saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Feb 28, 2021 17:34:54 GMT -5
A for-everyone place to post macro shots so we don't hijack other threads! Post here if you like! Please post an identity of the rock if known! Texas Rio Grande agate:  |
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Post by saxplayer on Feb 28, 2021 18:19:18 GMT -5
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Post by rockjunquie on Feb 28, 2021 18:34:50 GMT -5
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saxplayer
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Post by saxplayer on Feb 28, 2021 18:39:16 GMT -5
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Brian
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Post by Brian on Feb 28, 2021 20:07:13 GMT -5
Thanks for starting this thread, Grant! I can't wait to see the amazing pictures that will be posted here. Here are 3 of my first macros. All 3 are crazy lace. The first 2 show an area about 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. The rock in the last picture is zoomed out much more, but the entire rock is less than an inch in any one direction.    I need to get more tumbles done so I can get more pictures! |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Feb 28, 2021 20:30:35 GMT -5
Just to clarify, are we doing macro rock shots, or macro shots of anything? Guess I'll get these in before the answer   |
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Post by saxplayer on Feb 28, 2021 20:44:01 GMT -5
Macro anything is fine I do think! Good photos are enjoyable.
I imagine it will be 90% rocks but I love the idea of any macro.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Feb 28, 2021 22:31:56 GMT -5
Thanks for starting this thread, Grant! I can't wait to see the amazing pictures that will be posted here. Here are 3 of my first macros. All 3 are crazy lace. The first 2 show an area about 1/4 to 1/2 inch wide. The rock in the last picture is zoomed out much more, but the entire rock is less than an inch in any one direction. I need to get more tumbles done so I can get more pictures! Can't beat good crazy lace for hot macro shots! Love the little dots and layers. Keep it up, I love seeing the down and dirty details you don't get to see in 'regular' pics..  |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Feb 28, 2021 22:33:06 GMT -5
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 1, 2021 1:46:57 GMT -5
saxplayer - I just had to say THANK YOU for starting this thread! I don't have the capabilities to take macro shots like a lot of members are taking, but I can do a lot of drooling! 
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Post by saxplayer on Mar 1, 2021 18:22:07 GMT -5
saxplayer - I just had to say THANK YOU for starting this thread! I don't have the capabilities to take macro shots like a lot of members are taking, but I can do a lot of drooling! Post and let's all learn together lol. I think Randy is the expert at photography here I am sure he can teach us. |
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Post by Garage Rocker on Mar 1, 2021 22:56:47 GMT -5
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Post by Garage Rocker on Mar 1, 2021 23:03:08 GMT -5
saxplayer - I just had to say THANK YOU for starting this thread! I don't have the capabilities to take macro shots like a lot of members are taking, but I can do a lot of drooling! Post and let's all learn together lol. I think Randy is the expert at photography here I am sure he can teach us. Expert? Nah. Self-taught and a lot of reps, yes. I'll always try to help, if I can. A natural eye for composition helps, but I may be able to help with technical questions. Maybe... |
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 1, 2021 23:03:43 GMT -5
Garage Rocker Randy what is that black stone with the red speckles? Botswana? It's fabulous!
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Post by Garage Rocker on Mar 1, 2021 23:10:22 GMT -5
Garage Rocker Randy what is that black stone with the red speckles? Botswana? It's fabulous! Yes, a beautiful Blue Botswana...one of my favorites. A keeper. 
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Post by hummingbirdstones on Mar 1, 2021 23:20:07 GMT -5
Unbelievable! I have never seen a bot with speckles before. That is drop dead gorgeous.
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Post by Garage Rocker on Mar 1, 2021 23:40:44 GMT -5
Unbelievable! I have never seen a bot with speckles before. That is drop dead gorgeous.
My 'Dexter' stone. If you don't know that reference, well, somebody will.  I have been lucky enough to get my hands on some good rough material here in the middle of KY, where decent rocks are extremely rare. As everybody here knows, you just have to work all angles to find it! |
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Post by Brian on Mar 2, 2021 8:02:04 GMT -5
Garage Rocker Randy what is that black stone with the red speckles? Botswana? It's fabulous! Yes, a beautiful Blue Botswana...one of my favorites. A keeper.
That Blue Botswana is a stunner, Randy! I almost prefer the picture of the entire rock because it just shows how perfect that thing is all around. And those speckles just make it better! |
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Post by Brian on Mar 2, 2021 20:32:24 GMT -5
I couldn't resist playing around some more. Still using the point and shoot and the flashlight on my phone. I really need to get some more rocks polished up so I can really start to have fun. First up is a different crazy lace.  This is one I have yet to ID. It is mostly clear with some bits of pink and gray/brown. I liked this one because it reminded me of an image from the Hubble space telescope.  |
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Post by jasoninsd on Mar 2, 2021 20:40:10 GMT -5
I couldn't resist playing around some more. Still using the point and shoot and the flashlight on my phone. I really need to get some more rocks polished up so I can really start to have fun. First up is a different crazy lace. This is one I have yet to ID. It is mostly clear with some bits of pink and gray/brown. I liked this one because it reminded me of an image from the Hubble space telescope. I can't believe how many rocks my wife and I have made that same exact comment about the Hubble Space Telescope! |
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