MadSnapper: Junk Jewelry Macro

Monday, October 17, 2011

Junk Jewelry Macro

In searching for fodder to practice manual focus I pulled out by box of fake jewelery. the center piece of the first 3 photos, is a necklace by Avon that my Aunt gave me 40 years ago. the background is my grandmothers plate.

Above and below are tiny lapel pins, Y-Shua is Hebrew for Jesus....

I used this little 10 X, $10.00 lens, thanks to Tammy from Simple Southern Happiness, for telling me about the lens. I must say it is very difficult to use, but I did manage a few shots. It only works as a magnifying glass, but is fun to play with. Someday I might get a perfect photo with it.

18 comments:

TexWisGirl said...: i read about those little 'mini-macro' lenses on someone else's blog too. nice to see you can get a cheap item that actually works.; October 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM
George said...: I hadn't heard about this lens -- I'll have to look into it. I think your photos are just great. Are you sure you want to get a perfect photo? After getting it, everything afterward may be a letdown. Fortunately I'll never have to worry about that.; October 17, 2011 at 8:53 AM
Reena said...: Your macro shots are looking mighty good girl!; October 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM
MedaM said...: Your photos are really great!; October 17, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Unknown said...: Who would have thought jewelery would make just beautiful pictures. Love it! Love that sunflower header!
Love you! Madeline; October 17, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Unknown said...: These photos look fine. How far away did you have to be?; October 17, 2011 at 11:47 AM
DawnTreader said...: You're making good use of both the jewels and the lens! :) Inspirational!; October 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM
Chatty Crone said...: It's hard to say much - except the word amazing. sandie; October 17, 2011 at 2:13 PM
Tipper said...: I think you got some great shots-I wouldn't even know what to do with a different lens : ); October 17, 2011 at 2:22 PM
penny said...: Don't be so hard on yourself Sandra, your shots are just perfect according to me eyes.

hugs,
Pam; October 17, 2011 at 4:31 PM
EG CameraGirl said...: Your photos look very good to me!; October 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM
Ann said...: very cool shots. I have one of those macro lenses but mine doesn't magnify quite that much. It was cheap and kind of fun to play with though; October 17, 2011 at 6:46 PM
SquirrelQueen said...: I have read about those little lenses and was wondering how they did. Your shots look great so they must do pretty well. That necklace is really pretty.; October 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM
Ruth Hiebert said...: What a neat idea to photograph old jewelry!; October 17, 2011 at 9:14 PM
LC said...: This is possibly my favorite macro session! The detail, the sparkle, the choice of background . . . Bravo!; October 17, 2011 at 9:40 PM
S. Etole said...: I think these are quite splendid!; October 17, 2011 at 10:58 PM
Deb said...: fun shoot...love your new header...; October 17, 2011 at 11:27 PM
Betty Manousos said...: your macro shots look quite perfect, sandra.
looks like a great lens no matter the cost.; October 18, 2011 at 5:06 PM

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