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Mini#30 Macros 2015
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1st - f_otto: Bavaria 8.6
2nd - jomari: Mazda 6
3rd - SteveBee: Pollination
4th - ysal: Indian Mallow Seedpod
5th - Oldseadog: Christmas Cactus
6th - Mepo: Wonders of Nature - Bismuth
7th - Amberbug: And Then There Were Three
7th - ladpupmoe: Waterdrop
9th - mrsawyer: 1966 Silvertone Guitar
9th - breadmaker: Half a second
11th - RobertLavker: Keeping Time
12th - Jade O.: I'm the King of the world!
13th - johncomyn: Sweat
14th - BarbroS: Need no walking stick, says the apple
15th - Lo: Uncle Charlie's Watch
16th - elliott: tradition
17th - babysister: Daisy with pollen
18th - Peanut : Small Visitor in the Garden
19th - minzaw: Union Jack
20th - aoc46: Clips Highlighted
21st - mbbin2: Tiny Bud
21st - kardster: Water Trickle
23rd - henriksson: Rings....
24th - Old Finn: After the rain
25th - forkcandles : past experiences
26th - Elyod:
27th - Andris: Liberty
28th - artsy: Is it Spring?
Wonders of Nature - Bismuth
©2015 Mepo
Panasonic DMC-FZ200
6th
place,
114
points
1/2s
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f6.3
,
ISO 800
,
131mm
,
Aperture Priority
,
Pattern
,
no flash
Post-Processing:
From RAW. Minor levels adjustment and USM. Used healing brush to remove some dust from the surface of the mirror.
Extra Info:
Bismuth is a metal that has been used since ancient times. It does occur naturally but is usually the result of lead refining. The amazing display of colours is due to refraction and oxidation. This sample is about 15mm (5/8") wide.
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Jade O.
Dec 4, 2015
Unlike so many of the top ten, I think this is truly a "macro" shot. Congrats on a fine image which should have ranked ahead of many other non-macro entries IMHO.
mrsawyer
Dec 1, 2015
Congrats on your double top ten, Michael!
Mepo
Nov 30, 2015
Amberbug. Yes I do - now I want to grow one of these.
ysal - I had the same reaction :-)
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ysal
Nov 30, 2015
Pretty object (I have one of those at home too). Interestingly, I find the reflection prettier than the object...
Amberbug
Nov 30, 2015
Nice attempt on a tough subject to photograph. Do you collect minerals, I do.
Lo
Nov 30, 2015
Nicely composed. I like the off-centre treatment, as it seems to draw me into the crystal. The mirror and black background form a perfect backdrop to showcase the gem.
Mepo
Nov 30, 2015
Thanks for all the comments - appreciated as always.
I did take several closer shots, but that meant losing the reflection which I liked - it helps balance the main object. I also tried a square shot to reduce the amount of black but it looks like a pimple on a mountain. In the end, I composed using the rule of thirds and this worked best, it allows the face of the metal to be looking into the frame.
If you want to make your own Bismuth crystal, check this out:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-Your-Own-Metal-Crystals
/
Edited on Nov 30, 2015
johncomyn
Nov 30, 2015
Nice setup, well lit and exposed. Maybe a little too much deep black.
babysister
Nov 29, 2015
I"m a sucker for macros of metals. I love this one.
A.N.Other
Nov 29, 2015
Fascinating looking jem. I've long wanted one. Nicely taken. GL.
forkcandles
Nov 29, 2015
the crop should have been square a lot of black on the LH side but a great shot nonetheless
Anthony Comyn
Nov 28, 2015
I agree, interesting colours coming through here.
aoc46
Nov 28, 2015
Very striking and colorful crystal - looks like some sort of Aztec god. Like the way it stands out against the dark background.
elliott
Nov 28, 2015
well shot. fascinating structure. i want to see it even closer. in my favs.
el
artsy
Nov 28, 2015
This is very different, good shot, it seems to come from outer space
Oldseadog
Nov 26, 2015
Nicely captured, gets a #2 from me.
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