A Few Everyday Objects

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 4:04 pm

In the Macro world of the Incredible shrinking man

Number 9 (on my calculator)

PushPin

Carl_Constantine · Post by **Carl_Constantine** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 4:21 pm

I really like the second picture. Not sure I can articulate why. But it desided to get nasty here with the weather, so taking indoor macro shots looks like the ticket ;-)

Ken Ramos · Post by **Ken Ramos** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 4:21 pm

You know I kinda like that pin. You have a way in composing these kind of photos Doug, although the pin does look a bit hot. Common everyday things, hmm...should give us all something to think about eh?

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 4:25 pm

Nice macros! What lighting did you have onBTW. Is it flourescent strips, i see a strange greenish yellowish color cast.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sat Oct 14, 2006 5:52 pm

Thanks for the comments fellas...the shot was a little hot on the pin. I have to work on this unnatural lighting (like changing the lighting selection in the settings) The lighting was one of those clip-on halogen lights we have on the work desk. The pin is clear and the light was reflecting through it and reflecting off the wood also. There is probably some chromatic apparition showing because I am pushing the limit on this lens & camera on these shots , I see some green around the other buttons on the calculator if that is what you mean Cyclops. have a good one

crocoite · Post by **crocoite** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 3:22 am

beetleman wrote:I have to work on this unnatural lighting (like changing the lighting selection in the settings) The lighting was one of those clip-on halogen lights we have on the work desk.

Hi Doug

If you have photoshop, Auto Colour will fix the problem...

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:32 am

Thanks Steve. I started out using PaintShop Pro but I do have PhotoShop Elements which I hardly ever use. I always tell myself "start using it"

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Sun Oct 15, 2006 5:41 am

Yes Photoshop elements has a neat 'color cast' setting which is easy to use. Its found in Enhance>Color>Color Cast.

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 3:40 am

Thanks for the photoshop tip...here is a repost of the number nine picture....way way better.

Cyclops · Post by **Cyclops** » Mon Oct 16, 2006 9:01 am

Good job Doug! BTW, Im all in favour of refamiliarising people with everyday objects.