The super macro guessing game

[Mike Bell]

Looks like an eye on a soft toy:?:

I said it wasn't one of my best! Should have cropped it to make it a bit harder! :evil:

http://static.flickr.com/19/117294154_8b59ab349c_o.jpg

That's my kind of rat!

Exile - your turn!

[exile]

I haven't got anything ready to post just yet, but give me half an hour or so and I'll post something:)

[exile]

Right, here goes...hope this isn't too hard, I suspect I'll have to give clues for an exact identification. I'll start thinking of some now - haha someone will probably guess it right away now:lol:

[Mike Bell]

Computer base unit?

[Action_Man]

The part of a mobile device that you speak into ? ...

[exile]

Computer base unit?
Nope and...

The part of a mobile device that you speak into ? ...
....nope. Although you are both correct in assuming it is an electronic device:)

[Mikelangelo]

Going with a previous submission.. would it be a gps device ("N" for North?)

[Action_Man]

That hole is for recieving or emitting sound, isent it ? :D ...

[exile]

Going with a previous submission.. would it be a gps device ("N" for North?)

No - its not a GPS unit, the N isn't for North, but it is part of a word...or a brand name:)

That hole is for recieving or emitting sound, isent it ? :grin: ...

No - its nothing to do with receiving or emiting sound:)

[Mike Bell]

You didn't ...........DID YOU?

NO, YOU COULDN'T! NOT HERE!

It's a Nikon camera!

[Ross McT.]

A hole for inserting change ?

or a nintendo?

[exile]

You didn't ...........DID YOU?

NO, YOU COULDN'T! NOT HERE!

It's a Nikon camera!

ROFL:lol: Nice one! No I haven't commited a sacrilegious act. The interesting things about the uppercare N is that it looks the same upside down:wink:

A hole for inserting change ?

or a nintendo?

Funny you should say that, when I posted it, that was what I thought it looked like - a slot for coins....but it isn't.

Its not a nintendo either.

:p

[In2Photos]

A Canon camera?

[exile]

Nah - Canon use a lower case n and its that special Canon font as well.:cool:

[In2Photos]

Nah - Canon use a lower case n and its that special Canon font as well.:cool:

Darn, you are right. I wasn't thinking, just going by your last hint.

[Matoch]

I bet it's something by belkin.

Perhaps a memory card reader?

Belkin also makes. KVM's, USB or Firewire hubs. Keyboards mice, and some other stuff I haven't listed. I'm just trying to get in as many guesses as I can.

James

[Mike Bell]

An Epson printer?

[exile]

Darn, you are right. I wasn't thinking, just going by your last hint.

I guess that means that you were on the right track, but the wrong brand! Oh, and its not a camera brand either:rolleyes:

[exile]

I bet it's something by belkin.

Perhaps a memory card reader?

Belkin also makes. KVM's, USB or Firewire hubs. Keyboards mice, and some other stuff I haven't listed. I'm just trying to get in as many guesses as I can.

James

Ooh HOT!

(PS - what's a KVM:oops:)

[Mike Bell]

Modem?

[In2Photos]

External HD?

[exile]

Modem?
That's close enough for me:lol:

Its my wireless modem/router....

[exile]

Over to you Mike!

[Mike Bell]

Hehe! I won twice in one day! :lol:

Just uploading a new one now. Hang on a minute. :)

[Mike Bell]

OK. Here it is:

http://static.flickr.com/1/124353766_0fb6b25cfa_o.jpg

[In2Photos]

Styrofoam?

[exile]

This image disturbs me:confused:

[Matoch]

(PS - what's a KVM:oops:)[/quote]

A KVM is a box that allows you to use 2 or more computers with a single keyboard/monitor/mouse and you just switch between them.

I can't believe I got the brand right but didn't mention the correct product.

James

[Mike Bell]

This image disturbs me:confused:

Sorry!

How does it disturb you? (No, I'm not a psychiatrist.)

[Mike Bell]

Styrofoam?

No.

[windshadow]

freezer box?

[In2Photos]

Inside of a case for your glasses?

[exile]

Sorry!

How does it disturb you? (No, I'm not a psychiatrist.)

Haha, I'm just disturbed generally:lol: It reminds me of something that I can't put my finger on, but I'm thinking wet spongy rubber and....

....I think it is the sole of a boot or a shoe?

[Mike Bell]

Inside of a case for your glasses?

Haha! :lol: (Just for a change) this has nothing whatsoever to do with glasses! ...or freezers ..... or shoes!

[photobitz]

Mike, we'd prefer it if you didn't fish things out of the toilet to photograph...

That's used toilet paper isn't it!

[exile]

Mike, we'd prefer it if you didn't fish things out of the toilet to photograph...

That's used toilet paper isn't it!:shock:

[photobitz]

ROFL!!! :lol:

Now you're really disturbed aren't you exile?

HAHAHAHAH

[Mikelangelo]

I WAS going to say the bottom of an ice cube tray. but you said no freezer-related materials... uhm...

Perhaps a cooler (i.e., IGLOO)?
Packing for a computer/electronic component?
Some kind of product packaging material?

[Mike Bell]

Mike, we'd prefer it if you didn't fish things out of the toilet to photograph...

That's used toilet paper isn't it!

I think someone needs their monitor adjusted! :lol:

Here it is again to avoid all that tedious scrolling:
http://static.flickr.com/1/124353766_0fb6b25cfa_o.jpg

It's made of plastic and is handled a lot - hence the bit of grime and fluff. The FOV of this shot is about 5x3.4mm. Well, it is the "super" macro guessing game! And it has never ever been in my toilet.

[Mikelangelo]

A children's toy perhaps?

I'm going to slap my own forehead when I find out what it is...

[Mike Bell]

ROFL!!! :lol:

Now you're really disturbed aren't you exile?

HAHAHAHAH

Tell me about your mother, Mr Exile. Here .... lie on this couch, relax..... relax!

[photobitz]

No I just need a new monitor...

[Mike Bell]

A children's toy perhaps?

I'm going to slap my own forehead when I find out what it is...

If you saw your kid handling this you would tell him "Leave Daddy's stuff alone! You might break it!"

[photobitz]

Part of your keyboard?

If you saw your kid handling this you would tell him "Leave Daddy's stuff alone! You might break it!"

It would be broken before I could get those words out of my mouth. Trust me.

[exile]

Tell me about your mother, Mr Exile. Here .... lie on this couch, relax..... relax!

Well it all began when I was a child...:lol:

[Mike Bell]

Part of your keyboard?


No but keep with the computer theme.

The other doctors will be with you in a moment, Mr Exile. Just slip into this comfortable jacket. Er ....No, ..... it buttons at the back..... let me help you.....

[Mikelangelo]

Well..it's white molded plastic... what would a photographer have that's 'delicate' yet made out of molded plastic and is handled a lot?

Daddy's toy, daddy's toy... hmmm.... (jeopardy! theme in the background...)

[exile]

Is it some kind of knob for adjusting something? That groove looks like it could fit a small bladed screwdriver?

[Mikelangelo]

Underside of a computer component. Part of a Memory card reader? Part of a USB or Firewire Hub?

[Mikelangelo]

Connector for a particular type of computer cable?

[windshadow]

The air vents on a monitor?

[back to black]

web cam, maybe part of the speakers, or a joystick

[photobitz]

your mouse

[Mike Bell]

Connector for a particular type of computer cable?

Give that Renaissance painter over there a coconut! It's a parallel port connector.

http://static.flickr.com/51/124353758_b7b5c68b95_o.jpg

Your turn Mikelangelo!

[Mikelangelo]

wow... I didn't think I'd ever get one. I'm new but I'm wirey!!

I'll post something shortly...I gotta' come up with something.

Tag...I'm it!

[Mikelangelo]

Here's my submission. I have no idea if this will be really hard or really easy. Guess we'll find out. I apologize for the sharpness of the image (or lack of sharpness). I'm new to macro and tripod use. With shutterspeeds of 10-20 seconds... I'm a newbie to say the least.

[jr#8]

Looks like part of a glue gun

[RomanCastro]

Hi Everyone I'm new to the forum.

I think it is a cell phone camera.

[Mikelangelo]

nope to both. No part of a cell phone and not part of any kind of a glue gun. This image shows an area of approximately 7mm tall by 6mm.

[Mikelangelo]

oh.. and it's not part of a camera of any kind, either.

[Mike6158]

I'm new to macro and tripod use. With shutterspeeds of 10-20 seconds... I'm a newbie to say the least.

I think it was Johnny Carson that did a skit about Canon's new "talking camera". He said the camera would let you know if the light was right. The voice would say "too dahk, use frash" :shock: :D Good advice for macro shooters. It's the best advice that I received from this forum so I am passing it on. Us a good flash and your macro shooting will come to life.

Viefinder?

[Mikelangelo]

Yeah... don't have a nice flash, yet. Don't have any fancy lights, either. I figured a tripod, cable release and a long shutter speed would work... live and learn. Thanks for the tip.

Not a viewfinder.

This hint won't help, I don't think (well..maybe)...but it's rated for use by the Navy Seals and I think other branches of the military as well. I hope that doesn't give it away.

[jr#8]

Rebreather

[Mikelangelo]

Interesting guess..but no. However, it can be a very useful piece of equipment used when underwater.

[back to black]

watch

[Mikelangelo]

You got it. A dive watch from Luminox. They're marketing is partly driven by the fact that the navy asked them to design a fancy watch for their SEALs and such.

Back to Black is up.

[back to black]

finally got one, i'll have my pic up around 2am i have to go back to school

[back to black]

ok here we go

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/1263/img03354lb.jpg

happy guessing

[exile]

Looks like decorative brickwork or the pattern on a ceramic container?

[back to black]

nope

[exile]

Is it the tread pattern of a tyre (or tire!) in dirt??

[jr#8]

cheese

[Athena]

Hmmm - to me it looks strikingly like a RED X.

No fair.

[exile]

It looks like my mother-in-laws driveway:lol: Back to Black - what have you been doing round my mother-in-laws house? :confused:

Seriously though - it does look like the patterned effect you can get on concrete driveways.

[windshadow]

sole of a shoe or boot?

[Matoch]

One of those spongy things in the kitchen. I think they are used for hot plates and as a non slip surface.

James

[photobitz]

some sort of biscuit?

a dog biscuit perhaps?


Ooooh oooh... a tyre tread? (mountain bike maybe... a bit muddy)

[RomanCastro]

This may be way off, but I think it's a rubber stamp.

[Mikelangelo]

pottery. A pattern in some kind of pottery or ceremic thingamajig?

[back to black]

sole of a shoe or boot?

good call man , your move windshadow

http://img483.imageshack.us/img483/3209/img03376rz.jpg

[windshadow]

Woot lol Ok give me a few minutes, and i'll go snap something :D

[windshadow]

I have gotten sticking the battery and memory card into the camera and flicking to supermacro mode down to seconds lol

Ok here you go :D

[back to black]

is it like a shirt

[Mikelangelo]

non-slip surface/material of some kind?

[windshadow]

is it like a shirt
non-slip surface/material of some kind?

No to both :cool:

[In2Photos]

Remote Control?

[windshadow]

No.:cool:

Remote Control?

[TooManyHobbies]

Black velvet light absorbant material used on photographic equipment to minimize light scatter/reflection?

[windshadow]

No. I have no idea what it is, I better go look it up :lol:

Black velvet light absorbant material used on photographic equipment to minimize lgiht scatter/reflection?

[windshadow]

Ok after asking my better half what she thought it was, she spent 10 minutes guessing then gave up .lol So I will give you another pic :D

[photobitz]

I've spent an hour looking at that and haven't even the slightest idea.
I give up.

Alright, one guess...

abrasive of some sort? like a grinding disk?

[windshadow]

No sorry :cool: Well if no one has guessed when by tomorrow i'll post another pic :D

I've spent an hour looking at that and haven't even the slightest idea.
I give up.

Alright, one guess...

abrasive of some sort? like a grinding disk?

[Mike Bell]

Part of your computer keyboard?

[windshadow]

No, but it's computer related ;)

Part of your computer keyboard?

[Matoch]

Looks like part of a logitech logo.

Mouse, Keyboard has been said. Speaker, Joystick, webcam, headphones, Some other piece of logitech equipment. lol

James

[rjcanon]

the bottom of a mousepad?

[exile]

Yeah looks like a mousemat to me

[Qtrmeg]

Matoch has it, but who said it wasn't a mouse? I'd bet that is exactly what it is, a Logitech mouse.

[Qtrmeg]

Side question.

Is the key to a good macro using flash?

The only time I use flash is when I am in blonde-mode, (full auto).

[Rumjungle]

I don't know if it's the key, but you always need the proper amount of light. For stationary objects, you don't really need the flash as you can just slow the shutter.

Here's an example. I just turned off all the lights in the room and shot this. The only light source is a bit of light reflecting off a wall so it's pretty dark (too dark to read). Shutter was set to 25 seconds:
http://i.pbase.com/o4/60/643160/1/58327273._MG_2453.jpg
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time 07-Apr-2006 17:19:58
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Flash Used No
Focal Length 39 mm
Exposure Time 25.00 sec
Aperture f/7.1
ISO Equivalent 100
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Mode matrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Program aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

[Mikelangelo]

I agree with the rest of the folks...it's the part of the logitech logo on a mouse (or other logitech device). It looks like the "metallic" plastic look..but mine's gray, not black.

[TooManyHobbies]

Diskette

[windshadow]

Your on the right track ;)

I agree with the rest of the folks...it's the part of the logitech logo on a mouse (or other logitech device).

[Mike6158]

That's an excellent example of using available light.

My macro photography improved greatly when I started using a diffused flash (due to a recomendation from this forum). My 540EZ has a built in diffuser so that makes it simple. It's mostly a DOF thing and motion blur thing. If the object is inanimate you can get away with long exposure, to a limit (reciprocity failure). It just occured to me that I don't know how much reciprocity failure plays into digital imagery. I know it's an issue with film and I suspect that it's an issue with digital imagery. If your subject is alive, animate, or you are handholding using a flash will probably help with sharpness. In fact, from my limited experience in macro, I know it will.

I don't know if it's the key, but you always need the proper amount of light. For stationary objects, you don't really need the flash as you can just slow the shutter.

Here's an example. I just turned off all the lights in the room and shot this. The only light source is a bit of light reflecting off a wall so it's pretty dark (too dark to read). Shutter was set to 25 seconds:

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time 07-Apr-2006 17:19:58
Make Canon
Model Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Flash Used No
Focal Length 39 mm
Exposure Time 25.00 sec
Aperture f/7.1
ISO Equivalent 100
Exposure Bias
White Balance (-1)
Metering Mode matrix (5)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Program aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

[jr#8]

CD or DVD holder

[windshadow]

Nope :rolleyes:

CD or DVD holder

Ok time for a clue.

Mine needs me, others do not,
Sometimes when used I can get hot,
Treat me right and I'll last a long time,
This is the end of my silly little rhyme.

[back to black]

ummm is it a modem

[exile]

Mine needs me, others do not,

Microphone headset?

[photobitz]

dock for cordless mouse?

a battery?

[Matoch]

Some sort of light?

[windshadow]

Bingo..The battery out of my logitech G7 mouse :D

Your turn photobiz

dock for cordless mouse?

a battery?

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/windshadow2006/IMG_7703.jpg

[photobitz]

Oh crap... wasn't expecting to be right.... :confused: :eek:

Ummm let me see....

I hope this one keeps you guessing for a while.

[chemicalbro]

looks like a pepper grinder...

[photobitz]

OH BLOODY HELL!!!!

How are all my pics so obvious????

Your turn.

[chemicalbro]

try this one
http://hellmouth.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/smgg2.jpg

[photobitz]

I'm stumped

[TooManyHobbies]

shaver?

[jr#8]

Hey thats was my guess and electric razor head, but you beat me to it.

[chemicalbro]

nope ....nothing to do with shaving

[photobitz]

I've seen something like this recently.... is it on a computer or periferal?

[chemicalbro]

nothing to do with computers

[Matoch]

Looks like some kind of vent.

James

[G3owner]

Some kind of filing cabinet

[Rumjungle]

It's a stack of somethings

[chemicalbro]

not a vent or a filing cabinet....
not a stack of anything either

you would be more likely to hear this than see it....

[Matoch]

A speaker?

[chemicalbro]

A speaker?

correct
http://hellmouth.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/speaker.jpg

you're up Matoch

[Matoch]

I really didn't think I was going to be right.

Give me a bit and I'll find something.

James

[Matoch]

Let's try this. It's probably easy.


69771

[chemicalbro]

nail remover?

[exile]

Is it some kind of latch?

[owein]

punch down tool

[Mike Bell]

wire stripper?

[Matoch]

I figured it would be easy for anyone who has actually seen one.

Your up!

punch down tool

[BearLeeAlive]

I figured it would be easy for anyone who has actually seen one.

As soon as I saw it I knew what it was but the answer had been given already. I just had one in my hand yesterday lending it out to my bro to do some network cabling.

[owein]

see how this goes...

http://relic.pk-designs.com/pictures/guess.jpg

[Cleo199]

bee's wax?

[R Hardman]

Inside of a candle.

[owein]

Inside of a candle.

correct...you're up.

[Cleo199]

Okay, I've been close twice...... third time has to be a charm......

[TooManyHobbies]

I think the bee's wax got it first. Arn't we just splitting hairs.

[BearLeeAlive]

I think the bee's wax got it first. Arn't we just splitting hairs.

I don't think it is too picky, the winner is determined by the poster of the pic. Sometimes when things are easy it is best to get picky a bit.

[chemicalbro]

candles arn't made from beeswax :) so i don't think it was being too picky

[Matoch]

This wasn't constructive.

[Matoch]

correct
http://hellmouth.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/speaker.jpg



Just curious does that grill serve a purpose or is it just for looks?

[chemicalbro]

well the little speaker it covers is a tweeter........... (for high pitched/frequency sounds... for instance a cymbal) the grill diffuses those sounds and kinda bounces it off of the floor so they don't sound so tinny

[Cleo199]

It's okay to be picky even though candles can be made of bee's wax (sheets you roll and use a blow dryer to heat the roll tight....) but that's okay. I'll be dead on with one of them. I just have a picture I want to put here to see if anyone can figure it out... I'll keep trying.... :)

[TooManyHobbies]

I am so so so so so very sorry I brought up the splitting hairs comment. Lets play!

[Matoch]

Neither was this.

[Mike Bell]

Hey guys, less natter and more photos! :lol:

I have a suggestion - it's almost 24 hours since R Hardman guessed right - he hasn't posted since and is offline. I think someone else should post a new pic. Anyone agree? :rolleyes: