Macro DSLR Speed Challenge #131 "Anything!"

Macro DSLR Speed Challenge #131
Anything!

Show me a macro photo of absolutely anything! that you think looks like a good macro subject!
The more creative the better
This challenge will go for two weeks for some extra time for participants to join in.

Macro DSLR Speed Challenge #131 begins when posted, and ends Monday, August 29, 2011 at 6:00pm EST


Standard Rules apply:
Photo Submissions:

1. Camera - Any DSLR camera!
2. Lens - Any lens, or attachment that can give Macro photos (ex. extension tubes, bellows, macro filters, reverse mounted lens and of course a true macro lens.).
3. Time - any on-topic photo taken at any time is eligible, although photos that have won other competitions should NOT be entered.
4. Size - Please see the Image Posting Rules.
5. Post-Processing - do whatever you like and the host will decide if it works.
6. Posting -
* ONE Macro submission per photographer in each challenge.
* Photo Name/Title in the message.
* Camera model & lens used in the message.
* Post brief Exif data including ISO, shutter speed and aperture used in the message.
* Notes - anything you feel you need to explain.
7. Commenting - No commenting during challenge. When the posting is closed and a winner has been declared, comments can be made in this thread.
8. Questions - Use PM
9. Have FUN!

One challenge every week, on the following schedule:

* New Topic - After winner is declared.
* Posting Starts - Right after topic is announced.
* Posting Ends - 1 week from starting date . Winner will be announced shortly thereafter.
* Winner from this competition decides the theme of the next one (and judges it for a winner) after this competition is closed.

Previous Macro DSLR Speed Challenge Winners!

Chain and sprocket

Spring

Spring

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Happy face Spider

Canon t2i
17-85 IS lens
shutter 1/8
f-11.3
ISO 800
extension tubes 12mm, 20mm

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Gumball

Canon 40D . Canon 100mm f/2.8 . 1/125s . f/2.8 . ISO 100

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Campfire inside

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* Camera model & lens used: Nikon D7000 and Nikkor 28-105 F/3.5-4.5 AF-D Micro 1:2 at 105mm

* F/5 1/400 ISO 100

This was my first Macro Effort. I now really want the 100mm F/2.8L

Camera: Canon 450D
Lens: Canon MPE-65
Aprturte: F/16
Shutter: 1/160
Flash: Metz 48 AF1

IMAGE LINK: http://www.flickr.com/​photos/basandrews/6083​925076/

Hi, everyone! This is my first attempt to photo challenge in my life.
Name: Praying fly
Camera Model Canon EOS 5D mark II
Shooting Date/Time August 28, 2011 at 6.05pm EEST
Tv: 1/100
Av: f/16
Metering Mode: Center weighted average
Flash On, Fired
Exposure Compensation -2/3
ISO: 200
Lens MP-E 65mm f/2.8

First thanks for patiently waiting, as I lost power (among other things) with Hurricane Irene. Luckily I finally got power and internet back and have things under control
So thanks for all participants, as all the macro photos were great!... but I do have to pick my favorites so here we go

3rd place goes to "Gumball" by Randi
Great natural pattern display with little color

2nd place goes to "Chain and sprocket" by Mike53545
Beautiful black and white with details on a standard object

1st place goes to "Blue" by absolutic
First you didn't give your photo a name/title (which is in the rules so please next time do so), so I will call it blue!
Beautiful vibrant colors with a pure natural look/feeling
Its also to my memory you are the first winner of the macro challenge with a Nikon camera, Congrats!

absolutic as the winner you copy the rules from here and start another macro challenge with a topic of your choice. Pick a date approx a week later to come back and choose a winner. Any questions PM me or ask here

Congrats BasAndrews and Mike, excellent choices John. Great snaps everyone!


Jason C

John_B wrote in post #13032302
First thanks for patiently waiting, as I lost power (among other things) with Hurricane Irene. Luckily I finally got power and internet back and have things under control
So thanks for all participants, as all the macro photos were great!... but I do have to pick my favorites so here we go

3rd place goes to "Gumball" by Randi
Great natural pattern display with little color

2nd place goes to "Chain and sprocket" by Mike53545
Beautiful black and white with details on a standard object

1st place goes to "Blue" by absolutic
First you didn't give your photo a name/title (which is in the rules so please next time do so), so I will call it blue!
Beautiful vibrant colors with a pure natural look/feeling
Its also to my memory you are the first winner of the macro challenge with a Nikon camera, Congrats!

absolutic as the winner you copy the rules from here and start another macro challenge with a topic of your choice. Pick a date approx a week later to come back and choose a winner. Any questions PM me or ask here

Glad you made it through Irene.... I was starting to worry

Thank you for the second place nod.... and for a little fun about the photo... it's actually a color shot, no B&W conversion

Congrats to absolutic on the win!!

Well done all.

Some great work there.

Bas.

Mike53545 wrote in post #13033146
Glad you made it through Irene.... I was starting to worry

Thank you for the second place nod.... and for a little fun about the photo... it's actually a color shot, no B&W conversion

Thanks, I was starting to worry also
and yea I knew it was taken in color as you can see some blue spots, which is what made it even better.

Wow, I won! Coool!