The Invisible World (3 Macros - NO bugs/flowers)

There's a whole invisible world around us, but we can't see it. if photography is about seeing the things in ways we haven't thought before, then I think macro photography is the king.

I should mention that I got the inspiration to shoot these household items after attempting to shoot a bee and - accidentally - killing it. I felt quite bad for that, it's horrible to take a life - any life, and even accidentally - simply to take a photo. I urge you to stop taking photos of bees and daisies, we've seen enough either way. If you want to take macros, focus on other items. Like I said, there's an invisible world out there..

All photos taken with a reversed 50mm f2 in front of the 55-200. All - as far as I remember - are 1/400, f/32. For lighting I used my own flash solution (of which I'm very proud, by the way!). Feel free to check the tutorial here:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1018&thread=28562688

I can tell you, there's nothing like taking macros at 1/400, f/32, ISO 200!

Candle leftovers



Nail hole on a wooden door - "eyes" added



A very, very, very tiny spring



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hey,

very great macros; I think the first one is the best!

here are some of my "non-flower-or-insect" macros







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these rock.

one and two are very cool ! nice perspective
the third doesnt do much for me
the eyes in the second looked hard to achieve..great job !
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these are most interesting and inspiring. #1 is my fav of the bunch.

maybe I should get a coupler.

baxtertimewell
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I like the ones from the OP and also from Alex.

Years ago someone took closeups of common household items and then the photos were published in a magazine or newspaper under the title "What is it?" It was pretty interesting. You could do the same.
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JohnE

all i can say is more more more
really enjoyed these
keep posting these.
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'Shoot and shoot often'

This would be a great idea for a contest --- take a macro pic and let people guess what it is ----- winners take it further (that may be difficult though) we will have to work that out......
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Just trying to get better.....

Thank you all for your kind words. It feels nice to know that my photos/technique has inspired someone

Here's 2 more (If you wanna see more and/or find out what the objects/substance in these images is, you can do so on my flickr page)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/96953368@N00/





EDIT:
While we're at it, check the ULTIMATE pixel-peeping here:
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1018&thread=28585510

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