thank you @api312 ! your explanation for why you would want to grow your males out is probably the best and most complete i’ve ever read. that’s so very helpful and informative.
it does seem like there are some photography threads on og. there’s a “trichome shots!” thread and also a very seasonal “POTY” (picture of the year) thread. some very nice photos in there.
the very first photo on the trichome shots! thread is something akin to what i’d like to achieve, although that’s a super tight zoom on those trichs. but the clarity is remarkable.
yea, you’re right. some of the best lenses do cost some boocoop dollars. i was a nikon shooter and actually inherited a number of fantastic lenses from my dad when i started shooting. he had a 70-200/2.8 and an 85/1.4, although honestly i took some fantastic photos with the dirt cheap nifty fifty (50/1.8). i think for great trichome shots though, that will definitely need to be an investment in good gear. i have also read about inverting lenses and whatnot, which might be a cheaper solution. as i get deeper into my flowering stage, i’ll start exploring some options and will for sure share the results.
oh, i forgot all about the “cannabis microscopy” thread. JoeCrowe is doing some cool work over there.