The super macro guessing game

[Mike Bell]

Lychee fruit?

[::Lisa::]

Lychee fruit?Not that either.

[Skrim17]

broccolli?

[::Lisa::]

broccolli?I was waiting for that one to come up but no it's not :lol:

Can I give hints?

[thomascanty]

Can I give hints?

Any time you want to... ;)

[Skrim17]

some type of animal skin?

[::Lisa::]

some type of animal skin?Correct!!! :lol:

It's a macro of a paw (cropped at the paw pad) see full image below :)

[Skrim17]

eeewwwwwwwwwwww! lol

I'm at work and have nothign available so it is open for the next available poster.

[thomascanty]

What kind of animal is that and how did you get it to sit still long enough for a macro shot of it's paw pad?

No, wait... Maybe I don't want to know the answer to the second part...

[cfpackerfan]

LOL.... my first thought when I saw your pic was that it was a dog pad, but decided not to post it. I should go with gut instincts, eh? :lol:

[::Lisa::]

eeewwwwwwwwwwww! lol

I'm at work and have nothign available so it is open for the next available poster.Why the eww? :lol:

What kind of animal is that and how did you get it to sit still long enough for a macro shot of it's paw pad?

No, wait... Maybe I don't want to know the answer to the second part...He's a greyhound. Basically they're couch potatoes that lay and sleep all day so doing that was easy. I have perfect macro's of his eyes too.

[scraps]

Since it was left open...

[Skrim17]

hmmmmm

[AirBrontosaurus]

Shower head?

[scraps]

Shower head?

Nice work AirBront...

[AirBrontosaurus]

I only got it because I did the same shot a long time ago on the SMGG.

Just a minute, and I'll have something.

[AirBrontosaurus]

Alright, here ya go.

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/1641/smgg43it0.jpg

[::Lisa::]

Hmmm a speaker?

[Sir Tony]

Cell phone.

[AirBrontosaurus]

Cell phone.

Good job! You're up

[Sir Tony]

Sorry for the delay, give me a second.

[Sir Tony]

Here you go!

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2254/img6101kk5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Broncosaurus]

A sliding thing(y), like the lock on a steel tape measure.

[Sir Tony]

A sliding thing(y), like the lock on a steel tape measure.

I really suck at this!


You got it!

[Broncosaurus]

I win! But I'm going to pass my turn to whomever is ready. I'm not prepared and a little busy.

[Broncosaurus]

I'm serious, someone else take it.

[jr#8]

I've been having trouble with the images showing up anyone know why?

[Becky N]

I've got one ready, albeit OOF, can't shoot macro very well when my contacts aren't in:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/070101-IMG_2200.jpg

[Chandler.]

hairbrush bristle

[Becky N]

You are correct Chandler

[Chandler.]

Here's one...

[Renboy]

Bottle top?

[Broncosaurus]

A fastener on a prosthetic lower leg?

[Chandler.]

no to both of you. Nice try though, Broncosaurus. I considered putting up a picture of my prosthetic knee, but figured it would be too hard for you guys.

[thomascanty]

Some kind of coin?

[Miniflash]

some sort of dial advance ? or bottle opener ..haha happy new year~

[kckong]

The handle of a pair of pliers or nutcracker? :)

[cfpackerfan]

It's the flame adjuster on a bic lighter

[Chandler.]

No to all of you. Look to the top right of the frame to know what it is used for.

[jr#8]

looks like some type of locking nut.

[::Lisa::]

I have no idea. My ideas are the same as everyone else has mentioned :lol:

Lurking to see what it is though.

[Skrim17]

maybe a hint or a larger crop?

[jr#8]

Flying saucer (UFO)

[thekid24]

a scale?

[Becky N]

Jar opener

[3Turner]

candle holder

[AirBrontosaurus]

The starter wheel from an RC car ;)?

[scraps]

Serrated edge of a dinner knife?

[Chandler.]

scraps is closest so far. again, look to the top right corner. that's what this thing is used for.

[jr#8]

knife sharpener

[Becky N]

Grapefruit spoon?

[scraps]

Prison Shank?:evil: I really thought I had it with the knife guess.....

[Skrim17]

I see some vague looking pinkish thing in the corner, no dead giveaway there.

[Chandler.]

Becky, you are up because it is indeed a grapefruit spoon

[Becky N]

The clue of the upper RH corner didn't really help me, but the uneven sirations and the fact that I just bought 4 of these yesterday made be think this was what it is. Now for the next macro:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/070101-IMG_2203.jpg

[aLFaDaRK]

looks like either ribbon or a basket of some sort

[thekid24]

a woven basket

[scraps]

Becky, you are up because it is indeed a grapefruit spoon

I didn't even know such a thing existed....not a grapefruit fan

[Becky N]

No and no

[BradT0517]

a blue device

[Becky N]

Keep on guessing, I'll be back in about 7 hours and let you know if/who got the right answer.

[3Turner]

man I have no idea about your picture....pipe cleaner???

[Becky N]

Nope

[scraps]

Blades of grass spray painted blue...(in other words, I have no idea either)

[Skrim17]

stems

[Broncosaurus]

Is it the flat pieces that come with the brown round pieces?
Lincoln Logs?

[Becky N]

No to all

HINT: When this is revealed, Cat (CFPackerfan) will be so proud!!!

[StewartR]

Shoelaces?

[Becky N]

Nope, no one is close.

[cfpackerfan]

No to all

HINT: When this is revealed, Cat (CFPackerfan) will be so proud!!!

I have no idea, but now I am seriously intrigued!! :confused:

[Becky N]

I'll keep popping in and out as my job allows.

HINT #2: Most likely you all have some of these in your house, you just might not organize them in this way.

[Skrim17]

Popsicle sticks!!

[cfpackerfan]

LOL.... I was thinking of a popsicle stick bridge too, LOL.

OR.... the 'Cat will be proud' statement was in reference to my OCD, and my need to have everything organized.... Hmmm. Something on Becky's CLEAN and TIDY desk??

:lol:

[misspix]

No to all

HINT: When this is revealed, Cat (CFPackerfan) will be so proud!!!
I read this before looking at your shot Becky. My first thought was that it had something to to with a tennis ball:twisted:
Having looked now, though, I will guess that it is a stack of blue thingy's :)

[memorex88]

matches

[scraps]

Twist-ties?

[Citizensmith]

One of those games of pick up sticks?

[Becky N]

Terri picked up a bit on hint #1...all others aren't even close.

Heading home now, will check again later, but leave you with another HINT #3 - Not all come in the color blue.

[Miniflash]

Is it a placemat? or a summer chair

[Skrim17]

tennis racket strings?

[BradT0517]

I think a racket ball

[Becky N]

Is it a placemat? or a summer chair

No and no

tennis racket strings?

No

I think a racket ball

No

[BradT0517]

my little brother thinks it is an ameoba

[BradT0517]

is it woven together

[Becky N]

is it woven together

Not really, this is a collection of one thing...what is that one thing?

[Becky N]

Have choir practice, will be back in a couple of hours or less. Stretch your thinking on this and you'll come with the right answer, I'm sure.

[Skrim17]

toothpicks?

[Miniflash]

Chopsticks? coasters , a scrungee , trivet ok i give up

[Skrim17]

another crop?

[BradT0517]

Well congrats on this you appearently have learn much from Mike in the ways of SMGGitis

[eenorton]

Popsicle sticks!!

Man. I was *sure* this was it. :confused:

[Jim7226]

Is it rubber bands?

[cfpackerfan]

Brad, your signature is giving me a migraine. :p

[cfpackerfan]

Something that you would wrap around unruly cords and wires to keep your desk tidy?
Cord-keepers. Yeah, that's it. Cord-keepers. :lol:

[Skrim17]

oooh Cat that might be it!

[cfpackerfan]

But it's not specific..... and I'm signing off for a while, so if I'm CLOSE, someone else pounce on it.
Demand specifics, Becky!

[jr#8]

Paper clips No wait that Has nothing to do with tennis. UMMMMM maybe the net nope to big How bout tennis shoes

[3Turner]

Is it rubber bands?


I bet it is too.

[TeamSpeed]

Posted By cfpackerfan
Re: The Photo Below Me

Ok, my son just pulled the string on this 'popper' ... the streamers all all out of the frame, LOL.


PLUS


I'll keep popping in and out as my job allows.

HINT #2: Most likely you all have some of these in your house, you just might not organize them in this way.


EQUALS

The confetti from a New Years party favor popper?

[Becky N]

Is it rubber bands?


Yes and here is more of my collection:

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/070101-IMG_2203-02.jpg

And here is the "Cat Factor":

http://performancephoto.us/images/Beckysgallery/070101-IMG_2240.jpg

You're up, Jim.

[Jim7226]

Thanks, Becky! Nice attempt to keep the forum guessing.

Okay, I'm going to profess something...not only am I a newbie to this forum but I just received my new macro lens yesterday so I am still learning about that, too. Please be a bit patient with me. ;) I hope this item hasn't been done recently. Good luck!

[TeamSpeed]

tread on a shoe?

originally thought of a handle on a knife, but there appears to be stitching.

[Jim7226]

tread on a shoe?

Nope, a person would look pretty silly trying to wear this item.

[TeamSpeed]

Non-skid pad on the bottom of a camera bag?

[Skrim17]

focus ring?

[Jim7226]

Non-skid pad on the bottom of a camera bag?

No. This item has no direct relation to photography. However, I have seen pictures of this item in use on certain areas of this forum.

[misspix]

Hi Jim :D Welcome to POTN! Looks like you are off to a good start to being infected with SMGG-itis :)

This image begs for my classic guess: 'Tis a metallic thingy!!!

[Jim7226]

focus ring?

Sorry, it is not a focusing ring.

[misspix]

:idea: Hubby says pistol grip!

[cfpackerfan]

PLUS

EQUALS
The confetti from a New Years party favor popper?

Very impressive quoting. Nice mathematical skills you have, LOL. :lol:
Too bad it was wrong. You get an A for effort.



And here is the "Cat Factor":



ROFL!! You crack me up.
I have to admit, a grundle of rubberbands wrapped neatly into a ball is MUCH better than a drawer full of them with no rhyme or reason.
My nerves are at rest. :lol:

[Jim7226]

Hi Jim :D Welcome to POTN! Looks like you are off to a good start to being infected with SMGG-itis :)

This image begs for my classic guess: 'Tis a metallic thingy!!!

Thanks! To the best of my knowledge this item has NO metallic properties. Not a bad "classic" guess though. ;)

[Skrim17]

Um...what's your definition of grundle Cat?

[Jim7226]

:idea: Hubby says pistol grip!

Great guess...and I can see the resemblence in the checkering. But no, this item not found associated with a gun.

[cfpackerfan]

large amounts. ya know.... a grundle. :lol:

EDIT: I just looked it up in the urban dictionary. :oops: THAT is NOT what I thought it meant, ROFL!!!
Do yourself a favor, and delete the word from your memory.

[BradT0517]

Brad, your signature is giving me a migraine. :p

Really Im sorry about this. Im still working on it trying to make it stick out well but not be to annoying.

[JoesLdy]

OK I hope I am not going out of turn- but I thought I came up with a good one today so here it is before I forget to post:

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/346279373_520ad1efca.jpg?v=0

[StewartR]

Whoa! I thought we were still trying to guess Jim7226's non-wearable non-metallic object which ahs nothing to do with photography or guns... You have to take your turn, JoesLdy!

Anyway, back to Jim's object. To me that looks like some sort of rubberized non-stick coating. The quick-release plate on my tripod looks like that, but we know this isn't photography-related. How about a pedal (accelerator, brake, etc.) in a car?

[Jim7226]

How about a pedal (accelerator, brake, etc.) in a car?

Nice try...but this item has nothing to do with automotive parts. In fact, this object tends to work better when it is cold rather than warm. With that said...you are more apt to see this object used in the winter rather than in the summer. The object is used primarilly for fun and not for work.

[Skrim17]

part of the binding on a snow board?

[Jim7226]

part of the binding on a snow board? Good try...but that is not it. In the stores you can purchase this item very inexpensively...usually for just pocket change. Also, the surface you are seeing is a non-removeable aspect of the object. In other words, this is a one-piece object that is not a part of anything else.

[Guineh]

Good try...but that is not it. In the stores you can purchase this item very inexpensively...usually for just pocket change. Also, the surface you are seeing is a non-removeable aspect of the object. In other words, this is a one-piece object that is not a part of anything else.

Hmm.. I was going to say Knife handle... but now I'm not sure.

BTW, hi all SMGG folks. I've been on hiatus long enough.

[Skrim17]

ice scraper?

[Jim7226]

ice scraper? Good guess. This item is NOT an ice scraper (used for the purpose of cleaning a windshield) but most often it does come in contact with ice during the course of its use.

[BradT0517]

a sun protector that you put in your windsheild

[Miniflash]

Is it a shovel handle?

[daveawebber@yahoo.com]

its a glove

[scraps]

Hockey puck?

[Jim7226]

Hockey puck?

Great guess...Evan you got it. I guess it took someone from Canada to figure this one out. It is an official game puck used in the National Hockey League. Looks like it is your turn to post an image. Thanks to all those who made great guesses.

[scraps]

I might get kicked out of Canada for taking so long on that!:p Give me a few minutes to get the next one ready....

[scraps]

Have a go at this one...

[AirBrontosaurus]

The inside of a seashell?

[Guineh]

Onion?

[scraps]

No, good idea though.....

[scraps]

Onion?

Good one......

[Guineh]

Woohoo... I'll post something when I get home tonight!

[Guineh]

Apologies for the delay... Had to find something interesting to take a macro of

Hints will come tomorrow morning (CST) if no one guesses correctly first.

[jr#8]

some type of switch or locking mechanisum

[Epluim]

Like on a tape measure...

[3Turner]

some type of switch or locking mechanisum

on a lighter

[Mike Bell]

switch on a torch?

[Jim7226]

Looks to me to be some sort of a ratch mechanism for perhaps a tie-down strap.

[BradT0517]

It looks like the black is made out of wood

[Onwuma]

Some sort of candy?

[AirBrontosaurus]

The first thing I thought when I saw this was the sliding mechanism on a mat-knife/box cutter.

[Citizensmith]

The latch on some kind of case or box.

[BradT0517]

How about a Nutcrackerman

[cfpackerfan]

Or a nutcrackerWOman? :lol:

[daveawebber@yahoo.com]

A ratchet of some sort

[Guineh]

on a lighter

I knew it was easy :) you're up, 3Turner

[JoesLdy]

OK can I take my turn now? Im sorry I went out of turn- I thought we had gotten done with the last one I searched through the thread and thought it was done- so sorry all!

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/134/346279373_520ad1efca.jpg?v=0