A little later than planned this month, as I’ve been busy with workshops and reviews, but let’s celebrate what you’ve been creating! Share your favourite image you created in September and tell us a little about it. What inspired you? How did you make it? Or why is it special to you? ✅ No theme ✅ No pressure ✅ No judgement It doesn’t need to be perfect or even finished! It could be a completed piece, a fun experiment, a work in progress, or simply something you enjoyed creating. Every image is part of your creative journey, and if it means something to you, it absolutely belongs here. Don’t be shy about sharing. Your work might inspire someone else to try something new, and this is a wonderfully supportive space to celebrate what we’ve all been making. ✨ A quick reminder: this is a sharing thread, not a critique. Let’s keep it positive, friendly, encouraging and inspiring. 💬 Remember to show some love to other creators too. A like or a kind comment can make someone’s day. 🙌 Can’t wait to see what everyone created in September! 💛

@Ryan Cush of Macro Studio has kindly set up a free 30-day trial specifically for our community. A great chance to try it out and see how it fits into your macro photography workflow. After the trial ends, the basic Library and Editor functions will still work, but stacking will no longer be available. 👉 Start your free 30-day trial Please keep this trial link within our community, as this offer has been created specifically for this group. @Ryan Cush is also happy to answer questions and welcomes feedback. You can suggest features, explore the roadmap and see the latest updates on the Macro Studio feedback site. If you give it a go, let us know how you get on!

I haven't seen much this fall but I grabbed this while wandering for insects. Shot on the R6 Mk III and RF100 Turkey Tail Mushrooms I believe

I have received a new flash (kind of) and I'll be talking about it on tonight's Macro Monday, who's joining me?

This month, we’re heading into the miniature world of fungi and slime moulds. Your challenge is to photograph fungi, mushrooms or slime moulds in a creative and interesting way. You could capture the whole subject within its environment, get in close to reveal tiny details and textures, experiment with lighting, or even create a focus stack for maximum detail. There are plenty of ways to interpret the theme, so don’t be afraid to get creative! 📅 CHALLENGE DATES: Entries open: 7th September Entries close: 4th October Live challenge review: 5th October I’ve backdated the start of the challenge to 7th September, when we decided on the theme during the live call. 📷 HOW TO ENTER: • Submit one high-resolution image • Include the photograph’s EXIF data • Your image must have been taken during the challenge period • Upload your entry using the submission form • Images added directly to the comments will not be accepted 👉 Submit your challenge entry I’ve also linked a few YouTube videos below that may help with ideas and techniques for photographing fungi and slime moulds, especially if this is a new subject for you. Please photograph responsibly and take care not to damage fungi, slime moulds or the habitat around them. I can’t wait to see what you find, autumn should give us plenty of fascinating subjects to photograph! 🍄