Painting Forest Photography with the NEW amaran Peak Battery @amarancreators #amaranpartner This was created using the amaran Pano 60c and their new Peak Battery—painting the scene with light, one shot at a time. What stuck with me wasn’t just the final image—it was the feeling. One root. Two paths. Even when we grow in different directions, we often start from the same place. That’s The Journey. Link to the gear’s in my bio if you’re curious. #lightpainting, #forestphotography, #paintingw
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I found this mushroom growing on top of carpet moss, and I knew I had to photograph it. To make the background interesting, I added steel wool for some beautiful out-of-focus highlights. Then I lit the mushroom with two amaran Ace 25c lights before the sun came up. Using the grid attachment on the first Ace 25c was key — it let me focus light only on the mushroom without spilling onto the background. That gave me a darker, moodier backdrop and made the mushroom stand out perfectly. These little
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Macro Worlds With Daniel Aucoin ❄️🔍 #StayOutLonger #Vallerret
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Daniel Aucoin on Instagram: "Small mushrooms 🍄 are captivating subjects for macro photography. Found in forests and gardens, they come in various shapes, colors, and textures. Macro photography highlights their intricate details like gills, caps, and stems. Use natural or diffused light, experiment with angles and compositions, and incorporate elements like leaves or dewdrops for creative shots.💦 . 📸 MY ACCESSORIES👇 Link in BIO . #photo #macro #photography #nature #mushroom #reels"
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Would you climb a tree for this one photo? I found this mushroom growing on the side of a tree, and I wanted to capture it using focus stacking. The challenge? Keeping my camera steady while standing on a ladder. I wedged the tripod between the tree and the ladder, used a bungee to mount my flexible LED lights (link in bio), and shaped the light to create separation. After 40 stacked shots, this was the result — was it worth it? #macrophotography #mushroomphotography #focusstacking #behindthesce
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Daniel Aucoin | To recreate the feel of natural sunlight in this macro scene, I lit a dry fern from the left using a flexible LED light. It created a warm,... | Instagram
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Steel Wool Macro Lighting Hack A quick macro photography trick you might not have tried before—using steel wool with a flexible LED light to create beautiful specular highlights in the background. I went with a blue-colored LED for this shot… maybe a little too much? You decide. #macrophotography #lightinghack #photographytricks #photographyideas #creativelight #macrophoto #photographyhack | Daniel Aucoin
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Indoor Macro Ideas: Water Drops and Feathers Freezing temperatures outside? Time to get creative indoors! ❄️ I borrowed some fly-fishing feathers from my dad and paired them with a water drop to capture this macro shot. Using a close-up filter and my 100mm macro lens, I explored the tiny, intricate details. It’s not about perfection—it’s about having fun and experimenting with everyday objects. What indoor photography ideas are you trying? #MacroPhotography #IndoorPhotography #WaterDropMacro #Cr
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Macro Photography Magic: Turning Everyday Objects into Art ❤️✨ Finding beauty in the small things 💡 🎣💿 This indoor macro photography idea is perfect for winter inspiration! I used a fishing hook, a DVD, and a flexible LED light to create a heart-shaped reflection full of vibrant rainbow colors. A little creativity can turn everyday objects into art that spreads love and appreciation. Try this at home, and let me know what you create! 🎨📸 ✨ Gear: 🎣 Fishing Hook 💿 Old DVD 💡 Flexible LED Lig
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Sunset in a Bowl I’ve always been fascinated by water drop collision images, but for this one I wanted to approach the idea a little differently. This image was created indoors using a macro setup, carefully timing water drops so they collide at just the right moment. The motion is frozen with a fast Adaptalux Xenon flash, not shutter speed. To keep things precise and repeatable, I used the Miops Splash system to control drop size, delay, and the number of drops, all triggered automatically thro
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