The macro challenge start again

[Stemmy]

neglected this section for a while well here we go. Guess the macro image below.

Thought I would start with an easy one.

The winner posts the next macro (keep all posts in this thread).

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

I think that's what's it called...

Large paper clip thing...

[Stemmy]

Thought it was toooo easy

Half an hour on the forum must be a record. Took me longer than that to take it and post it.

Your turn George.

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

I've not really got a macro lens YET...

But here a tighly cropped image...

[Kirsty]

fish tank?

[tonymidd]

wine glass????

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Good thinking...

Certainly about "water" but not those two... :)

[Stemmy]

Bottom of a plastic water bottle?

[tonymidd]

http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif Water???? you mean the stuff you use to bring out the essences in a good malt????? :D:D

Is it the edge of one of those bowl things you float candles in or maybe the end of a tap?

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Bottom of a plastic water bottle?

Ahhhhhh too close for comfort...

I'll give you that one...

It's the top end.... My daughter glugging away... :)

[Stemmy]

Come on Tonymidd post a macro :)

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

He's scared... He didn't expect to win the last one.. ;)

[tonymidd]

Didn't think I'd won as Martin got it right, I was only near. http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/redface.gif
Still I'll see what I can do. WTS!

[tonymidd]

Taken not 5 minutes ago, Leica D2 with elrop69.

[Stemmy]

is it camera equipment - something on your tripod ???

[DennisB]

Microwave turntable ?

[tonymidd]

Sorry you are both way off. http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif
If it's any help this image is about 6 times life size.http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Reverse side of a DVD or CD holder of some sort...

[tonymidd]

Spot on George!

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Now I got to do a new one... Ummmmmmm.....

[DennisB]

Now I got to do a new one... Ummmmmmm.....

Martin and I really knew what it was all along....we just didn't want to be next in line for thinking something up ;) :D :D

[tonymidd]

Yeh we'll believe you Dennis http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Again not a macro shot as such....

Got to get one soon...

[tonymidd]

That looks suspiciously like a sparkler.

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Bum...

:(

Got it in one...

I REALLY need to get a macro lens... :)

[tonymidd]

I'm grand-daughter sitting so no spare time and I'm out this evening but I'll do my best to post a new one later today or first thing on Sat morning.

[Kirsty]

that wud have been my guess too!

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

I know... I know... I'm patchetic... :)

[tonymidd]

that wud have been my guess too!
As I'm tied up for the rest of the day would you like to have a go Kirsty?

[Stemmy]

Can I just ask a silly question is Tonymidd just DennisB with a camera in front of his face??? !!!!

They look the same person !! :D

[DennisB]

Martin has been in at the Christmas Brandy again. I have been told it effects the sight first ! :D

[Stemmy]

You live near each other aswell - just thought the cloning process might be more advanced than first feared. :D

[tonymidd]

Sorry Martin we are different. I had a shock the other evening at a gig; when looking thru the forthcoming attractions there was a photo of the 'Battlefield band' and one of their members looks exactly like me. How's he's put up with that I'll never know http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Looks as if Kirsty is not taking the challenge up so I'll see what I can do while the girls are watching a DVD.

[tonymidd]

You live near each other aswell :D
heck Martin your geog is a bit rusty. You are nearly in the middle between Dennis and I.

[tonymidd]

See what you make of this.

[Kirsty]

Looks as if Kirsty is not taking the challenge up so I'll see what I can do while the girls are watching a DVD.


i have been working all day sorry other wise i would have posted a shot



a radiator perhaps?

[Stemmy]

Easy

Energy saving light bulb. One of those you turn on and have to sit in darkness whilst it warms up. :D

[tonymidd]

10/10 Martin, I'll have to try harder next time.

Sorry Kirsty it's so long since I worked 'regular' hours I tend to forget that others have to http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/redface.gif

[tonymidd]

Use this link and my doppelganger is the guy on the left

http://www.battlefieldband.co.uk/

Dennis has still got more hair than I have http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

[tonymidd]

Use this link and my doppelganger is the guy on the left

http://www.battlefieldband.co.uk/

Dennis has still got more hair than I have http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

I didn't know you played the bagpipes Tony...

:)

[tonymidd]

It has been known when well oiled, one's ancestry will out.

[DennisB]

You live near each other aswell - just thought the cloning process might be more advanced than first feared. :D

Stafforshire near East Kilbride ? You must have forgot to unfold the map Martin :D

Regarding cloning.....Dolly the sheep was created not too far from here, but as far as I know they have not turned their attention to photographers. No need when we all have Photoshop etc :D

[DennisB]

Dennis has still got more hair than I have http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif

My picture is probably a couple of years out of date, so don't be so sure. :mad:

[tonymidd]

I'm away for the weekend so everyone have a happy, Merry Christmas and a profitable New Year.
See you all on Tuesday

[Kirsty]

1st one - part of a tap

2nd one - erm..no idea a spindle/beating instrument?!!! :confused:

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

second looks like the back end of a drill screwdriver bit....

[Stemmy]

Easy

1st are Nail Clippers

2nd Universal Allun Key

Will post a macro after Chrimbo.

Happy Chrimbo - just finished my wedding (Yes wedding today :eek: )

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Now I can see the nail clippers as clear as day...

Doh..

[tonymidd]

http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif I can see I'm going to have to be more crafty. http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif I think the 55mm micro-Nikkor on a full set of tubes is called for. http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif

[tonymidd]

This macro lark has bitten me.

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

That's a hard one....

Is it a filter off a hoover or a air pump?

[tonymidd]

Way off George. http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Bog Brush.....?

:)

[tonymidd]

Still way off mate. A clue 'it's not man made' http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

coral?

[DennisB]

cuttle fish ?

[tonymidd]

coral?

10/10 well done

[Stemmy]

nice & easy

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Looks EXACTLY like my truncheon when I was in the police!!!

But it's not...

[DennisB]

Flash Bracket grip ?

[Stemmy]

Which flash ? :D

[DennisB]

Metz 45 ??? :confused:

as on E-bay ???

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/METZ-45-CT-1-PHOTO-FLASH-UNIT-WITH-BRACKET-AND-CORD_W0QQitemZ7575690647QQcategoryZ15221QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[Stemmy]

Metz 45 CT4

My link on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7577738056&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

Decided to sell all my Bronica Gear - sad to see it go because it was my roots in photography. Still keeping some of my old gear though. Got a T90 cant bear to sell it.

[DennisB]

WHat a coincidence !

It looked vaguely like a flashgun one of my friends had a long time ago, and the name metz came to mind. A quick search for pictures of Metz hammer head flashguns came up with the E-bay item. I should have looked further down the listings !!!

[Stemmy]

Isnt it wierd but the shadow looks like a face !!!!!!!!!! :D :eek:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/METZ-45-CT-1-PHOTO-FLASH-UNIT-WITH-BRACKET-AND-CORD_W0QQitemZ7575690647QQcategoryZ15221QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem#ebayphotohosting

[DennisB]

Yes. Hadn't noticed that, and even had to look at it for a while to see what you were talking about. Now that would be a great alternative to the macro challenge. "What is this shadow cast by "?? :D

[DennisB]

OK, Unless Stemmy says otherwise, I am assuming the I guessed correctly about the Metz flashgun. On that basis here is another macro to get to work on.

[Stemmy]

looks like cast iron and some kind of liquid possibly oil. No specifics yet

[tonymidd]

Some sort of comb?

This has not been distorted in any way has it Dennis?

[Stemmy]

Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine :D

[DennisB]

Not cast iron, or oil, Martin, but I can see what you are getting at. Similarities to roadside drain covers ?

Not a comb, Tony, and the image is as taken with just some cropping, and a bit of rotation.

[DennisB]

Lean Mean Fat Reducing Grilling Machine :D

No. As a vegetarian, would not admit having access to one anyway ;)

[Stemmy]

It looks like that rubber jelly stuff they pour round things then it sets to protect them in transit.

[DennisB]

It looks like that rubber jelly stuff they pour round things then it sets to protect them in transit. Is it part of your new camera?

Not part of a new (or old) camera ... Santa must have missed my letter ! :(

Not jelly or rubber either

[Kirsty]

perhaps some sort of grill? or grid at the side of the road.

I have one of those george foreman things and for roasted peppers and veg they are great, its a great invention in my opinion!

[DennisB]

perhaps some sort of grill? or grid at the side of the road.

I have one of those george foreman things and for roasted peppers and veg they are great, its a great invention in my opinion!


Keep going, Kirsty. I am in a learning mood. Must have another look at those grills.

Back to the point, though. No, not a grid at the side of the road. It is a macro shot, and the field of view is only about an inch or less across.

[Stemmy]

Its your comb with your Hair Gel on it :p

[DennisB]

Its your comb with your Hair Gel on it :p

Hair Gel ?? Whats that ? .. I gave up when it was called Brylcreeme :rolleyes:

[Stemmy]

It was just the "Sepia" look that made me think that :p ;) :eek:

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

It's a bottle..... or the side of a bottle over... something...

Hmmmmm a radio speaker or something...

help me out here chaps...

[Stemmy]

is it something "Non Stick". I know you like your kitchen paraphanalia. Egg White ?

Yes thats it pouring egg white over a speaker ?

Maybe a bit too bizzar :o

[DennisB]

Its your comb with your Hair Gel on it :p

I think you may have covered this in an earlier guess, Martin. :p

Quote: "It looks like that rubber jelly stuff they pour round things then it sets to protect them in transit"

in other words....hair gel :D

[DennisB]

No, not a radio speaker, George, and not a bottle but glass is visible in the picture.

Martin....not specifically non-stick, but I have not managed to make one stick yet :) You are on the right track about the kitchen though, but way off the boil with the egg-white and speakers :D

[tonymidd]

How about a potato masher??

[DennisB]

How about a potato masher??

No Tony, not a potato.....and my name is Dennis, not Masher :D :D ;)

[tonymidd]

Some sort of grater? or part of a coffee perc/machine?

You've got a good one here Dennis http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif

[tonymidd]

part of a cooker hot plate or gas ring?

[Stemmy]

A jug on your draining rack

[tonymidd]

part of an extractor fan filter???? http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif

[DennisB]

Some sort of grater? or part of a coffee perc/machine?

You've got a good one here Dennis http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif


Well done Tony ! It is a cafietere .

[tonymidd]

try this one for size

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

sneaky...

you turned it around... LOL...

Tea Strainer?

[Stemmy]

Tin foil tray - possible bottom of a cake tray. I think it was a Lemon Cheese Cake :D

[tonymidd]

George no Martin no http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif no clues just yet. You've until about 11.30 to have a think as it's jazz night down the pub! http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/cool.gif

[Stemmy]

Its tin foil and it looks like its just about to be thrown away. Thats as far as I can get.

[tonymidd]

Clues, it nor what it's protecting has not been used. It is not tin foil as such but the same colour.

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Clues, it nor what it's protecting has not been used. It is not tin foil as such but the same colour.

Like that has helped....

He's being sneaky again...

I just bought a macro lens.... :) Uploading some photos now..

[tonymidd]

OK George think festive season. http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/wink.gif

[tonymidd]

Have you guy's given up? Last clues, it's lead foil and came from a specific region in France.

[Stemmy]

Top of Champers bottle. Soo easy when you know what it is.

[tonymidd]

10/10

[DennisB]

Its a close up of a Manfrotto Triaut tripod, Martin !.... Oops, I have jumped the gun....you havn't posted a picture yet :D :D Just trying to think ahead :cool:

[Stemmy]

Right you are asking for a hard one now (Ill put the crop tool away then !!! :D )

[Stemmy]

Mine are always too easy

[DennisB]

Hair dryer ?

[Stemmy]

Next !!!!!!:D :D

[storm7]

Here you go ...

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Looks like the wife in the morning....

Errr..

OUCH..

It's a elllythump...

:)

sorry Elephant

[storm7]

That didn't take long ...

Think I'll give up ...

[DennisB]

This one is probably very easy.

[tonymidd]

you are joking, I've no ideas at all. http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/frown.gif http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/redface.gif

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

It's a pice of metal, riveted to a blue thing, with a 3 or a m on it...

How's that?

:)

[Stemmy]

Or a W George :confused:

[Stemmy]

Is it one of those coffee containers ?

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Or a E.... :)

Biccy Tin???

[DennisB]

No, not a biccy tin or a coffe container.....I have moved on from my "kitchen period" :D

You are almost spot on George, it IS a blue thing riveted to a piece of metal with an "m" embossed on it :rolleyes:

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

No, not a biccy tin or a coffe container.....I have moved on from my "kitchen period" :D

You are almost spot on George, it IS a blue thing riveted to a piece of metal with an "m" embossed on it :rolleyes:

I win.....

ohhh..

What?

Ohhh.. I got to name exactly what it is... ahh... ok...

*grump*

[tonymidd]

Have you moved into the garage or car? I suppose it could be an ice scrapper.

[DennisB]

Not an ice scraper, or anything particularly associated with cars or garages

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

He's toying with us now....

A lid of something?

[DennisB]

He's toying with us now....

A lid of something?

Not a lid and not a toy either :D

[tonymidd]

I bet it's something particularly Scots, like the Haggis trap my Uncle had. The Americans believed him!

[Stemmy]

I know it I know it.

Definitley. Its easy.

Paintbrush !!!!!!!! :D

[DennisB]

I bet it's something particularly Scots, like the Haggis trap my Uncle had. The Americans believed him!

No, not a Haggis trap either !.

Anyway, Haggis traps are inhumane and have been declared illegal and banned under recent Scottish Parliament Anti-Hunting legislation. Anyone interested in legal ways to hunt haggis, should consult
http://www.flyinghaggis.co.uk/haggis/haggis.htm
and other resources. As we approach Burns Night (26th January) I would urge all ex-pat Scots and their friends to make sure any Haggis consumed at celebratory events have been caught using approved methods. You know it makes sense :D

[DennisB]

I know it I know it.

Definitley. Its easy.

Paintbrush !!!!!!!! :D


Stemmy Wins !!! Well done !

[Stemmy]

Mine always seem to be the easy ones in between Dennis' stinkers. :)

[DennisB]

bank note ? don't ask for the serial number :D

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

AARRGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

*kicking computer to death*

[tonymidd]

Mine always seem to be the easy ones in between Dennis' stinkers. :)
Carefull, Mr Plod may come acalling http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

His Marco days are numbered... ;)

[Stemmy]

Correct - Ill not post the full version - it was a twenty.

Next.

Going to take my time with the next one.

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Here's one...

[Kirsty]

Easy ( I hope!!) The key on a saxophone or some musical instrument- a clarinet perhaps?


and how is martin so good at macros????? :confused:

[Stemmy]

I hope you are right Kirsty because if it is I would have never got this ever ever ever. :eek:

[DennisB]

Correct - Ill not post the full version - it was a twenty.


Please post the original version... in a plain envelope.....will send my address later :D

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Nice one Kistry...

It's a key protector off my saxaphone...

:(

[Kirsty]

yay!! i shall find something to post soon guys, it would have been a hard one if i didnt play that too!

[Stemmy]

When you are ready Kirsty we are all waiting with bated breath :D

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Perhaps it's so small we can't see it...

[Kirsty]

oh ok i shall go get one i shall b bk !

[Kirsty]

wonder what it could be

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

a very nice paper weight?

1 minute.... Did I break my record??? ;)

[Kirsty]

no its not a paper weight as such it has a name

[Dotty.c]

looks like it's from the caithness factory

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

no its not a paper weight as such it has a name


"Bob" the paper weight??? *wink*

[lostmysnorkel]

Would it be some kind of aquatic life?

[Choogster]

lava lamp

[Kirsty]

looks like it's from the caithness factory


It is indeed from the caithness factory but its used as a decorative ornament not really a paper weight

[Dotty.c]

You guessed right first George, up to you. (and i do not have a macro lens) :p

[Kirsty]

i wasnt sure who to give it to & why are all mine easy?!! I shall have to a really hard one if i guess georges correctly!

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Don't worry Kirsty...

You got to think obscure....

Here's one..

[tonymidd]

Someone who stuck their tongue out in Iceland! http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Someone who stuck their tongue out in Iceland! http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif http://www.wedding-photography.org/forum/images/smilies/eek.gif

Cold....

[Stemmy]

Dog bowl - or chew ???

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

You are expecting me to put in a "dog" ting aren't you...


Nope.. very cold..

:)

CLUE : The above is about 1cm wide.....

[Stemmy]

Shifting colours is cheating.

Is this the original image ?

Is it icing on a cake

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

nope it's not been edited...

and nope... still cold..

[DennisB]

An implement for applying make-up ?

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

freezing...

hmmmm clue 2...

it's lavender

[Stemmy]

air freshener

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

that was too easy a clue...

:)

Air Freshner top....

Just press and wet doggy smell is gone... :)

[tonymidd]

The big shot looks somewhat disgusting, or is it just me this morning.

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

It's you...

[tonymidd]

Am I right Martin won the last round?

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Hmm easy...

Hair clippers...

[tonymidd]

10/10 George, yes easy.

[Stemmy]

Complete with hairs by the look. :D

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

I was a bit worried about the curly ones...

:)

someone else have a go...

[Kirsty]

ok have a guess but i wouldnt be surprised if george got it first!

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

hehehe

Marmite sandwich?

[Kirsty]

ha no! :) Another guess...

[Stemmy]

Part of a "Rasher" crisp :D

[Kirsty]

no but they are yummy crisps

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

ha no! :) Another guess...

hehehe You can just imagine the grin on her
face when she typed that.... :)

[Kirsty]

yep & it wasnt guessed 1st time so im happier lol!

[Stemmy]

Cant you make it any bigger?

[Kirsty]

does that help?

[Tim]

a piece of carpet or jumper or summit like that!!! :confused:

[Kirsty]

no

[Tim]

Sponge?

[Kirsty]

sort of close but nope

[DennisB]

Chocolate Sponge ? :D

[Kirsty]

close enough :)

p.s it was soo nice!

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Yum.........

Breakfast..... Need food......

cofffeeeeeeeeeeee...

[Dotty.c]

Yum.........

Breakfast..... Need food......

cofffeeeeeeeeeeee...
I want the slice with the cherry on!!!!!!!!!

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

I want the slice with the cherry on!!!!!!!!!

FIGHT YOU FOR IT!!!!!

*gets claws out*

Meeeeoooowww

[Dotty.c]

Your on.

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Handbags at dawn it is then.....

*grim expression*

Here's a quick easy one...

[Kirsty]

the one with the cherry on was half covered and filled with cream!!!!! very fattening. It was a very very nice choclate shop! i was in heaven!


ok my guess one of theose thigns that you put on top of the olive oil to help pour it and to stop it from dripping? Or perhaps the same but for wine?

[Stemmy]

Ok here we go.

[Kirsty]

what was it george??!!

and for martins- part of a grill/cheese grater/or grip on something?

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Mine was the end of a toe Nail clippers... the pressie down bit..

:)

[Stemmy]

Sorry George didnt see you had a macro going. :o

Whilst we are on the subject though is it the end of a toe Nail clippers... the pressie down bit :D

Kirsty No/No/No sorry.

No clues yet as its the first one of mine that hasnt been got within a couple of hours.

[Stemmy]

Stumped are we ????

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Bottom of a Iron...

[Indianaphotos04]

Tips of 3 Q-Tips

[Kirsty]

at a guess pills?!!!????!

[Stemmy]

Well done George I thought that would run for a while.

Cant find the full image but yes it is the boittom of a iron

[Indianaphotos04]

WoW, Great Guess! I would have NEVER guessed it..and still wouldnt after you sayin wut it is..

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Looks like a graphite based Phillips ES304 if i'm not mistaken....

*wink*

[Stemmy]

No its a Morphy Richards "Turbo Steam"

Apparently they use the same graphite hot plate ;) :D

Next picture please !

[Kirsty]

do you actually do ironing with them though?!!! ;) ;)

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

New one....

[Indianaphotos04]

Ive seen that before..

[DennisB]

An ironing table without it's cover ?

[Indianaphotos04]

Speaker Cover??

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

Hmmmmm speaker cover for what?

[Indianaphotos04]

A Car

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

nope..

[tonymidd]

Hmmmmm speaker cover for what?
TV set?

[Stemmy]

Hmmmmm speaker cover for what?


A speaker ?????

[BarryM]

speaker cover for built in laptop speakers ??

[DennisB]

speaker cover for door entry system

[Kirsty]

part of a grill cover?

[StagePhotography.co.uk]

TV set?

Ya.... Portable DVD TV. I got...

Very nice...

[Indianaphotos04]

I was close...