The super macro guessing game (3)

[VGP]

Sea star?

[katodog]

Ah, a starfish, didn't even think of that one.

[low note lee]

Sea star?

bingo! From my flickr page (http://www.flickr.com/photos/low_note_lee/3521427581/);
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3655/3521427581_c3886e6c40.jpg

Your turn

[VGP]

Awsome....sorry didnt know i won....give me a min!

[VGP]

Here we go....sorry for the crappy pic :cry:


http://www.vgpinc.com/pictures/potn/macro7.jpg

[Skrim17]

oh my

[VGP]

Hahaha....i know i know....but i came up with it in mins :o

[low note lee]

Is it made of porcelain?

[VGP]

Is it made of porcelain?

Negative

[katodog]

Toothpaste??

[low note lee]

Glue?

[tomd]

made of wax?

[VGP]

Toothpaste??

awww.....you win :cry:


http://www.vgpinc.com/pictures/potn/toothpaste.jpg


Congrats! Ill do better next time!

:cool:

[katodog]

Wow, really?? I didn't think I was that smart. Well, give me a few minutes to dig something up.

[katodog]

Okay, this is probably going to be one of those that either goes very fast, or excruciatingly slow. Either way, here it is...



http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/katodog/Macro/_MG_8091Crop.jpg

[low note lee]

is it part of a tripod?

[katodog]

No, it is not part of a tripod.

[katodog]

I'm going to bed, so I'll resume this tomorrow morning.


Night all.

[Kendoway]

In the upper right, a button of some kind?

[katodog]

Yes, it is a button.

[Kendoway]

elevator?

[Kaben]

manfrotto quick release plate?

[katodog]

Elevator = No

Manfrotto QR plate = No.


This is not a photography-related object.

[low note lee]

is it a piece of sporting equipment?

Just trying to narrow it down :cool:

[katodog]

It is not sporting equipment and is not related to sports.



I thought I killed the thread, 2 days with no posts. I started to get worried.




Time for a little hint: It is something you would see every day, and this one is something you would not see every day.

[Kendoway]

Is this an electronic device?

If yes, is it related to photography?

[katodog]

It is not electronic, and has no relation to electronics.


It is not related to photography.

[Daniel2000]

damn boys, read the thread a bit, it was already stated it was not photography related 5 post above this one ;)

and my guess: a lock ?

[katodog]

It is not a lock, and it is not lock-related.

However, it does have a particular type of lock.

[Daniel2000]

a safe?

[katodog]

It is not a safe and is not safe-related.


But, in the wrong hands it is not safe.

[Mike]

Gun?

[katodog]

It is not a gun, nor is it gun-related.


However, people who carry guns, myself included, may carry one form of this from time to time.

[Kaben]

is it a folding knife?

[katodog]

Kaben is the winner. Yes, it is a folding knife. I won't make anybody get more specific, but technically it is a switchblade. It is a ProTech Brend switchblade, the image is of the trigger and pivot bolt...


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/katodog/Macro/_MG_8091.jpg



Here is an image of the whole knife...

http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/katodog/Brend004.jpg

[Kaben]

I have nothing to offer at the moment, and i am nowhere near my camera as i left it at work :(
As mike gave the suggestion that lead to my guess - i defer my go to him :)

Have at it Mike!

[Mike]

I am in the same boat as Rob so I will leave it open to whoever has one to post up... :)

[katodog]

Thread resurrection...



http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/katodog/MacroGuess01.jpg

[tomjd]

I love this thread!/.......but I have no idea.....part of a toy?

[katodog]

No, it is not part of a toy.


I love this thread too, sometimes. When I can come up with good guesses I like it, when I'm totally stumped I hate it. But, I thought it was due for a revival.

[tomd]

some type of foam/packaging?

[katodog]

No, it is not any type of foam/packaging.

[Chet]

Filter?

[katodog]

No, it is not a filter.

[Barb W]

bottom of a shoe?

[Chet]

Ceramic cooling thingy?

[Kendoway]

Is it related to electronics or micro-circuitry?

[katodog]

It is not the bottom of a shoe.

It is not a ceramic cooling thingy.

It is not related to electronics or micro-circuitry.

[tomd]

kitchen cleaning pad?

[katodog]

It is not a kitchen cleaning pad.

[tomd]

Is this item commonly found in the kitchen?

[Chet]

Is it a wafer or other food item?

[katodog]

Whether or not it is commonly found in a kitchen is a tough question to answer. It can be found in a kitchen, very easily in fact, but it's not really something you'd find in a kitchen. I will say it is not a kitchen item, but it can be found in a kitchen.


It is not a wafer, and it is not a food item. It has nothing to do with food.



Is it time for a clue??

[tomjd]

yes please.

[tomd]

air freshener?

[Mike]

floor tile?

[katodog]

It is not air freshener. It has nothing to do with air freshening.



Okay, here's a clue. You already know that it can be found in a kitchen, but is not a kitchen item. It can also be found in a bathroom, bedroom, den, garage, attic, basement, etc.. But, it is not a bathroom, bedroom, den, garage, attic, basement, etc., item.

[katodog]

It is not floor tile, but it can be found on a floor, depending on the circumstances.

[Kendoway]

Is this a textile (made of fabric)?

[katodog]

It is not made of fabric. Unless you count the fabric of time.

[Chet]

Watch innards?

[katodog]

It is not watch innards, however, technically, you win, because it is a watch...



http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/katodog/MacroGuess02.jpg



I can't say no to innards and not say that it isn't a watch. I don't think that would be fair. Chet is up.

[katodog]

Bueller?? Bueller??



Chet, my good man, wake up, have your coffee, and give us a macro shot. You are up my good man.

[jr#8]

We can wait I dont mind but as the rules go" after 24 HRS it's anyone post"Let give it another few hrs OK

[Chet]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/328296442_SeuWe-O.jpg

[tomjd]

Styrofoam packing peanut?

[Chet]

What kind?

[tomjd]

What kind?
Not sure what you mean by what kind....I'll say the kind that comes in a sheet that you can wrap around stuff?

[jr#8]

SOY! The biodegradable kind

[tomjd]

SOY! The biodegradable kind
Soy packing popcorn? never heard of it....great idea though....was I close enough?

[Chet]

I really should had said no right off the bat. It has nothing to do with packing peanuts/popcorn. Just didn't want you to feel like you were losing, it's all about feelings now a days.

[jr#8]

Soy packing popcorn? never heard of it....great idea though
Amway Global has been doing this for over 20 years. Yup the went green along time ago. Yup and you can even eat them

[jr#8]

cereal

[Kaben]

is it loft insulation?

[Chet]

No but keep trying, don't be discouraged little ones.

[jr#8]

is it food?

[Chet]

I looked it up just to see if it was some whack type delicacy somewhere, but no it's not food.

[jr#8]

some kind of stuffed thing as in child's toy

[Chet]

No, that is not a correct answer.

[jr#8]

how bout a hint

[Chet]

how bout a hint

I'll drink to that.

[katodog]

It's the foam from beer or from a root beer float.

[Chet]

It's the foam from beer or from a root beer float.


Nope.

[Kendoway]

Is this made of plastic?

[Chet]

Nope, all natural.

[Kendoway]

Is this a snack item (not an entree)?

[lavanut]

foam insulation on a coffee (or similar) mug
or
some kind of foam type disposable cup

[Chet]

Let's not whine, but no.

[lavanut]

Wine cork

[Chet]

Dang that clue was to easy.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/328296336_T6piA-O.jpg

[Kendoway]

Yay Lava - that was tough one!

[lavanut]

Thanks for the subtle hints, Chet. ;)
It's been a while since I've done one here. I had to go shoot some things.
Let's try this one.
414502

[Chet]

Thanks for the subtle hints, Chet. ;)
It's been a while since I've done one here. I had to go shoot some things.
Let's try this one.
414502

Very cool! What is it?

[Chet]

Not part of a watch is it?

[lavanut]

Nope, not part of a watch.

[beeng]

Velcro?

[Chet]

Those edges look sharp. A razor, or some shop equipment?

[lavanut]

Velcro?

Those edges look sharp. A razor, or some shop equipment?

No and no.
I wouldn't consider these sharp.

[Kendoway]

Is it mechanical? (vs organic)

[Chet]

Are those little springy things?

[Daniel2000]

the fingers tips of spiderman?

[lavanut]

Is it mechanical? (vs organic)
Yes, it is mechanical as opposed to organic, though I don't think these items move much at all.
Are those little springy things?
Yes, they appear to be spring-like.
the fingers tips of spiderman?
;) Not quite, but they do help hold something in place.

[jr#8]

cheese grater

[Chet]

A connector terminal thingy?

[lavanut]

cheese grater
definitely no

A connector terminal thingy?
In a manner of speaking I guess it is, though I wouldn't call it that directly.

This may be a little hard to guess. I honestly had never looked at one up close until I was looking for something to shoot and post, though I had worked with them a few times before when dealing with my computers.

This is computer related, and everyone has one in one form or other in their "box". I'm guessing laptops do as well, but I've never looked much at the innards of those like I have desktops. Hope the hint helps... ;)

[Chet]

Like a grounding tab?

[beeng]

CPU? It looks like it might be an array pins.. but those gold tips are throwing me off :P

[lavanut]

CPU?

It's not exactly a CPU, but you're exceedingly close...

[katodog]

I know what it is, and I'll be danged if it won't come out of my head. It's going to kill me until the answer is posted, because I know exactly what it is. I've worked on computers now for a good 24-25 years and have seen these a bajillion times, and it's just not coming out.


Somebody needs to guess right so I can stop the demon in my head.

[Chet]

Socket for a chip?

[lavanut]

Socket for a chip?
OK, I'll give it to you. This is specifically a CPU socket, but I guess it's still a "chip". I won't be that picky about this. :)
414715

I admit I was amazed to see it up close. It's a little liberating when you don't care what you do to a system board. This one got toasted by lightning this summer, so it's now a photo subject. The actual CPU is in another machine now. If anyone cares, it's a socket 775 on an Intel system board for a core 2 duo CPU. And yes, it has lint and dust on it, but who cares now? :lol:

Was that what you thought it was katodog??

[Chet]

OK, I'll give it to you. This is specifically a CPU socket, but I guess it's still a "chip". I won't be that picky about this. :)
414715

I admit I was amazed to see it up close. It's a little liberating when you don't care what you do to a system board. This one got toasted by lightning this summer, so it's now a photo subject. The actual CPU is in another machine now. If anyone cares, it's a socket 775 on an Intel system board for a core 2 duo CPU. And yes, it has lint and dust on it, but who cares now? :lol:

Haven't looked under the processor in a long time. The hints were the only way to score a win.

[Chet]

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/306627204_ke64g-O.jpg

[katodog]

That's exactly what I thought it was, but "Socket" just wasn't getting from brain to mouth. I've had so many apart and the word just wouldn't pop into my head.



And Chet, yours is a light bulb filament.

[beeng]

OK, I'll give it to you. This is specifically a CPU socket
blargh! I should have said that :mad:

[Chet]

And Chet, yours is a light bulb filament.

eRRR... yup.
http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/306627173_LSjXd-XL.jpg

[katodog]

Well, crap, didn't plan on that going so fast. Give me a few and I'll dig up a good one...

[Chet]

Well, crap, didn't plan on that going so fast.


Yeah me neither. :confused:

[katodog]

Well, this is all I can come up with right now, don't have any genius ideas hitting me, so an old image on the 'puter will have to do. I have a funny feeling this will last about as long as the light bulb. But, this one has to be specific...



http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/katodog/IMG_0320a.jpg

[tomd]

is that "Canon" white paint?

[katodog]

Yes it is, but which Canon is it.


I guess it's not too hard to check my gear list, but that would be cheating...

[Chet]

70-200 f4 IS?

[katodog]

No, this is not the 70-200mm f/4 IS...

[lavanut]

100-400 f/4-5.6?

[katodog]

No, it is not the 100-400mm f/4-5.6.

[lavanut]

OK, 70-200 2.8

[katodog]

Would that be the f/2.8 IS, or non-IS??

[lavanut]

Picky picky!! :) non-IS?

[katodog]

No, it is not the 70-200mm f/2.8 non-IS version.


I have to be picky, it's the only way to keep you guys guessing. This one seemed too easy, so I had to make it specific.

[lavanut]

Well, I guess it's the IS version then, but I'm looking for the similar area on mine. :D

[katodog]

No, it is not the 70-200mm f/2.8 IS either.

Tee hee hee...

[katodog]

It's not the f/4 IS

It's not either of the f/2.8

It's not the 100-400mm

[Chet]

Dang the only White Lenses I know are the 70-200. I've never used one much seen one in person.

600mm?

[lavanut]

You sneaky boy! At least I feel better knowing I wasn't completely blind trying to see it on my 70-200.

My last guess on this one is 300 f/2.8 IS USM. If that's not it, I give for tonight.

[katodog]

No, it is not the 300mm f/2.8 IS.


and you're eyes are fine, this definitely doesn't look like a 70-200mm.



I'm headed off to bed folks, so I'll pick this up in the morning. Hmm, maybe this one was harder than I thought. Yippee

[Daniel2000]

the 28-300?

[katodog]

It is the Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 L IS USM.


http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a399/katodog/IMG_0320b.jpg




I didn't think it would be that hard, but I also wasn't thinking about the white primes. People could have been guessing for a lot longer than I thought. And then I had to take my gear list out of my sig so people wouldn't try to be sneaky.


Daniel, you're up!!

[lavanut]

I don't have that one. I kept looking for the dark gray ring in front of the switches on mine and didn't see one. I don't feel so bad about not guessing this one.;)

[katodog]

The 28-300mm IS is not a popular lens, and I wouldn't expect people to guess it right away. I had to make it specific though, because just letting someone guess L lens from the white paint was too easy.

[Daniel2000]

ok just came back home, will put one up as soon as I can

[Chet]

I'll wait.

[Daniel2000]

here you go

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh26/Daniel2000/macros/IMG_7399.jpg

[jr#8]

some type of electronis

[Daniel2000]

related but way not specific enough ;)

[tomjd]

Is that like an expansion joint for something like an RCA jack?

[Chet]

A magnox fuel rod?

[jr#8]

Is it flat or cylindrical?

[Daniel2000]

Is that like an expansion joint for something like an RCA jack?
no, more like a weld

A magnox fuel rod?
no

Is it flat or cylindrical?
flat

and there is quite a bit of magnification on this :p

[Chet]

A bonded seam?

[Daniel2000]

its metalic