Macro DSLR Speed Challenge #57 - "FOOD"

This week's Macro DSLR Challenge topic is:
FOOD
Any type, used in anyway, by anything.....
Be creative, be unique & have lots of fun guys


Standard Rules apply:
Photo Submissions:

1. Camera - Any Canon 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 PHOTO 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 - 06:00 PM EST (Eastern) Tuesday, January 19, 2010. 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.

Here is a link to our previous Macro DSLR Speed Challenge winners <-- click to see

I like the Red ones

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Make = Canon
Model = Canon EOS 50D
Lens = Tamron SP AF90mm f/2.8 Di Macro
Focal Length = 90mm
Exposure Time = 0.8"
F Number = F16
Exposure Program = Manual
ISO Speed Ratings = 200

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Picnic invader

40D, f/11, 1/200, iso 100, 100mm + tubes, flash fired

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"Optical" Spaghetti

Sorry for being late (like you never heard that before)
but the challenge is now closed....

First... sorry for such a low turn out
I wish more would participate.....
hint.. spread the word and keep the macro speed challenge alive...

Now that I got that out...
Your submissions were great and actually was hard to choose a winner....but..

1st place goes to "Optical" Spaghetti by Warl0rd
It looked similar to fiber optics, great color and light please share how you got the spaghetti to share the light

Way to go Warl0rd -- my favorite shot from this week as well!

Although I did have an urge to buy some gum drops and a six pack of corona for some reason

Nice job everybody.

Thanks for the vote John, yes I will explain, its actually very simple

I placed a reasonable amount of Spaghetti (not cooked) inside a tall water glass on the floor, that would keep it close together and my hands free. then I set the tripod above the glass and the camera facing down. I MF near the tip of the Spaghetti's, I shoot in Av mode with exposure for ambient light, and using my other hand placed the flash near the spaghetti (on the top of it, but away so it doesn't show on the picture) using an off camera cord. Thats it, the flash will bright up the tip of the spaghetti, the rest is shadow and DOF.

Good entries guys, and yeah I hope we keep this alive, Its keeping me busy during these winter days

I will start a new challenge asap

Queen Anne's Lace Ambrosia

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Excellent choice, congrats Warl0rd! Loved the challenge...I kept eating my subjects. Everyone had great submissions.

Jason C

New challenge is up, I tried to pick something everyone can easily do.

thanks again guys

Congrats, Warl0rd! Kudos to all the other entries.
Sorry I missed it this week, John. It wasn't because of the theme. I've been a little preoccupied with some other things and the camera gear has taken a back seat. I've missed several challenges I usually try to enter. Between work, exercising (trying to get myself back in shape), and home stuff, I just haven't been able to make time to shoot. I'll try to get back on track this week though.

Good stuff Warl0rd.. Well done and a good choice..

Warl0rd,
Thanks for the explanation.... It gave excellent results!
Also an interesting topic for this week Show Me Your Gear

monty28428 wrote in post #9428928
and a six pack of corona for some reason

Monty,
Yes I thought similar, like where is the tonic?

lavanut wrote in post #9429384
Sorry I missed it this week, John. It wasn't because of the theme. I've been a little preoccupied with some other things and the camera gear has taken a back seat.

lavanut,
We missed you too