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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.


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18 comments:

  1. TexWisGirlOctober 17, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    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.

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  2. GeorgeOctober 17, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    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.

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  3. ReenaOctober 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Your macro shots are looking mighty good girl!

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  4. MedaMOctober 17, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    Your photos are really great!

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  5. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    Who would have thought jewelery would make just beautiful pictures. Love it! Love that sunflower header!
    Love you! Madeline

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  6. UnknownOctober 17, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    These photos look fine. How far away did you have to be?

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  7. DawnTreaderOctober 17, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    You're making good use of both the jewels and the lens! :) Inspirational!

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  8. Chatty CroneOctober 17, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    It's hard to say much - except the word amazing. sandie

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  9. TipperOctober 17, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    I think you got some great shots-I wouldn't even know what to do with a different lens : )

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  10. pennyOctober 17, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Don't be so hard on yourself Sandra, your shots are just perfect according to me eyes.

    hugs,
    Pam

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  11. EG CameraGirlOctober 17, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Your photos look very good to me!

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  12. AnnOctober 17, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    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

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  13. SquirrelQueenOctober 17, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    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.

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  14. Ruth HiebertOctober 17, 2011 at 9:14 PM

    What a neat idea to photograph old jewelry!

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  15. LCOctober 17, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    This is possibly my favorite macro session! The detail, the sparkle, the choice of background . . . Bravo!

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  16. S. EtoleOctober 17, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I think these are quite splendid!

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  17. DebOctober 17, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    fun shoot...love your new header...

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  18. Betty ManousosOctober 18, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    your macro shots look quite perfect, sandra.
    looks like a great lens no matter the cost.

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