Thought it would be fun to see a few favorite Christmas things around the house through a reversed 50mm f/1.8 lens using a macro reverse ring.
Needles on a Fraser Fir Christmas Tree. Nikon D700/50mm (reversed), 8s, ISO 200, EV 0, tripod.
This is not Superman’s Fortress of Solitude.
Glass Christmas tree figurine on its side. Nikon D700/50mm (reversed), 1/80s, ISO 200, EV 0, tripod.
This could be a moon of Jupiter.
Seashell Christmas ornament. Nikon D700/50mm (reversed), 1.6s, ISO 200, EV 0, tripod.
To me, these are precious gems.
Red candy sprinkles on a blue frosted Christmas cookie. Nikon D700/50mm (reversed), 2.5s, ISO 200, EV 0, tripod.
I had heard about this technique but hadn’t seen it in action before. Beautiful results!
I like the Christmas tree, it looks so fresh and green,the golden light and the different colored blue background makes it my favorite. The blue Christmas cookie is fine too, but tell me, do you really eat icecold Christmas cakes? Or did someone forget a cake outside?
No…this cookie is not ice cold. We do freeze them ahead of time but thaw them out to serve. Does the blue icing make it look like it is frozen?
It does to me, but that is probably because I don´t that kind of cake.
Interesting post Scott!
Thanks, Terry!
Two words – absolutely brilliant
Oh, boy, I have to show my wife this comment. Thanks, YB!
I love the red sprinkles on a cookie. This makes me want to dig up my reverse ring adapter any my 50mm.
Go for it, Scott. It is fun to visit the macro world which lives just below our eye’s ability to see.
I love taking shots of things close up, that look like something else. These are wonderful Scott !
Thank you, Sybil!
You already know I love macros – what I really love here is how you found things to photograph that look like something else close-up. Very cool!
I learned from the last attempt to look at things differently this time. To really look for the fun abstract areas of the objects.
WONDERFUL macros, Scott!
Thank you, Tracy!
I really like these nice macro shots – and a lens like this is just what I put as no. 1 on my list of new equipment to the new camera, so it must be supplemented with such a macro reverse ring! Thanks for your inspiration
You are welcome, Truels!
I am a fool for angel wings. Also for looking at familiar things in unfamiliar ways. And at last I can come visiting to see all this! Life is good.
Yes, life is good! All hail Gerry’s new broadband Internet service!
I think you could officially quit your day job! You have really become one of the best photographers I have seen! Love the latest photos! See ya at Christmas…
If only it was that easy. I’m working on stuff and am enjoying successes as they come.
Very cool! Aren’t macros FUN? I’m going to have to replace my macro lens soon, I’m wearing it out!
Oh, time to upgrade to the 105!