Weekly Challenge 11/14 - 11/20 Metal Macro

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For this week’s challenge, post macro photos of anything metal. If you don’t have a macro lens, just get close up with whatever you can. Extension tubes are an inexpensive way to give macro a try. Watch the reflections!

As always, new photos only for the challenge please. If you have photos taken outside of the challenge dates please wait to post them until after the challenge is over. Thread remains open indefinitely for additional posts. Get out there and shoot!

Tips on How to Photograph Metals and Alloys

Metals are solid materials which are typically hard, shiny, and malleable. Although they can be a challenge to photograph due to their highly reflective nature,(...)

www.photopoly.net

How to use Macro Extension Tubes

In this third macro photography tips article Darlene goes over using extension tubes as another option. Pros and cons, how to use them, and more.

www.digitalphotomentor.com

 

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Actually working on the New Year's concert for the State Music
Conservatory, I shot lots of details of musical instruments for the
promotional flyer that will be printed. I hope this fits the bill.

 

[zulu42]

Ha! Your sax blows away the cymbal I just shot:

 

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Ha! Your sax blows away the cymbal I just shot…

Are you a drummer?

 

[zulu42]

Are you a drummer?

I'm not, but I have been in close proximity to many drummers. I do have a lamp with no shade and a cymbal so I used a cymbal for a lampshade

 

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Unexpected subject!

 

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Cool abstract composition!

 

[Robshoots]

 

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[This child]

 

[smithdan]

..business end of the "Frankenbrownie" pinhole conversion

 

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