Macro challenge - reloaded!

[Ian]

In the aftermath of our technical problems last week, and the closing of the original Macro challenge thread, here is a fresh new one and to start things off, have a look at this:

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/547/P9050750.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24325)

Can you identify what it is and win the job of posting the next Macro challenge image?

Ian

[Graham_of_Rainham]

A "Jack" Plug - 3.5mm or 1/4" :confused:

[Ian]

Aah - far too easy for you, Graham :)

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/547/P9050751.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24326)

So what can you come up with?

Ian

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Perhaps a little bit harder :\

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1106/Macro_20_.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24327)

[Gentle.Ivy]

Could this be related to locks and keys?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Could this be related to locks and keys?

Interesting that you guessed at that, as I too thought it looked a bit like a lock. Unfortunatly it's not...

[Graham_of_Rainham]

OK Clue 1:

Late 1960s photographic technology... :cool:

[escallonia]

Give us another clue please.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Clue 2: (as Requested)

It was indeed a Kodak moment (of inspiration) when they introduced the idea...

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Now you have twice as much to be going on with...:)

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1106/Macro_20a_.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24465)

[escallonia]

Is it part of a eject system that is in the old brownie camera?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Is it part of a eject system that is in the old brownie camera?

Not really... It was introduced in two forms, but they both performed similar functions.

[escallonia]

I am clutching at straws Graham, I will never be able to identify your macro shot. I seem to be the only one that is responding, there must be someone that can get it right!!:confused: Regards John.

[Gentle.Ivy]

The fitting on top of Kodak Instamatic, like this 324?

http://www.collectiblecameras.com/images/P/GermanKodak324-01.jpg

Not sure what is was for but after reading article in Wikipedia guessing for flash like Magicube.

[Greytop]

Looks like you might have it Svetlana :)

These images bring back memories
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f3/Magicube-Modified.jpg

[Graham_of_Rainham]

The fitting on top of Kodak Instamatic, like this 324?
Not sure what is was for but after reading article in Wikipedia guessing for flash like Magicube.

This is the one that fits my Minox LX
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1106/medium/P9050138.JPG (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24481)

The Flash Cube and Magicube were quite different, in that while the Flash Cube needed a power supply to fire it, the Magicube had an inbuilt system that ignited the flash.

Well done Svetlana, the ball is now in your court, ready for you to serve.:)

[Gentle.Ivy]

The Flash Cube and Magicube were quite different, in that while the Flash Cube needed a power supply to fire it, the Magicube had an inbuilt system that ignited the flash.

Well done Svetlana, the ball is now in your court, ready for you to serve.:)

Thanks Graham, for the information as well. I did not know all the details.

I'll post something in a few hours.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Here is what caught my eye today. Should not be too difficult to guess.

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=257

Looks sort of machinery-like, doesn't it?

[escallonia]

Is it a shutter Mechanism?

[Gentle.Ivy]

Is it a shutter Mechanism?

Sorry, no. But it is photography-related.

[Ian]

Great picture, Svetlana - I too instantly thought of a shutter. Intriguing!

Ian

[Gentle.Ivy]

Great picture, Svetlana - I too instantly thought of a shutter. Intriguing!

Ian

Thanks, Ian.
I've never taken a shutter apart but looked at some pictures on the internet. And can say that the object in question is simpler than a shutter.

[escallonia]

Is it to do with a tripod or camera accessories I need a clue?

[Gentle.Ivy]

Is it to do with a tripod or camera accessories I need a clue?

I really can't think of a way of telling what it is to do with without giving away the answer.
However, as a clue I can tell you that any more or less serious photographer has at least one, usually more than one of these things. By "serious" I mean anyone who uses a bit more specialized equipment than a mobile phone to take pictures :)

[Graham_of_Rainham]

It's unlike anything that I've got (I think) :o

But that's probably because I'm hardly ever serious :rolleyes:

Funtionally it looks like a one of those clips that simply slides in and locks in place, but has to be pushed down on to open it... :confused:

I'll guess at a hotshoe cover ;)

[Greytop]

I'm clueless, not easy is it :)

[Gentle.Ivy]

It's unlike anything that I've got (I think) :o

But that's probably because I'm hardly ever serious :rolleyes:

Funtionally it looks like a one of those clips that simply slides in and locks in place, but has to be pushed down on to open it... :confused:

I'll guess at a hotshoe cover ;)

Graham, you are VERY close. "Slides", "locks in place" - all correct. Nothing to do with a hotshoe though.

Next clue then. The particular design of the photographed part of the object varies and depends on manufacturer. For example, those made by Nikon, that I have, look different from this one. I can't tell you the manufacturer of this one though, otherwise you'll guess instantly.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Graham, you are VERY close.

I was, ever-so-gently, made fun of last weekend for getting these so quickly, so maybe I should be looking beyond the hot shoe, to the inner workings of this item ;)

[Gentle.Ivy]

maybe I should be looking beyond the hot shoe, to the inner workings of this item ;)

I would not say this item has any inner workings, if I understood what you meant correctly (my apologies if I did not - English is not my first language and some meanings slip away from me sometimes).
Of course, "inner" and "outer" are relative terms :) You can call the photographed part of the object "inner", in a sense.

[Fast Eddie]

Part of the memory card holder in a camera? maybe the lock that holds the cover in place?

[Gentle.Ivy]

Part of the memory card holder in a camera? maybe the lock that holds the cover in place?

Sorry, no. But the thing does cover something.

[menace1944]

Sorry, no. But the thing does cover something.

Is it part of the locking mechanism on a lens cap?

[Gentle.Ivy]

Is it part of the locking mechanism on a lens cap?

Yes, it is! It is a "reverse" of a Tamron lens cap.

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=259

Well done! Over to you.

[menace1944]

Here is another one. Nothing to do with photography but should be easy.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/P9180203.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24532)

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Dennis

[Greytop]

A hole punch perhaps?

[menace1944]

A hole punch perhaps?

Yes! You are too good for me.

http://dpnow.com/galleries//data//500/thumbs/P9180204.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries//showphoto.php?photo=24533)

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Dennis

[Greytop]

Thanks Dennis, ah it's only because I'm office bound (most of the time) and occasionally work with paper ;)

I'll have a quick think and hopefully put an image later this evening :)

[Greytop]

OK here goes.
A little clue to start off, this moves amazingly fast....

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/Macro_challenge_shot1.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24534)

[Fast Eddie]

grinding disc (attachment for a drill)?

[Greytop]

Good guess Eddie, I can see why you might think that but it's not a grinding disc.

Edit: Without hopefully giving too much away the fast motion is over very short distances.

[escallonia]

Is it part of a bicycle wheel showing the tyre. John

[Greytop]

Is it part of a bicycle wheel showing the tyre. John

Hello John, I can see the similarity with a wheel rim and tyre but no I'm afraid it's a fair bit smaller than that. Good guess though :)

[Fast Eddie]

wind up car?

[Greytop]

wind up car?

Afraid not Eddie but you're in the right ball park for the size but not the motion.
Think about another type of motion rather than rotary, there you go... slipped in another clue :D

[Greytop]

Here's another image, narrow DOF but your imagination will join the dots (that's not a clue btw) :)

The next clue is... cycles per second.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/Macro_challenge_shot4.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24542)

[Fast Eddie]

this image makes me think of a speaker cone. :/

[Greytop]

this image makes me think of a speaker cone. :/

I'll give you that Eddie, congratulations, it's the tweeter from one of my Neat Motive 2s

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/Macro_challenge_shot6.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24545)

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/Macro_challenge_shot3.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24544)

Over to you :D

[Fast Eddie]

Nice, what are you running them from?

I've heard good things about the Neat brand. :)

Edit I'll post something later on. have to run to work. :(

[escallonia]

Well done Eddie I would have never got that one. John.

[Greytop]

Nice, what are you running them from?

I've heard good things about the Neat brand. :)

Edit I'll post something later on. have to run to work. :(

Thanks Eddie, yes I couldn't recommend these little floor-standers enough, Neat certainly do know how to make a quality speaker.
They're not hooked up to anything particularly exotic, my sources are a mint Rega Planar3 & RB300 together with a Audiolab 8200CD, amplification is by my trusty Cyrus2 and PSX (still going strong) :)

[Greytop]

Well done Eddie I would have never got that one. John.

I agree John, well done to Eddie :)
I hope it wasn't too obscure a subject for everyone.

[Fast Eddie]

Sorry for the delay everyone, damn work getting in the way and then not knowing what to photograph!

Sounds like a nice system there. I've a Rega P3-24 with TTpsu, Moon Phono stage, CD and Amp into ProAc Tablette Reference 8 Sig's. I think it'll be the same in 20 years time. :)

Anyhow! back on topic.

A photo:
http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=260

p.s. ignore the lighter black to the left that's just back ground.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Is it a button?

[Fast Eddie]

Sorry not a button.

[Greytop]

Sounds like a nice system there. I've a Rega P3-24 with TTpsu, Moon Phono stage, CD and Amp into ProAc Tablette Reference 8 Sig's. I think it'll be the same in 20 years time. :)

Yours sounds like a decent setup too Eddie, those ProAc Tablettes are supposed to pack quite a punch, very nice :)

Back to the guessing I'll take stab at the edge / corner of a hoover?

[Fast Eddie]

Sorry only just saw this I wondered why no one had replied!

No it's not a hoover. I'm not sure how to describe it with out giving it away so you'd probably find it in the kitchen.

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=261

[Fast Eddie]

Double post

[Greytop]

Casserole lid?

[Fast Eddie]

Close enough. It's a Tagine.

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/16137_195247695905_681465905_3554217_2518362_n.jpg

[Greytop]

Wow that was a pretty wild guess, I didn't think I would be that close.
Oh well thanks Eddie, I'll try think of something else non Hi-Fi to photograph ;)
I'll hopefully put it up tomorrow.

[Fast Eddie]

Hifi is fine by me. :)

In answer to your previous comment, my system is pretty amazing. Those speakers belie their size with regard bass etc.

[escallonia]

Well done Huw. I am still following the thread regards John.

[Greytop]

Well done Huw. I am still following the thread regards John.

Thanks John *chr

Sorry for the delay in posting...
OK here is the next object to guess, not Hi-Fi related this time :)

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge2shot1-1.jpg

[Fast Eddie]

Looks like some kind of (outdoor) light to me. Like you may have at low level illuminating a foot path.

[Greytop]

Looks like some kind of (outdoor) light to me. Like you may have at low level illuminating a foot path.

Good guess Eddie, I can see the similarity but no it's something other than a light.

[escallonia]

Is it any thing to do with under floor heating? John

[Greytop]

Is it any thing to do with under floor heating? John

Sorry John nothing to do with underfloor heating, think of something more technology orientated and physically on a smaller scale.

[Greytop]

Another image to help, all part of the same object / item :)

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge2shot4.jpg

[escallonia]

On and off switch for a appliance

[Greytop]

On and off switch for a appliance

Not an on off switch John, but does contain an LED that flashes with regularity.
Another biggish clue, it is something that compliments / helps with digital photography.

[Greytop]

OK here is a little more help in the form of a third image of the item in question.

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge3shot2.jpg

[escallonia]

Is a light meter, or a light infill for studio photography? John.

[Greytop]

Is a light meter, or a light infill for studio photography? John.
John, you are getting warm but this has a different primary function :)

[Fast Eddie]

Monitor calibration tool. e.g. the spyder system (but i don't think it's that brand)

[Graham_of_Rainham]

A Web Camera ??? - Not a clue what make :confused:

[Greytop]

Monitor calibration tool. e.g. the spyder system (but i don't think it's that brand)

Well Eddie, you've done it again, it is in fact a Datacolor Spyder 3 monitor calibration tool.
Well done:)

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge2shot5.jpg

Over to you (again) :D

[Fast Eddie]

Woo Hoo! That first one totally threw me!

Here's another, hopefully not as easy to get as my last one.

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=262

[Geoff]

Is it a close up of keys on a mobile phone?

Geoff.

[Greytop]

Looks like some kind of packaging or enclosure.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Either FF or FR control button on a music player, tape cassette, dictation machine, CD player, or remote control for VCR, etc...

Covering all the bases here :D

[Greytop]

Perhaps Graham is heading the right direction, how about dedicated music player controls on a laptop?

[Fast Eddie]

You're all wrong. :) the packaging is partially on the right lines.

I can't post anoter picture of it a the moment. So here's a treasure hunt clue. I doubt many people have one but there is a photo of the object on the forum. :)

[Fast Eddie]

here is another view

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=263

[Geoff]

Looks like the toy robot called Danbo made from Amazon boxes, I think it's for sale just in Japan but they are very popular over there.

Geoff.

[Fast Eddie]

you are quite correct, my girlfriend bought me one for my birthday. :D
http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=264

[Geoff]

Thanks Eddie, I did a search for Danbo in Google images, there are quite a lot of creative ways to pose your Danbo for an interesting photo!

I will post a new image tomorrow. I've not had my camera out for a few weeks owing to having problems with my back/hip/leg. Bedridden for a week and half, then a week or so struggling around the house on a crutch but I should be able to manage a photo or two tomorrow after a couple of pain killers.:\

Regards,

Geoff.

[Fast Eddie]

Hope you get better soon.

There certainly are. I'm like a big kid with toys. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/theboyfast/sets/72157626306382612/) :)

[Ian]

Hope you get better soon.

There certainly are. I'm like a big kid with toys. (http://m.flickr.com/#/photos/theboyfast/sets/72157626306382612/) :)

That's odd - nothing showing on the link?

Ian

[Gentle.Ivy]

That's odd - nothing showing on the link?

Ian

On my computer it shows a flickr page with photos.

[Greytop]

On my computer it shows a flickr page with photos.

Same here :)

[escallonia]

Ditto. Regards John.

[Fast Eddie]

Well I edited it to be the standard url, the one in the quote seems to be the mobile site, but both work on my laptop! :/

[Geoff]

Here is my next entry, what is this??

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/macro-challenge-21.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24581)

Geoff

[Greytop]

Laptop keyboard?

[Geoff]

Laptop keyboard?

No, not a laptop, more of an household item.

Geoff.

[Greytop]

OK, how about a TV remote?

[Geoff]

OK, how about a TV remote?

Nice try but no.

[Geoff]

On reflection this may be a bit hard so here is a bigger view:-

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/macro-challenge-21b.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24582)

Geoff.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Is it a telephone?

[Geoff]

Is it a telephone?

No, not a phone. This black bit is part of a much larger object.

Geoff.

[Greytop]

A large desktop calculator? :)

[Geoff]

A large desktop calculator? :)

No, this is part of something bigger.

Geoff.

[Greytop]

Is it the lid of a bin of some kind Geoff?

[Geoff]

Is it the lid of a bin of some kind Geoff?

No. not a bin.

[escallonia]

Is it a paper shredder?

[Greytop]

How about controls on a reclining chair?

[Geoff]

How about controls on a reclining chair?

Well spotted Greytop, it is a close up of the electric control on a reclining settee.
http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/macro-challenge-21-settee.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24583)

Over to Huw for the next entry.

Regards,
Geoff.

[Greytop]

Wow, I didn't expect to get that one it was starting look pretty difficult. The small bit of coloured cloth/material in the second image was the key :)

Anyway thanks Geoff, I'll now have a ponder and hopefully put an image up later.

[Fast Eddie]

Well done. That was a tough one i think.

[escallonia]

Well spotted Huw. good one Geoff. Regards John.
One of these days I will get it right?

[Greytop]

Well done. That was a tough one i think.

Thanks Eddie *chr

Well spotted Huw. good one Geoff. Regards John.
One of these days I will get it right?

Thanks John *chr

OK here is my attempt :)

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge3shot1.jpg

[Fast Eddie]

Is it a Radiator?

[Greytop]

Is it a Radiator?

Good guess but not a radiator Eddie, however the louvres do help to facilitate a degree of cooling to the object in question (that's a bit of a clue) ;)

[Graham_of_Rainham]

That is a very shallow DoF :eek:

Looks a bit like a heat sink ???

[Greytop]

That is a very shallow DoF :eek:

Looks a bit like a heat sink ???

Hi Graham, narrow it certainly is :D made possible by the 50 f/2 wide open sat on top of the EC-20 together with my trusty E-PL2.....

But sadly it's not a heat sink although these louvres do facilitate air flow (as previously mentioned).

[Fast Eddie]

is it hifi again?

[Greytop]

is it hifi again?

No not Hi Fi this time Eddie :)

[Graham_of_Rainham]

With such rapid fall off in focus, it's something with quite a small radius.

Off to look for thin cylindrical things ;)

Wouldn't be a hair curling thing (not that I have one)

[Greytop]

With such rapid fall off in focus, it's something with quite a small radius.

Off to look for thin cylindrical things ;)

Wouldn't be a hair curling thing (not that I have one)

Hi Graham, no not a hair curling tool and no it's not cylindrical ;)

Actually in that image the optical axis was inclined at perhaps 30 degrees to the horizontal, so you are looking at a 'flat' upper surface with several louvres in it (front to back).

Here is another image further towards the front of the object, the camera was again inclined at roughly the same angle but the aperture is closed up to f/11.

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge3shot2-1.jpg

[Greytop]

No more takers?
Then I'll drop in another clue, it's about 'small' book sized and I imagine most keen photographer's have something similar (although it's not photography kit per se).

[Geoff]

Is it some type of developing tank, from the good old days of film?

Geoff.

[Greytop]

Is it some type of developing tank, from the good old days of film?

Geoff.

Good guess Geoff but sorry no it's not a developing tank.
This is a digital era item that photographers (among others) see a benefit from.

[Greytop]

Here is another image from the item, this time from another perspective, the rear corner.
Another big clue, it's something that for me is scheduled to act at the same time every day.

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge3shot3.jpg

[Fast Eddie]

I'm going to take a stab at external storage HDD or Nas drive.

[Greytop]

I'm going to take a stab at external storage HDD or Nas drive.

Eddie you have done it again! Congratulations it's a WD My Book.

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge3shot4.jpg

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge3shot5.jpg

Over to you :)

[Fast Eddie]

Eddie you have done it again! Congratulations it's a WD My Book.

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge3shot4.jpg

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge3shot5.jpg

Over to you :)You won't believe this but my first post said western digital mybook (me being cocky), but when i googled images to confirm the vents looked different. Still, a good guess still counts!

[Fast Eddie]

sorry for the delay, trouble thinking of something.

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=267

[Greytop]

How about a keyring?

[Fast Eddie]

no, but i can see the similarity. In this case the metal is used to secure something.

[Fast Eddie]

Another one.
http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=268

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Is that one of those spring retainers that goes on the bar to stop the weights sliding off the ends?

[Fast Eddie]

You are correct sir. :D

Well done, my next clue would have given it away I think.

[Greytop]

Well done Graham, I wouldn't have guessed that.

[Fast Eddie]

I find it pretty difficult to decide how much of a challenge it should be! Hopefully I'm not too mean.

I've deleted the set now but I'm pretty sure you'd have gotten weights from the next one.

[Greytop]

I find it pretty difficult to decide how much of a challenge it should be! Hopefully I'm not too mean.

I've deleted the set now but I'm pretty sure you'd have gotten weights from the next one.

Hi Eddie, I don't think there was anything wrong with your subject, it's just that from my own perspective I wouldn't have guessed it (up to that point).
I think it was pitched just fine :)

Actually I was wondering the same thing about the 'My Book' as not many were having ago (your good self and I think Geoff and Graham accepted) :D

[escallonia]

I would like to say that I have found that it has been very difficult to identify
the macro shots.Then I have not kept up with modern technology being I am now at a mature age. I like looking at the advanced macro photography and amazed that the few people that do have a go come up with the right answer, Looking back four weeks ago when Ian started it off there has been only Graham. Fast eddie. Greytop. Geoff. Gentle Ivy. Menace1944.and myself. Escallonia. that have had a go why? regards John.:\

[Graham_of_Rainham]

As I have a "My Book" sat on top of the PC, it was a little bit easy to spot that one. As I go to the Gym every day *LOL it was easy to spot that too...:o

So: this is an easy one but I want a positive ID

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1106/Macro_22_.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24632)

Have fun

[Greytop]

Some kind of furry toy Graham?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Some kind of furry toy Graham?

Indeed it is, but you are going to have to work just a wee bit harder...

Only a Positive ID will win this one. :cool:

[Fast Eddie]

This looks like one for those with kids!

[Gentle.Ivy]

Some kind of Gromit toy? Or Gromit slippers maybe?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Some kind of Gromit toy? Or Gromit slippers maybe?

Those eyes are surprisingly unique

Well done! Correct again :)

I'm not at my PC so can't post the full picture.

Over to you

[Gentle.Ivy]

Those eyes are surprisingly unique


Thanks, Graham.

You are right, they are unique. Well, Shaun the sheep has similar eyes but the colour of its fur is different.


Here is my next attempt.

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=269

[Geoff]

Is it a part of a pocket knife similar to a Swiss Army knife?

Geoff.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Is it a part of a pocket knife similar to a Swiss Army knife?

Geoff.

No, the whole thing is bigger than a knife. But it is sharp.

[escallonia]

Garden loppers?

[Gentle.Ivy]

Garden loppers?

No, sorry. The metal fragment on the photo is few millimeters wide.

[Kurt]

Teeth on an electric saw?

[Gentle.Ivy]

Teeth on an electric saw?

Not really :). Electric - yes, teeth - I think you can call them that, but not a saw.

[Geoff]

Teeth on a paper shredder?

Geoff.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Teeth on a paper shredder?

Geoff.

Yes, Geoff, you are absolutely correct! It is a cross-cut shredder.

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=270

Over to you.

[Geoff]

Thanks Svetlana, the answer came to me while I was shredding todays junk mail!

I will have a think what to do for my next image and post it later.

Regards,

Geoff.

[escallonia]

Well done Geoff another one under your belt regards John.

[Geoff]

Here is my next entry - what is this?

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/macro-challenge-22.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24649)

Regards,
Geoff.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Can it be something to do with charging units for batteries?

[Geoff]

Can it be something to do with charging units for batteries?

Well done again Svetlana, it is part of a battery charger:

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/macro-challenge-22-charger.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24650)

Over to you....

Geoff.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Well done again Svetlana, it is part of a battery charger:

Over to you....

Geoff.

Thank you, Geoff. It was just a lucky guess. At first I thought the photo was taken somewhere inside a printer.


For some strange reason all the photo I've taken for the Macro challenge looked B&W although they were not. So, for a change, here is something in colour:

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=271


Hope it is not too obvious.

[Geoff]

Is it part of a light fitting?

Geoff.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Is it part of a light fitting?

Geoff.

Nope. Nothing to do with light.

[Greytop]

Is it part of a wine rack?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Looks a bit like the bubble in my spirit level...

[Greytop]

Looks a bit like the bubble in my spirit level...

Graham I think you've nailed it :)

[Gentle.Ivy]

Looks a bit like the bubble in my spirit level...

Well done, Graham!

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=272

Over to you.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Sorry for the delay, had to find something new to shoot ;)

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1106/1_4_the_Geeks.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24663)

[Gentle.Ivy]

I have several ideas, probably all wrong. Is it a spring balance?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Excellent deductive reasoning, but nothing even close to one of those.

[Gentle.Ivy]

OK. Next guess would be a barometer, or a garden thermometer, or a compass, but now something tells me it is neither :)

[Greytop]

How about a thermostat or timer Graham..?

[escallonia]

Is a garden clock.

John.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

OK. Next guess would be a barometer, or a garden thermometer, or a compass, but now something tells me it is neither :) No Sorry :(



How about a thermostat or timer Graham..? No Sorry :(


Is a garden clock.

John. No Sorry :(

You may need to consult with a 12 year old or a geek :cool:

[Geoff]

I've no idea what this object is, but I notice that the number 2 looks like it is sunk into the background, however I copied the image to Photoshop and if the image is rotated 180 degrees the 2 looks like it is raised up. A bit of an optical illusion:)

Geoff.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

I've no idea what this object is, but I notice that the number 2 looks like it is sunk into the background, however I copied the image to Photoshop and if the image is rotated 180 degrees the 2 looks like it is raised up. A bit of an optical illusion:)

Geoff.

I said consult a geek, not become one :D

[Kurt]

controller switch?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

controller switch?

I've consulted with my geek and he says:

Close - But technically it's not a switch...

One more try and I'll put up something bigger

[Graham_of_Rainham]

The kids will get this straight away :o

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1106/1_4_the_Geeks_2.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24671)

[Greytop]

Game controller, x-box or something similar?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Game controller, x-box or something similar?

My Geek was slightly put out that you didn't know that it was a limited edition X-Box Controller... *LOL

Then again neither did I when I risked entering his room (which looks like a a trashed version of a NASA Control Centre) to photograph the thing...:\

Over to you :)

[Greytop]

My Geek was slightly put out that you didn't know that it was a limited edition X-Box Controller... *LOL

Then again neither did I when I risked entering his room (which looks like a a trashed version of a NASA Control Centre) to photograph the thing...:\

Over to you :)

Phew! Thanks Graham, now I need to think of something :confused:
I'll hopefully put some images up later this evening.

By the way please pass on my apologies (to your son?), I'm really not up to speed with these gaming units :o

[Greytop]

Sorry for the delay, I've had a hard time trying to think of something to photograph.

Anyway here is the item / object

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge4shot1.jpg

[escallonia]

Is it a lens hood?

[Kurt]

Is a castor on a sofa or chair?

[Greytop]

Is it a lens hood?

Hi John, no not a lens hood, I can say it's not photography related and smaller than a lens hood.

Is a castor on a sofa or chair?

Good guess Kurt, I can see the similarity but no it's something smaller than furniture castor.

[Geoff]

Is it a dispenser for sweeteners?

Geoff

[Fast Eddie]

I think it's a microphone.

[Greytop]

Is it a dispenser for sweeteners?

Geoff

Hi Geoff, good guess but sorry it's not a dispenser.

I think it's a microphone.

Hi Eddie, again good guess I can see the similarity there but it's not a microphone.

[Greytop]

It's all gone a bit silent around here, so here's another image from a different angle.
This will very likely give it away :)

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge4shot2.jpg

[Gentle.Ivy]

Headphones?

[Fast Eddie]

I think it does a little.

Odd looking headphones IMO.

[Greytop]

Headphones?

Good guess Svetlana, but not head phones... :)

I think it does a little.

Odd looking headphones IMO.

Eddie, your observation is correct :)

[Fast Eddie]

I thought they were headphones too. :(

Obviously the R didt give it away!

[Greytop]

I thought they were headphones too. :(

Obviously the R didt give it away!

Eddie anything I say at this point will give it away, neither you or Svetlana are a million miles away ;)

[Greytop]

OK maybe I'm being a bit exacting so here is another bone for you ;) :)

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge4shot5.jpg

[Fast Eddie]

That's got to be a set of headphones, or (in)earphones if you're pedantic. ;)

[Greytop]

That's got to be a set of headphones, or (in)earphones if you're pedantic. ;)

Apologies.. yes pedantic that's me *LOL
Yes it's a pair of 'in ear' phones.

http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab269/Greytop_photos/Macro%20challenge%202/Macrochallenge4shot4.jpg

Over to you again Eddie :)

[Fast Eddie]

If you don't mind I kind of think Svetlana should get this one.

[Gentle.Ivy]

If you don't mind I kind of think Svetlana should get this one.

Eddie, thank you very much, you are very kind! But although I did mean in-ear headphones I did not make it clear in my answer. So, it is sort of my mistake and I think you should post the next picture.

[Fast Eddie]

You're a sweetie, thanks. :)

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=273

[Greytop]

If you don't mind I kind of think Svetlana should get this one.

Of course, no problem Eddie :)

Eddie, thank you very much, you are very kind! But although I did mean in-ear headphones I did not make it clear in my answer. So, it is sort of my mistake and I think you should post the next picture.

Sorry Svetlana, I guess I was being a little too exacting there, happy for you to go next :)

[Gentle.Ivy]

Eddie, is it some kind of safety lock?

[Fast Eddie]

No, it's not. I've already given you a clue....

Here's another picture!
http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=274

[Gentle.Ivy]

Hm... If "sweetie" is a clue... - sweets or sugar dispenser?

[Fast Eddie]

Spot on. :)

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=29&pictureid=275

[Gentle.Ivy]

Cute little item :)

I'll post something tomorrow.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Sorry about the delay.

Here it is. Very common and useful object, so I won't be surprised if it is guessed quickly.

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=276

Hm. Just realized that it is colourless again... Definitely my subconsciousness tries to tell me something...

[Greytop]

A grater or slicer of some kind?

[Gentle.Ivy]

A grater or slicer of some kind?

Sorry, no.

[Geoff]

Looks to me like a piece of barbeque charcoal..

Geoff

[Gentle.Ivy]

Looks to me like a piece of barbeque charcoal..


Sorry, nothing to do with barbeques or charcoal :)

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Wire Scourer ?

[Gentle.Ivy]

Wire Scourer ?

Nope. It is not made of wire, but it is metal.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Here is another picture of the same object

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=277

And this is NOT a saw or a knife :).

[Kurt]

Mole grips?

[Gentle.Ivy]

Mole grips?

I am a bit confused now. It is not mole grips. On the googled pictures of mole grips there is no such part as on my first photo. But on the other hand, you are not too wrong, very close in fact. Maybe you can think of something similar?

[Geoff]

Is it a pair of pliers?

Geoff.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Is it a pair of pliers?

Geoff.

Of course it is :)

http://dpnow.com/forum2/picture.php?albumid=25&pictureid=278

Over to you

[Geoff]

Thanks Svetlana, it was Kurt's molegrips that led me to it!
I will think of something fiendish to post later.

Geoff.

[Geoff]

Here is my next effort, a common object in daily use - what is it?

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/macro-challenge-23.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24708)

Geoff.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

looks a bit like the strap post on my guitar :cool:

[Geoff]

looks a bit like the strap post on my guitar :cool:

Good guess but this item has nothing to do with music.

Geoff.

[Gentle.Ivy]

How about a lid on a teapot or sugar bowl?

[Geoff]

How about a lid on a teapot or sugar bowl?

No, not a lid.

Geoff.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Could it be a retractable aerial like, say, on a transistor radio or a car?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Sink Waste Strainer ???

[Geoff]

Sink Waste Strainer ???

Well done to Graham, it is a sink plug.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/macro-challenge-23-sink-plug.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24730)

Over to you...

Geoff.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Another from my "Sweeping Curves" collection *LOL

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1106/Macro_25.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24731)

[Gentle.Ivy]

Mp3 player?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Sorry Svetlana, not one of those...

[Kurt]

its one of those things with a curve . . .

Is it a CD tray?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

its one of those things with a curve . . . *LOL

Sorry! Not one of those either...

It really is a VERY common object that a lot of people use several times a day :rolleyes:

[Gentle.Ivy]

One of the Wii controllers?

[Autumn]

Ceramic Hob?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

One of the Wii controllers?

Sorry nothing to do with a Wii

Ceramic Hob?

We have Gas - So not one of those...

Most people have probably not looked at it from this angle, and few look at it when they use it...

[Gentle.Ivy]

A projector maybe? I've got a similar red LED inside of mine.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

A projector maybe? I've got a similar red LED inside of mine.

Not a projector, I'm afraid :rolleyes:

However it does project, but not an image !

[Geoff]

Is it a remote control for a TV set?

Geoff.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

Is it a remote control for a TV set?

Geoff.

It's not a TV remote, but it can control the TV as well...

You are so close. You may as well accept that you will be posting the next challenge. ;)

[Geoff]

OK, is it a remote for a SkyPlus box or VirginMedia box??

Geoff.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

OK, is it a remote for a SkyPlus box or VirginMedia box??

Geoff.

Remote for a SkyPlus it is. Well done

*chr

[Geoff]

Thanks Graham.
Here's my next effort which should be fairly easy, what is this?

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/macro-challenge-24-V2.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24754)

Geoff.

[Fast Eddie]

is it a Glue gun?

[Geoff]

is it a Glue gun?

Not a glue gun, however you are close but not in an obvious way :)

Geoff.

[Gentle.Ivy]

Aroma diffuser?

[Geoff]

Aroma diffuser?

Not an aroma diffuser. To give an idea of the size, the yellow part in the image is approx 3mm from top to bottom.

Geoff.

[Geoff]

To help this along here is another image, the same as the first one but not cropped so much.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/macro-challenge-24-V3.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24770)

Geoff.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

It's an Aerosol of some sort! I'll guess at Spray Mount Adhesive ???

[Geoff]

It's an Aerosol of some sort! I'll guess at Spray Mount Adhesive ???

Well done Graham, it is the top of a 3M Photo Mount aerosol can-

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/500/macro-challenge-24-aerosol.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24771)

Over to you again.

Geoff.

[Graham_of_Rainham]

OK! Slightly different. This is the setup I use to do some of my Macro shots, but what was I photographing this time???

Just by way of interest, all these little LCD TVs, will not work next year when they turn off the analogue signal, so they are going cheap on ebay and make really good live view monitors, and don't wear the camera battery out :cool:

As it's a bit easy, you will have to be really spot on with the ID of the subject.

http://dpnow.com/galleries/data/1106/Macro_26.jpg (http://dpnow.com/galleries/showphoto.php/photo/24773)

[Fast Eddie]

How do you connect it to the camera? Is it just USB?

[Graham_of_Rainham]

How do you connect it to the camera? Is it just USB?

The socket on the camera has multiple functions. As well as the USB functions it also streams a video signal of whatever is on the camera LCD. It automatically switches the LCD off as well, so works just like a big rear screen. It's not high resolution but perfectly adequate for composition, focus and all the control/menu screens. If you got a lead with a yellow RCA plug with your camera, stick it in any TV and try it out...

[Geoff]

Is the object being photographed a plug on a data cable for a mobile phone?

Geoff.