The super macro guessing game

[AirBrontosaurus]

Nope nope.

I guess it is technically "tomorrow" here, so for the first hint...

Squeak.

[Mathiau]

lol

darn

k


a joint in a case where something cloeses onto it, the white part is a soft foam?
mouse?
keyboard?
webcam?
mic?
usb drive / pen
bluetooth adapter
printer?
router?
Stereo?
hi tech toaster?
sandwidh maker?
coffeemachine ?


lol

[Thompsunshine]

Good grief. I don't suppose it is a wiper blade or a window rubber squeegie??

[AirBrontosaurus]

lol

darn

k


a joint in a case where something cloeses onto it, the white part is a soft foam?
mouse?
keyboard?
webcam?
mic?
usb drive / pen
bluetooth adapter
printer?
router?
Stereo?
hi tech toaster?
sandwidh maker?
coffeemachine ?


lol

You are correct. It is one of those. Now which one...? (don't think you can get away that easy ;))

[Thompsunshine]

keyboard

[Thompsunshine]

mouse

[AirBrontosaurus]

keyboard

not quite! Think... SQUEAK!!! (Or Squeek Squeek Squeek)

[AirBrontosaurus]

mouse

YES!!! It's the wheel from my Logitech MX510 gaming mouse. Good Job!:

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/3899/smgg24nd8.jpg

So, what have you got for us next, Thompsunshine?

[Thompsunshine]

HOT DAM

I GOOOOOT IT I GOOOOOOT IT~

Give me a few minutes to come up with something! Argh!

[AirBrontosaurus]

HOT DAM

I GOOOOOT IT I GOOOOOOT IT~

YAY! 3 Cheers for Thompsunshine!!!

[Thompsunshine]

I am having problems uploading my photograph! No matter what I try to upload, it just keeps telling me that it is an invalid file. Help would be appreciated. geesh

[Thompsunshine]

GEEZZ FINALLY. As I stated before I don't have a macro, so this is either going to be really easy or really difficult. Guess we will see how this goes!




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[MAH]

Dog / Animals eye?

[Rumjungle]

Dog?

[Thompsunshine]

Nada. :-D

[jr#8]

pig nose

[Thompsunshine]

Nopers :-D

[MAH]

Cow/Bull eye?

is it an eye ;)

[Thompsunshine]

Not an eye. AND THAT AIN'T NO BULL! ;-)

[MAH]

It's part of a horse... nose?

[photobitz]

Slug or snail? Looks kinda disgusting whatever it is!

[Citizensmith]

My money is on part of a turtle/tortoise (shell and a bit of body).

That ol' tortoise will beat the hare every time. Stoopid hare.

[misspix]

Hurray Sunshine :D My guess: carpet!

[Thompsunshine]

MAH got it! It is in fact a horse nose. But....which horse? LOL I just have to tell you how I got the shot though.

I decided that I wasn't going to let this one pass me up this time. So, I go out into the pasture at 2:30 in the morning last night with my daughter...in the rain and in the mud to catch on of my kids. They moved from one pasture to the other so we are traipsing around trying to get one of them! LOL I did finally get the shot, but I really wanted to give at least ONE HINT! LOL And it was GOING TO BE ... "It is found on the job site!"

Oh well. Congrats to MAH and hopefully I will do a better job next time!

[Edit] Oh Photobitz...it isn't disgusting, it is one of my sweet babies. There is nothing disgusting about 'em. ;-) Just so you know though, that "disgusting" part is just water and dirt.

[Thompsunshine]

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This isn't the photo I got the pic from, but it will have to do. Isn't that just the cutest thing ya ever saw! ! !

[photobitz]

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This isn't the photo I got the pic from, but it will have to do. Isn't that just the cutest thing ya ever saw! ! !

Errrmmm well... only dirt and water it may be, but you won't catch me playing tonsil hockey in that mouth - it aint THAT cute!!! lol

[Thompsunshine]

Awww.. c'mon! I think that nose is attached to the cutest face I ever saw. He is so sweet. :-D


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I have to tell you a story about him...since you asked. ;-) Ziggy was a rescue. When we got him he was hungry and very bony. We couldn't even tell what kind of horse he was he was so thin. But, I brought him home and I promised him he would be king of the pasture forever and that he was home for good and I wouldn't ever get rid of him. So he is my King Baby out there and I just love him to pieces.

[photobitz]

Well, in equine terms maybe... :)

[MAH]

MAH got it!

I'm on a roll now :)

http://homepage.mac.com/fourfootone/pics/IMG_0893.JPG

I bet the kids sleep in the stable whilst the horse has the run of the house ;)

[BearLeeAlive]

I always get refered to by the other end of the horse, I don't know why...........:lol:

[Citizensmith]

Part of a typewriter? The back of a couple of the letter arms?

[Mike Bell]

Can-opener?

[BearLeeAlive]

part of an old button

[Mike Bell]

Bicycle gears? (Hey i'm thinkin' laterally!)

[MAH]

All wrong :)

Mike Bell... laterally is good ;)

[AirBrontosaurus]

Chainsaw chain?

[Thompsunshine]

Aww. Well ya know Bearly, I think those are pretty cute too. I just happen to have a photo of the prettiest horse fanny around.

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Now ain't that cute?

[MAH]

I just happen to have a photo of the prettiest horse fanny around.

Now ain't that cute?

LOL.... That conjures up such a different image over the pond. :lol:

[MAH]

Nothing to do with a chainsaw

[asylumxl]

LOL.... That conjures up such a different image over the pond. :lol:

exactly what i thought

[Thompsunshine]

C'mon guys. I can't help it that you all just flew into gear and got all those posts before I could get mine back up from what Bearly said. LOL

[form]

Bottlecap opener?

...Something related to rock/mountain climbing?

[BearLeeAlive]

tap/spigot handle?

[form]

Part of a stapler/staple gun?

[MAH]

Nothing to do with bottle caps or tap/spigot handle

Now Mike Bell was thinking laterally and form is on the right lines.

[BearLeeAlive]

Now Mike Bell was thinking laterally and form is on the right lines.
Well I must be thinkin' upside down, I hain't a clue what lateral thinkin' is.

[Thompsunshine]

I KNOW I KNOW! ! ! !

Somethin' rusty!

[form]

Staple remover?

Nail puller?...Nail gun?

Toenail clipper?

[Thompsunshine]

Well I must be thinkin' upside down, I hain't a clue what lateral thinkin' is.

I'm with Bearly.

[Thompsunshine]

I will guess a hook of some kind.

[MAH]

Bicycle gears? (Hey i'm thinkin' laterally!)

something related to rock/mountain climbing?

Last clues for a while :)

[Thompsunshine]

Part of a rope harness.

[form]

Part of a racheting mechanism?

Belt lock?

Winch/locking device for climbing?

Something that holds onto a rope?...Don't know any technical names for rock climbing equipment..

[form]

Part of a claw or glove used for hiking/climbing?
Claw for the toe/heel of a shoe used for rock climbing?

[AirBrontosaurus]

Not a guess, but man form. I was reading your sig... you have the worst luck! 2 DOA lenses and a hot-pixel issue. That has to be some kind of record. Sorry to hear about that.

[form]

Well, at least 1 out of 4 ain't bad...that's how many haven't been defective "yet." Also the reason why I like Tamron so far.

I'm genuinely afraid to buy more equipment, even if I had the money.

[Thompsunshine]

Part of a racheting mechanism? Belt lock? Winch/locking device for climbing? Something that holds onto a rope?...Don't know any technical names for rock climbing equipment.. Part of a claw or glove used for hiking/climbing?
Claw for the toe/heel of a shoe used for rock climbing
__________________


I'm with form.

[Thompsunshine]

Mannn I HATE the lulls in this thread. Makes me jittery!

[MAH]

Bicycle gears? (Hey i'm thinkin' laterally!)

something related to rock/mountain climbing?

law for the toe/heel of a shoe used for rock climbing

Perhaps that helps ;)

[form]

Mountain Bike Pedal?

[form]

Or part of a mountain bike brake?

[MAH]

Mountain Bike Pedal?


I could see this one going on and on and on and on and on and on for a while.

http://homepage.mac.com/fourfootone/pics/IMG_0894.JPG

Well done :)

[form]

I'll pass it to bearleealive on account of my not being any good at coming up with subjects to take macro shots of for the game.

[BearLeeAlive]

I'll pass it to bearleealive on account of my not being any good at coming up with subjects to take macro shots of for the game. I see a great macro lens in your kit, heck I don't even have one. Now you get your butt out there and find us a pic. Use your imagination (and think small). It is time to get good at coming up with subjects, some of the simplest things have stumped us here.

I don't have a pic ready and am at my computer bashing out an estimate that needs to get done right away so can't get out to get and process a picture.

[form]

I've tried before, and my lens is fine, but I just don't have an eye for good, challenging macro subjects. However....

I'll be leaving for about 5 hours within the next 10 minutes anyway...maybe I'll try to find something when I get back.

[Thompsunshine]

Oh noooo. I KNOW the jitters are going to come back. :-(

[MAH]

I've tried before, and my lens is fine, but I just don't have an eye for good, challenging macro subjects.

Doesn't matter what it is I just popped into the garage for 5 mins and came up with the last pic... it's only easy if you know the answer :D

[BearLeeAlive]

... it's only easy if you know the answer Now, ain't that the truth

[Thompsunshine]

So....I am wondering if there is something that we can do to pass the HOURS in this thread? Any suggestions? I could repost my pic of my horsie's fanny :-D

[BearLeeAlive]

I could repost my pic of my horsie's fanny :-D
Now, that would make an interesting marco shot.:lol:

[Thompsunshine]

Uh...well I could...she might let me but then I would get censured on here! LMAO

[misspix]

Sunshine: cute tush ;)
Looks like ya'll have been having all kindsa fun...I am camping this week, so I plan on stocking up on puzzling pics :D

[Thompsunshine]

How great for you misspix! I love camping. Do you tent camp or camper camp or motorcoach camp? [sigh]

[BearLeeAlive]

misspix, great idea on places to get some good macros. I will be going on a week long backpacking trip and will be taking some of my gear, including my extension tubes. I should be able to get some good stuff there.

[form]

Okay I'm back, working on a macro shot...

[form]

I'm sorry but this was the best I could do..

[Thompsunshine]

This is probably totally stupid, but my first thought was an electric razor. LOL

[AirBrontosaurus]

This is probably totally stupid, but my first thought was an electric razor. LOL

Nothing like confidence... :rolleyes:

Come on, girly! Be SURE of yourself! Boldy walk... er... type your answer with pride!

[Citizensmith]

looks like part of an old speaker

[Citizensmith]

Oh, no, the back of a chair, that'll be it

[Citizensmith]

Oh hey, AirBront, How about this.
https://www.awfulmart.com/sc_images/products/290_large_image.gif

Sure its not flying but a bit of photoshop could fix that. You can even get it on a t shirt over at SomethingAwful.com

[AirBrontosaurus]

Oh, no, the back of a chair, that'll be it

I thought that at first, but it looks too small. I don't have a good sense of scale for this one.

[AirBrontosaurus]

Oh hey, AirBront, How about this.
https://www.awfulmart.com/sc_images/products/290_large_image.gif

That... is... AWESOME!!!

Cool!

[form]

Probably about 3/4ths of an inch in the height category. Sorry it doesn't have a lot of depth.

[Thompsunshine]

My daughter thinks it is a speaker grill out of an old car.

[AirBrontosaurus]

Probably about 3/4ths of an inch in the height category. Sorry it doesn't have a lot of depth.

Don't apologize! We're not supposed to get it on the first guess. That's part of the fun!

[form]

Don't apologize! We're not supposed to get it on the first guess. That's part of the fun!

Just makes it harder to rationalize and reason into a tangible object.

It's not really related to a razor or a speaker.

[AirBrontosaurus]

A stove or other camping gear?

[Thompsunshine]

A vent of some sort on a laptop?

[form]

It...Could be a type of vent, I suppose.

[BearLeeAlive]

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This isn't the photo I got the pic from, but it will have to do. Isn't that just the cutest thing ya ever saw! ! !
It looks even cuter lightened up a wee bit

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[Thompsunshine]

Ain't he just the cutest thing? LOL Thanks Bearly. YOu are a doll.

I have a question for ya though....what is the springtail club?

[BearLeeAlive]

I have a question for ya though....what is the springtail club?
I have no idea, AirB must know as he is a member. It is a type of wee bug.

[Thompsunshine]

Do ya think it is possible he is the only member in the club? LOL

Also, as far as the photo goes...did you notice the lone piece of hay sticking out of his mouth?

[Thompsunshine]

Universal coffee filter?

[edit] where in the blazes is everyone?

[form]

I'm sleeping now btw. No more responses from me for a while.

[misspix]

How great for you misspix! I love camping. Do you tent camp or camper camp or motorcoach camp? [sigh]

I was a proud tent camper until a couple years ago when my back said no more of this! Now we are in a camp trailer, however we don't camp in campgrounds, we find a mountain and then find a cubby hole. It's great, nice and quiet:D

[AirBrontosaurus]

I have no idea, AirB must know as he is a member. It is a type of wee bug.

Ahem... I am not the only member. Just the only member with my membership in my sig ;).

Springtails are litle tiny bugs that we like to shoot in the macro forum. They look like this:

http://static.flickr.com/46/144727348_625648f563_o.jpg

As for size, they are less than half a millimeter, so they are somewhat difficult to find. The above shot was taken at about 3:1 (one of my first reversed lens macros).

[BearLeeAlive]

Awwww, he's cute. Never heard of them around here, where you from AirB?

[AirBrontosaurus]

Indiana. It's so amazingly boring that 19 year-olds like me take up macro photography ;).

[misspix]

Awwww. Not a bug lover (little freakish about the critters) but he's cute ;)

[BearLeeAlive]

AirB, I got into SLR photography in my early 20's. At that time it was not anywhere near as common as it is becoming with the advent of digital SLR's. It's good to see. My 16 yo son is starting to show an interest, and quite a certain flair too (he is just plain weird at times.....lol).

[form]

I'm here again....that is, if anyone feels like playing it out. Otherwise someone else can just start a new macro game.

[BearLeeAlive]

I'm here again....that is, if anyone feels like playing it out. Otherwise someone else can just start a new macro game.
No way you are going to post something that we have no idea about what it is, then duck out.:D

My only thought was the speake on a phone but that was guessed and was wrong. Maybe a wee hint.;)

A vent on an appliance maybe?

[Citizensmith]

yeah you don't give up, you give hints. The unwashed masses need to know. :)

Maybe posting a slightly wider view?

[form]

Wider you say? I can do that...

[Citizensmith]

Ah, its the BACK of a speaker. Looks like a car stereo size one.

[form]

..Sorry, it's not even distantly related to a speaker.

[Citizensmith]

..Sorry, it's not even distantly related to a speaker.

OK, how about if back of the drum from a old dismantled tumble dryer.

If it isn't that I'm gonna quit, no idea what else it could be. :)

Which of course means when it is finally revealed what it actually is I'll feel really stupid.

[form]

Not a drum. The metal part is a type of vent that gases pass through...however that's only one part of the complete object.

[Thompsunshine]

I just skimmed the last few posts so it might have already been guessed...but to me it looks like the inside of an "older" telephone. Geez...the name of the thing you hold up to your head escapes me (brain fart I guess)...but if you unwind the cover where you talk into or listen from...SOMEBODY HAS TO KNOW WHAT THE HECK I AM TRYING TO SAY!

[Citizensmith]

Got me beat. I'll leave it to the likes of the mighty flying brontosauruses, Misspix, or BearLeeLegal (think thats the name. :) ).

[BearLeeAlive]

..Sorry, it's not even distantly related to a speaker.
Are you sure you are looking at the same picture we are. It sure does look like that, way to fool our wee minds, but we will seek out the truth.:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[BearLeeAlive]

Is it a tire on a model or sumpin?

[form]

It's not a telephone, but it...well just about any more hints I give will literally throw it right out there.

[AirBrontosaurus]

Is it a painter's mask or something you breathe through?

[Citizensmith]

yeah, the exit valve of a respirator, or an older style filter cartridge for the same

[form]

Yes something you breathe through, yes a mask...Think back to 9-11 and the anthrax scares in the USA.

[Thompsunshine]

Boy o boy...I give. I am hollering UNCLE!

Gases pass through? Oh gee whiz..:-S

[AirBrontosaurus]

Yes something you breathe through, yes a mask...Think back to 9-11 and the anthrax scares in the USA.

Gas mask? (I think citizensmith said it first).

[Thompsunshine]

This does beg the question dear form....what DO you do for a living?

[Thompsunshine]

I know I know...it is an alien face mask that they wear here on earth to breathe!

[Citizensmith]

I should have got it quicker, I have to wear one at work occasionally so I have one sitting under my desk. :)

OK, lets try this.

[form]

Gas mask? (I think citizensmith said it first).

I had to check the online dictionary to see if respirator included a gas mask...and it does.

You're right, Citizensmith got it first.

Good one Citizensmith, you're up!

[form]

Guess my responses weren't fast enough..people jumped the gun on me. Not that they were wrong, or anything.

[Thompsunshine]

I STILL think the one part looks like the inside of a danged telephone! lol

[Thompsunshine]

I KNOW I KNOW It's CHEESE!

[Citizensmith]

Guess my responses weren't fast enough..people jumped the gun on me. Not that they were wrong, or anything.

Apologies, I read the post from AirBront and had it in my head the image was his. Sorry, didn't want to be rude, and I should have waited.

Oh, and don't rely on that respirator for anything aside from PM100 (large) dust particles. The ones sold all over the place in reaction to all the anthrax scares and such were crappy designs with no instructions for decent use. :)

[Citizensmith]

I KNOW I KNOW It's CHEESE!

I licked it to check. Nope, not cheese

[form]

Thanks for the info. Here's another reason why I wouldn't rely on that mask: The rubber is cracked from becoming brittle and dried.

[Thompsunshine]

Drats! So it is yellow. Is it plastic (?) and used on the job site?

I think we should rename this thread 20 questions ;-)

[Citizensmith]

Drats! So it is yellow. Is it plastic (?) and used on the job site?

I think we should rename this thread 20 questions ;-)

Yes, Yes.

I dunno, it never seems to go as far as 20 questions. :)

[Guineh]

Looks like part of some kids toy.

[jr#8]

folding rule

[Citizensmith]

Nope, Nope.

[Citizensmith]

Umm, probably not a big deal but I just realised the item in question was upside down when I took the photo. Not sure if that helps in any way.

[jr#8]

plastic clothes pins

[asolie]

I'm not sure why, but it reminds me of a squished lego. <???>

[JayKitty]

haha this one is tough!

[Thompsunshine]

Well gee Citizensmith...the fact that it is upside down just messes everything up for me! :-D

How about caution tape?

psst Where did Bearly and AirBront go? Don't s'pose they like...have a life or anything do ya?

[Guineh]

Wait... Its used on the job site?

A hard hat, perhaps?

[Thompsunshine]

Plastic caution triangle?

[BearLeeAlive]

psst Where did Bearly and AirBront go? Don't s'pose they like...have a life or anything do ya?
Not much of one outside of work. I was out spending enough money on backpacking gear to have bought a real nice lens instead.

[Thompsunshine]

Not much of one outside of work. I was out spending enough money on backpacking gear to have bought a real nice lens instead.

Well that sounds like fun anyway! And we are going backpacking where???

[AirBrontosaurus]

psst Where did Bearly and AirBront go? Don't s'pose they like...have a life or anything do ya?

I do! My girlfriend and I walked to Steak-n-Shake (it was fun).

As far as the item, I can picture it, but I just can't name it. I think it's one of those ratchety-things where the yellow pieces act as grabbers or cinches, but I can't place the item (or maybe I'm just 100% wrong ;)).

[Citizensmith]

Sorry for the delay. Kids at grandparents so wife and I have house to ourselves. Umm, nuff said.

Nope to everything so far.

Job site could include a photography job, and don't get hung up on the yellow, it comes in a wide range of colors. I'll post a wider shot in the AM if nobody gets close.

[BearLeeAlive]

Well that sounds like fun anyway! And we are going backpacking where???
We are headed into Yoho National Park in British Columbia for 5 nights to do wome climbing, hiking, scrambling on glaciers, etc. Will be great, no phones or any kind of way of doing work, only having fun.

[BearLeeAlive]

Sorry for the delay. Kids at grandparents so wife and I have house to ourselves. Umm, nuff said.
Did you have your camera at the ready????;)

[Citizensmith]

Did you have your camera at the ready????;)

Unfortunately I never requested permission to start threads in the Glamour and Nude section. :):wink::p

[Citizensmith]

Here's a wider view of the current macro. Hope it doesn't make it to easy.

And this one is owned for work on a non photography job site. A lot of photographers own them too.