close up of a big marble..

arlon · Post by **arlon** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:08 pm

from tonight (03/19/08 ) Sorry, I couldn't help myself(-:}

Click for a larger image..

600mm+2x

rjlittlefield · Post by **rjlittlefield** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 8:59 pm

It's a nice picture, arlon, but we decided a long time ago that "close-up" refers to subject size, not magnification from some particular vantage point.

If you can convince me that this is actually a close-up shot of a remarkably detailed and sufficiently small replica, then I'll move it back to close-up. Otherwise, General Discussion is the best I can do.

So, how'd you shoot this, anyway?

--Rik

Danny · Post by **Danny** » Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:54 pm

Well ya had to try I guess

Tell Rik, its a macro shot of a photo from half frame 35mm, placed on a table, then you took the shot and see what he says

I better go

Danny.

gpmatthews · Post by **gpmatthews** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 1:41 am

No, I know how it was done - should have been in the micro forum: It's obviously the moon as seen in the object plane of a microscope when set up for critical illumination using moonlight...

Nice picture, though!

Danny · Post by **Danny** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 2:17 am

LOL Graham. Sorry Rik, I'll take the blame M8t.

It is one heck of a shot and I wish it was mine. Excellent detail. Was it one shot or several merged for contrast and detail ???

Danny.