Macro Needle

[bscarano]

I took this with my 55-200mm and 50mm coupled, backwards.



I thinks it's pretty sweet. Now, I'm looking at other things to do trying this method.

Brendon

[photofun]

Very cool!! It's amazing how a macro shot makes everyday things more interesting when we see the detail that we never take the time to look at. What did you use for a background and to hold the needle?

[bscarano]

I used a white piece of paper as a background and left the needle on the table. I basically just kept moving the camera till I got it to the point that I wanted, then used a remote to take the picture.

Brendon

[mannyrios]

Originally Posted by bscarano

I took this with my 55-200mm and 50mm coupled, backwards.



I thinks it's pretty sweet. Now, I'm looking at other things to do trying this method.

Brendon

Very sweet! I like it!

[pendulum_bob]

Nice shot!

[scateren]

The texture of the needle is amazing

[candleman]

wicked.. i'm keen to try this.. all i need is a prime... time will tell

[jsklinger@yahoo.com]

It is amazing how macro makes ordinary things really cool. I really like the simplicity of the shot, easy to focus on the subject. Lighting is good for this application.

A couple of things I see in this photo which I think are a little distracting.

I would use the tip of the needle as the focal point of the shot, not further up the needle.

Then I also see a goober in the lower right hand corner. That cole easily be cropped out.
Jim