LIFESIZE & ABOVE

Lifesize and above is a new gallery illustrating some of the images I have photographed using the Novoflex CASTEL-M in combination with the following Laowa Ultra Macro lenses: the 90mm f/2.8, 85mm f/4 and the superb 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X. The rail works seamlessly with all of these great lenses. All of the images in this gallery have been photographed in the field between 1:1 (lifesize) and 5:1.

The rail design is unique and differs from any conventional rail currently available. It’s another example of where independent companies such as Novoflex and Laowa continue to push the boundaries by creating a rail and a series of lenses that allow photographers to tap into the world of true macro photography.

The CASTEL-M, unlike any other current rail, makes all of the calculations for you precisely and systematically. A simple adjustment of the increment lever to your choice of magnification setting, and the stepping distance and focus overlap are automatically adjusted. You can concentrate completely on the subject producing more accurate and consistent results every time. 

Setup showing the Castel-M with the Laowa 85mm f/4 Ultra Macro supported on the Novoflex PRO 75 and MagicBall; the ideal combination for stability. The following image shows the result.
Variable Oysterling Crepidotus variables The result from the setup shown on the previous image
A tiny section of fungal mycelium fibres.
Tiny Dewdrop Bonnets Hemimycena tortuosa
Tiny developing crust fungus
Small developing crust fungus on decaying oak branch
Common Gorse stamens Ulex europaeus
Slime Mould Arcyria cinerea
Lichen Ochrolechia parella An extreme close-up of the apothecia
Mycena species A tiny specimen about 7mm in height
Snowy Disco Lachnum virgineum A tiny group growing in the cleft of the branch
Slime Mould Metatrichia floriformis complete with an unidentified developing fungus and early morning dew drops
Tiny Snowy Disco Lachnum virgineum An isolated pair, only a few millimetres each in size. Photographed at 5X with the Laowa 25mm 2.5-5X Ultra Macro
Slime Mould Possibly a Hemitrichia species
Slime Mould Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa in early development
Slime Mould Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa A tiny community on a small decaying branch
Slime Mould Possibly an Arcyria species
Slime Mould An earlier stage of the previous species
Slime Mould Arcyria denudata A tiny section of a small community growing on moss
Tiny specimen of Wolf's Milk Lycogala epidendrum growing on a small decaying log
Dewdrop Bonnet Hemimycena tortuosa A tiny pair only a few millimetres in size covered in water droplets
Psilocybe coprophila Tiny specimen growing on a small sheep's pellet
Wood Sorrel Oxalis acetosella stamens
Oak Bracket Pseudoinotus dryadeus Extreme close-up of the tiny amber droplets
Lemon Disco Bisporella citrina Two tiny discs showing the intricate detail on the surface
Unidentified tiny Hemimycena species Found it growing on a small piece of wood
Geranium species The tiny stamens complete with droplets make for an interesting image
Herb Robert Geranium robertianum High magnification close-up of these tiny stamens
Orange-tip Anthocharis cardamines A close-up of the head and mottled compound eye
Developing Milliped in Chambre
Cornflower Centaurea cyanus A close-up showing the delicate stamen structures of a beautiful flower
Common Gey Disco fungus Mollisia cinerea These tiny little fungi are commonly seen growing on the underside of small logs and branches littering the woodland floor
Bleeding Fairy Helmet Mycena haematopus A solitary small specimen growing on a tiny fallen branch