The super macro guessing game

[Mathiau]

^^^^ yeah thas all i can think of, flash connect mounting.

[Matoch]

Hrmmm if Photobitz doesn't come back soon I think we should continue. This has gone on much to long for 1 post.


It's been 3 days with only 4 guesses that's just crazy =)

James

[Mike Bell]

Hrmmm if Photobitz doesn't come back soon I think we should continue. This has gone on much to long for 1 post.


It's been 3 days with only 4 guesses that's just crazy =)

James

Agreed

[jr#8]

I agree

[Mike6158]

Ditto... and he won't care... unless he does :D

[Rumjungle]

Well, in the meantime, why don't you guys have a crack at this (don't worry, it's much easier):
http://i.pbase.com/o4/60/643160/1/59712788.ATA_5277.JPG

[Matoch]

Kind of looks like a paper crown.

This looks like something I should be able to identify.

maybe an ashtray?
James

[AirBrontosaurus]

I'm gonna say the wrapper to a Reese's candy bar ;)

[Rumjungle]

Nope and nope. But you're right, this is something you all can identify.

[DigitalMDX]

A cutter... like found on a tape dispenser?

[Rumjungle]

Nope, not a cutter.

[Matoch]

bottle cap?

James

[Rumjungle]

Sorry, not a bottle cap. It's getting close to bed time. Let me just say that AirBrontosaurus is the closest so far.

[photobitz]

Hrmmm if Photobitz doesn't come back soon I think we should continue. This has gone on much to long for 1 post.


It's been 3 days with only 4 guesses that's just crazy =)

James

Oh well I'm sorry! LOL

No really... I am sorry. Been crashing after coming home from work last couple of days, so I haven't checked although I was disappointed I only had 4 guesses over the weekend!!!

Anyway, carry on with the current post and I'll re-submit mine the next time it's my turn.

[Matoch]

Oh well I'm sorry! LOL

No really... I am sorry. Been crashing after coming home from work last couple of days, so I haven't checked although I was disappointed I only had 4 guesses over the weekend!!!

Anyway, carry on with the current post and I'll re-submit mine the next time it's my turn.

No need to be sorry. No matter how addicted you are Life sometimes get's in the way :)

I just wanted the game to continue :)

James

[BearLeeAlive]

C'mon, there is either having a life or playing The SMGG, you decide. You can't have your cake and eat it too.:lol: :lol:

JK, but I know the feeling only too well, I have had to refrain from posting a guess just in case I was right and might not have the time to either post an image or even check it out.

photobiz, you might want to seek the help of the SMGGA support group (kinda like AA). PM Mike Bell, who is the appointed president. There you can get help with balancing your real life and your addiction to this thread. In this you are not alone.:wink:

[Mike Bell]

C'mon, there is either having a life or playing The SMGG, you decide. You can't have your cake and eat it too.:lol: :lol:

JK, but I know the feeling only too well, I have had to refrain from posting a guess just in case I was right and might not have the time to either post an image or even check it out.

photobiz, you might want to seek the help of the SMGGA support group (kinda like AA). PM Mike Bell, who is the appointed president. There you can get help with balancing your real life and your addiction to this thread. In this you are not alone.:wink:

Hey ........... who appointed me President?
Just because I have a special folder on my puter called 'macro competitions' where I have a vast store of fiendishly difficult macros stored up to be released into an unsuspecting world whenever my hours of lurking in here squinting at other guys efforts actually result in a successful guess doesn't mean I couldn't just walk away and forget the game.
Oh no! No waysaroony! I could stop today .... or tomorrow ...... any time ...... really! :cry: :cry: :cry: <sobs uncontrollably> :cry: :cry: :cry:

I think it's a wee tart. That is Scottish for a small sweet baked pie in a zig-zaggy paper case, and has nothing at all to do with ladies in short skirts who frequent street corners in Glasgow!

[photobitz]

C'mon, there is either having a life or playing The SMGG, you decide. You can't have your cake and eat it too.:lol: :lol:

JK, but I know the feeling only too well, I have had to refrain from posting a guess just in case I was right and might not have the time to either post an image or even check it out.

photobiz, you might want to seek the help of the SMGGA support group (kinda like AA). PM Mike Bell, who is the appointed president. There you can get help with balancing your real life and your addiction to this thread. In this you are not alone.:wink:

LOL. Oh so true! Mind you, I wouldn't call falling asleep having a life. You might notice most of my posts are sent daytime USA... which is like VERY early morning here. But that's the only time I get to myself.

[BearLeeAlive]

Mike Bell,
A little off topic, but have you heard how copper wire was invented?

[Mike Bell]

Mike Bell,
A little off topic, but have you heard how copper wire was invented?

Er ........ no, I haven't. Do tell me ........
(I have a strange feeling that I've just walked into a trap ..........)

[BearLeeAlive]

A little off topic, but have you heard how copper wire was invented?
Two Scots fighting over a penny.:D

Not that anyone in this world has ever accused a Scot of being cheap.:wink:

[Rumjungle]

I'm afraid it's not a sweet tart...the pastry or the girl.:) But you're on the right track, it's related to food.

[Rumjungle]

Well, I'm a bit disappointed. You guys are supposed to be the best (and possibly the only) SMGG players in the world!;)

C'mon, this is a hot one so you've got to "think outside" the box. Does that ring a bell for you?

[jr#8]

Rollo wrapper

[Rumjungle]

No, not a Rollo, but it is a wrapper of a sort. You know, the funny thing is, I though you guys were gonna get this right away.:) I can't wait to show you what it is. I even gave hints!

[Qtrmeg]

Rum, you are evil!

All I can think of it a foil cap on a prepared item o' junk. But I know that's not right.

[Matoch]

Hot sauce from taco bell.

James

[Rumjungle]

YES, that's it James!:)
http://i.pbase.com/o4/60/643160/1/59712810.ATA_5280.JPG

Tell me, did the clues help you?

[Matoch]

Yes I had to think long and hard about what the slogan meant.

Of course now I have to find something to take a picture of.

James

[In2Photos]

...Tell me, did the clues help you?

No. Do you know how long it has been since I have had Taco Bell? Probably several years. And I always used the mild or medium sauce.:( :)

[Rumjungle]

Huh? Taco Bell isn't a staple in your diet?!? Nothing's better than having my camera in one hand and a crunch-wrap-supreme in the other.;)

[In2Photos]

Huh? Taco Bell isn't a staple in your diet?!? Nothing's better than having my camera in one hand and a crunch-wrap-supreme in the other.;)

Yeah I gave up Fast food about 4 years ago, unless there is no other alternative. I also gave up soft drinks and sweet tea, with the exception being an occasional Root Beer.

[Matoch]

Ok whoever wants to go can go. I'm busier tonight that I thought I would be.

James

[jr#8]

Never been there

[Nick C.]

Thought I would jump in with this if that's okay.

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[Nick C.]

I'm going to catch some sleep now. I'll check back in about 6 or 7 hours. It's probably not going to last long with you chaps so if you feel you've got it well before I get back feel free to move onto the next one.

[Mike Bell]

This one reminds me a lot of my shot here of the 'm' of '70-200mm' on my L lens. The background this time looks more like embossed paper though. Is it the lettering on a lens box or camera box?

[Nick C.]

the lettering on a lens box or camera box?

Nope. This will hold nothing but you often hold it.

[Rumjungle]

Man, I don't have a clue. Golf ball?

[Nick C.]

No not a golf ball. I'd like to help you more but it is this that sometimes gives you a hand.

I'm off to work now so, once again, if I've taken too long to get back feel free to continue.

[Nick C.]

No guesses hey? Here's a wider shot - it should give it away.

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[In2Photos]

Glove?

[photobitz]

No, not a Rollo, but it is a wrapper of a sort. You know, the funny thing is, I though you guys were gonna get this right away.:) I can't wait to show you what it is. I even gave hints!

Well, the problem is... Taco Bell is pretty sparse outside the USA, so you can't really expect an Aussie and a Scot to guess something like that.

Australia only just got Burger King/Hungry Jacks and Subway less than 10 years ago, and Scotland.... well I don't think even MacDonalds have been game enough to venture into that wasteland. LOL.

*queue reprisal from Mike...*

[Nick C.]

Glove?

No not a glove, however there is a suit involved.

[Rumjungle]

Well, the problem is... Taco Bell is pretty sparse outside the USA, so you can't really expect an Aussie and a Scot to guess something like that.

Australia only just got Burger King/Hungry Jacks and Subway less than 10 years ago, and Scotland.... well I don't think even MacDonalds have been game enough to venture into that wasteland. LOL.

*queue reprisal from Mike...*


:lol:. I did not know that, but now I do. In America, it's practically shoved down our throats.:)

Okay Nick, is it a cooking apron? The texture kind of reminds me of that bib you wear at the dentist.

[In2Photos]

...The texture kind of reminds me of that bib you wear at the dentist.
That is wear I have seen that texture before.;)

[Nick C.]

No not an apron or bib. You do not wear this. It's usually found in a pack.

[In2Photos]

Napkin or paper towel?

[scraggles]

Look at it sideways guys. It's a 3 of Hearts. :-)

[Nick C.]

Look at it sideways guys. It's a 3 of Hearts. :-)

Indeed it is. Fire away scraggles.

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[In2Photos]

Good one. My playing cards aren't textured like that. On the second shot I thought it was a 3 but cards didn't register.

[scraggles]

too much poker for me. Thats the problem.

[In2Photos]

too much poker for me. Thats the problem.

Funny you mention that because I have been switching back and forth from poker and POTN this morning.:D

[Mike Bell]

Where's the new photo, Scraggles?

Photobiz - thanks for reminding our American cousins that we do not all eat the same junk food. In the interests of international diplomacy I will rise above the 'wasteland' comment and merely rejoice that, while we do in fact have MacDonalds and Burger King in Scotland, we have been spared some of the dubious benefits of multinational corporations peddling unhealthy food to our citizens. We Scots have always known what healthy food is - haggis and chips followed by a deep-fried Mars bar! :lol:

[Nick C.]

too much poker for me. Thats the problem.

As long as you're winning, there can never be too much poker.

[scraggles]

Where's the new photo, Scraggles?

Photobiz - thanks for reminding our American cousins that we do not all eat the same junk food. In the interests of international diplomacy I will rise above the 'wasteland' comment and merely rejoice that, while we do in fact have MacDonalds and Burger King in Scotland, we have been spared some of the dubious benefits of multinational corporations peddling unhealthy food to our citizens. We Scots have always known what healthy food is - haggis and chips followed by a deep-fried Mars bar! :lol:

I'm sorry! I didn't realize that I needed one. It was my first time ever attempting to guess in this thread. I don't have a macro lens or one even capable of cob-jobbing it up. I apologize!

[photobitz]

Photobiz - thanks for reminding our American cousins that we do not all eat the same junk food. In the interests of international diplomacy I will rise above the 'wasteland' comment and merely rejoice that, while we do in fact have MacDonalds and Burger King in Scotland, we have been spared some of the dubious benefits of multinational corporations peddling unhealthy food to our citizens. We Scots have always known what healthy food is - haggis and chips followed by a deep-fried Mars bar! :lol:

LOL. I still can't work it out... How did haggis ever become the sort of thing you eat with chips?

[photobitz]

Well, since nobody has posted a new pic I'll resubmit the one I had up earlier...

[Mike Bell]

The shutter release on a very old camera?

[photobitz]

Not a shutter release. It is something on a camera though.

[scraggles]

I'm going to answer, and apologize that I don't have a pic to respond with, but I'm guessing it's the flashmount of a camera?

[photobitz]

Not the flash mount.

[exile]

...haggis and chips followed by a deep-fried Mars bar! :lol:

I've never had a deep fried mars bar (uugghhh!), but haggis is wonderful - the proper stuff mind you, not the crap you get from tescos. McSweens make a quality haggis! Funny thing is that I used to work with some french guys and they had some haggis with me in Glasgow - they didn't like it, but they do like andouilette. Now the first time I had andouilette I didn't know what it was made of, I tried to finish it, but despite my best efforts I couldn't. Funny how tastes differ!

[Mike Bell]

I've never had a deep fried mars bar (uugghhh..........!

Neither have I! :lol: I have been told that some chip shops offer it but I've never actually met anyone who has eaten one so it may be just another urban myth. I have met someone who has eaten deep fried ice cream - he descriibed it as "crispy batter on the outside and still frozen ice cream on the inside, but an awful mush between them!" :lol: :lol:

As for the pic - battery contacts?

[lakiluno]

I've never had a deep fried mars bar (uugghhh!), but haggis is wonderful - the proper stuff mind you, not the crap you get from tescos. McSweens make a quality haggis! Funny thing is that I used to work with some french guys and they had some haggis with me in Glasgow - they didn't like it, but they do like andouilette. Now the first time I had andouilette I didn't know what it was made of, I tried to finish it, but despite my best efforts I couldn't. Funny how tastes differ!

Macsweens used to manufacture their haggis down the road from me :D

It is nice :D

[Qtrmeg]

Mike, I was just going to say battery or power supply contacts!

FYI. I never heard of fried Mars, but they do stock frozen ones here. But everyone knows the best frozen bar is Charleston Chew.

[Qtrmeg]

it could also be attachment lugs, or some such thing. Light duty for sure, but those silver things click the attachment on.

[Mike Bell]

it could also be attachment lugs, or some such thing. Light duty for sure, but those silver things click the attachment on.

Is it where a battery containing grip connects to the camera body?

[photobitz]

No to all the above guesses, but you are getting very close.
MIke, your guess is closest (i.e. it is a contact of sorts), but the object in the picture has a diffferent use to what has been mentioned so far.

[Qtrmeg]

connection for a remote shutter?

[photobitz]

I think everyone is thinking too modern. It's still EOS, but a few years old.

[lakiluno]

The electrical contacts inside an old film EOS body (for the lens)

[webcrawlur]

a latch of sorts

[sdmaker]

are they the contacts that read and tell ya what film you are using?

[photobitz]

are they the contacts that read and tell ya what film you are using?

They sure are! ---> on my EOS 50
Well, technically they tell the camera what film is being used.

Obviously everyone else is too wrapped up in the digital world.

[lakiluno]

maybe it's just because I've never owned an automatic film SLR - I've only had a manual FSLR (no contacts) and a DSLR (no contacts) :D

Anyway, looking forward to the next post :)

[sdmaker]

should be an easy one

[exile]

Its a metal plate that is attached to something, but the question is what?

Possibly a hinge on a box or maybe a strap on a bag?!?

[BearLeeAlive]

Chain link?

[sdmaker]

no, and no, but it is a metal plate attached to something, lol. but what?

[photobitz]

I spy yellow paint

[Matoch]

Something yellow =)

but I have no idea what.

[photobitz]

pliers or garden shears?

[In2Photos]

One of those folding rulers?

BTW what is film?:confused: ;)

[photobitz]

BTW what is film?:confused: ;)

LOL. It's the stuff you buy for old people so they can take photos.

So has anyone kept their film cameras to use IR, UV, slide film etc?

[In2Photos]

LOL. It's the stuff you buy for old people so they can take photos.

So has anyone kept their film cameras to use IR, UV, slide film etc?

My only film camera was a 35mm P&S Minolta. That thing hasn't been used in about 3 years, now.

[sdmaker]

One of those folding rulers?

BTW what is film?:confused: ;)

close enough, its the metal plate on the end of a tape measure.

[In2Photos]

close enough, its the metal plate on the end of a tape measure.

Ah yes, I see it now. Ok I don't have one handy so it will be after work, approximately 5 hours. If this isn't OK then someone ready may go. Otherwise I will be thinking of something really small to use.

[BearLeeAlive]

Too funny, I only use a tape almost everyday measuring up jobs and such and still did not get it.

[Matoch]

Too funny, I only use a tape almost everyday measuring up jobs and such and still did not get it.

I blame the fact that the color made it look like copper :)

James

[Rumjungle]

Is this particular one made of copper? I've never seen one with copper end but this really looks like it.

[In2Photos]

Well more like 8 hours, sorry. But here goes. It couls be super easy or super hard, but it is a crappy photo for sure.:)

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[Rumjungle]

drywall?

[In2Photos]

drywall?

Told you it would be easy. I need to figure out something good to shoot. You are up Rum.

[Rumjungle]

Tough one comin' up...
http://i.pbase.com/o4/60/643160/1/59712789.ATA_5278.JPG

[In2Photos]

Onion or Garlic?

[BearLeeAlive]

Condom?

[Matoch]

Onion or Garlic?

I think this is a really good guess.

James

[DigitalMDX]

Flower bulb?

[sdmaker]

Is this particular one made of copper? I've never seen one with copper end but this really looks like it.

Nope not copper, I think that is the reflection from the yellow paint on the tape you are seeing.

[Rumjungle]

Not an onion or garlic or flower bulb. This one's challenging.:)

Clue: Many of you have come into contact with one of these today.

[DigitalMDX]

A button...

[Rumjungle]

Nope, not a button.

[Rumjungle]

And no, Jim, it's not a condom.:)...but they can be used in the bedroom. In fact, I'm using one right now!:eek:

[G3owner]

Toothbrush? :p

[Rumjungle]

Good guess, but no, it's not a toothbrush. This particular thing is about the size of your forearm.

Ok, I'm off to bed. Good luck.

[photobitz]

pillowcase?

[Rumjungle]

No, not a pillowcase. These can be found in your local market.

[lakiluno]

Floss? Eels? Plastic Bag?

[Rumjungle]

:) I think this shot was a bit too close up, but I already deleted the original so I can give you another view. Hmmm, these can come in all shapes, sizes and colors and have a longer lifespan than humans.

[In2Photos]

Candles?

[Qtrmeg]

"and have a longer lifespan than humans"

Hmm, that rules out blowup dolls.

[photobitz]

"and have a longer lifespan than humans"

Hmm, that rules out blowup dolls.

Well... that depends.

[Qtrmeg]

This wouldn't be some sort of cleaning contraption, would it? Like a duster?

[Qtrmeg]

Photobitz, late for you in Oz, isn't it? (and I blame my first guess on Bearlee, everything is pretty much his fault)

[BearLeeAlive]

Photobitz, late for you in Oz, isn't it? (and I blame my first guess on Bearlee, everything is pretty much his fault)
Lisa, is that you????

Sorry, thought it must be my wife talking.;)

[Rumjungle]

Not a candle, duster, or blow-up doll.:)

Another clue: the thing that you see in the picture makes an audible "snap" the first time you use it.

[Qtrmeg]

"makes an audible "snap" the first time you use it."

OK, now you are just playing with us!

[Rumjungle]

No really!:)

I just don't know what other clues to give that won't give it away.

[AirBrontosaurus]

A heating or cooling pad?

Like the ones with chemicals that you *snap* to make a chemical reaction that heats and cools your back/arms/legs/etc?

[Rumjungle]

Good guess, but no. I think I've stumped you guys.;)

Hint: These things are usually translucent.

[BearLeeAlive]

Ziplock baggy

[Rumjungle]

Getting closer. Stuff can be put into it. Remember about the audible snap.

[In2Photos]

Some sort of plastic container storage box thingy?

[Rumjungle]

I think that's close enough:
http://i.pbase.com/o4/60/643160/1/59712809.ATA_5279.JPG

I told you it goes "snap" the first time you use it.:)

[In2Photos]

Good one Rum, give me just a minute or so to find something better than my drywall.:D

[photobitz]

Photobitz, late for you in Oz, isn't it? (and I blame my first guess on Bearlee, everything is pretty much his fault)

Sure was. But as I've said before, with 2 screaming kids and late finish for work, early morning is the only time I get to myself.

[In2Photos]

Good one Rum, give me just a minute or so to find something better than my drywall.:D

Hey everyone, I am sorry but I was unable to get one last night. Something came up. If someone else has one ready please feel free to jump in.

[Matoch]

How's this.

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[Rumjungle]

Part of a stove?

[Matoch]

It's part of something you normally do outside.

James

[Nick C.]

Gas hotplate on a BBQ?

[Matoch]

Not related to food =)

James

[AirBrontosaurus]

part of a lawn mower or a lawn chair?

[scraggles]

Footpeg on a quad or something similar?

[Matoch]

I'm going to say that's close enough. It's the pedal from my Mountain Bike.

Your up scraggles!

James

[scraggles]

No macro shots, can someone take my turn?

[photobitz]

No macro shots, can someone take my turn?

Just use your 50mm and make an extension tube out of a toilet paper roll.

[Nick C.]

Just use your 50mm and make an extension tube out of a toilet paper roll.

And Canon charge around $200AUS for their tubes? Highway robbery. :D

[photobitz]

And Canon charge around $200AUS for their tubes? Highway robbery. :D

LOL

I am such a cheapskate!

Mind you, I do think that Canon extension tubes are way overpriced for what they are, but then who else makes them?

[Nick C.]

LOL

I am such a cheapskate!

Mind you, I do think that Canon extension tubes are way overpriced for what they are, but then who else makes them?

Agreed one hundred percent. That's why I will be picking up a set of Kenko tubes when I finally get my 30D. A 12, 20 and 36mm on ebay all for the price of one Canon 25mm tube.
I couldn't bring myself to walk around with a toilet roll on the end of my camera.

EDIT: When I said I agreed 100% I was refering to the overpricing not you being a cheapskate - although you have got me thinking. :)

[photobitz]

Agreed one hundred percent. That's why I will be picking up a set of Kenko tubes when I finally get my 30D. A 12, 20 and 36mm on ebay all for the price of one Canon 25mm tube.
I couldn't bring myself to walk around with a toilet roll on the end of my camera.

EDIT: When I said I agreed 100% I was refering to the overpricing not you being a cheapskate - although you have got me thinking. :)

I don't actually use toilet rolls myself. I do use close-up filter lenses which I suppose are almost as bad.

[Matoch]

I'd get the kenko tubes. They are significantly cheaper. The only downside is that out of the box you can't use them with ef-s lenses. But if you take your time with a dremel you can fix that.

This thread (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=104420) has a picture about half way down that shows you what you need to do.

James

[AirBrontosaurus]

I'll take your turn scraggles!

Here's my first post on the SMGG (Super Macro Guessing Game):

http://img279.imageshack.us/img279/6192/guessinggame8hf.jpg

So... what is it (it might be too easy)? Be specific!

[In2Photos]

Camera phone lens?

[Rumjungle]

That would be my guess too.

[AirBrontosaurus]

my god... well done

I guess that was way too easy. sorry.

[lakiluno]

lol...not hard ;D

[webcrawlur]

That's funny, my first was very easy too. :confused: :D

[In2Photos]

Ok here goes another try at this. Hopefully Rum won't get it on the first guess again.:)

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