Sunday, January 8, 2012

TtV Macro Monday!

Keeping with my through-the-viewfinder theme from last post, I took my newly constructed  contraption out in the backyard for some macro shots.  Here's what my setup looks like:
It actually does a pretty decent job with macro photos.  And I had a good laugh about a couple of the comments from my last post.  Truth be told, I am having more fun with the box the monopod came in than the monopod itself!!  I carried the contraption all over the desert this weekend... totally filled a 4 GB memory card with photos of old desert homestead cabins on other old stuff, which is where TtV photography really shines!  I got some great shots...I'll post some in the near future.
Backyard gnome

Maidenhair fern


Cyclamen flowers
Hope everyone is coming off a great weekend.  Please check out Macro Monday for some excellent macro shots.
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18 comments:

  1. John @ Beans and I on the LooseJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:42 PM

    Yeah! I am the flea market today finding myself picking up old cameras and thinking about your contraption! Thankfully, none were of the right format and I set them back down on the table. I don't need another interest right now. I am satisfied just enjoying your results (:^0)

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  2. Dutch GirlJanuary 8, 2012 at 10:56 PM

    Oh,these shots are otherworldly. :-)

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  3. Tina´s PicStoryJanuary 8, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    nice macros! i love the flowers :)

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  4. Hootin AnniJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:43 AM

    Oh, we have those little garden gnomes in our yard too...but none as cute as yours!!

    MACRO 'SHROOMS If you can find time, stop by and say "howdy"!!

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  5. TexWisGirlJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:48 AM

    thanks for showing the set-up. too fun!!! boys and their toys!!! but these shots are great, too!

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  6. KarenJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:36 AM

    How very interesting! Makes for some great shots!

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  7. JessicaJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:37 AM

    I have done this same thing and its so much fun. I love the look that Through the viewfinder photos have. beautifully done. If you have time to check out my site I would really appreciate it. www.forgottencompass.com Thanks for sharing and looking forward to seeing more.

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  8. Kim, USAJanuary 9, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    Wow it is definitely very beautiful. Hope next time you are going to share with us how you put up this new gadget of yours hehehe. Thanks for the visit.

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  9. LindaJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:12 PM

    beautiful work!!

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  10. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Gorgeous image of the cyclamens TtV - very artistic.

    Happy MM

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  11. Kathie BrownJanuary 9, 2012 at 8:17 PM

    Looks like fun. You are like a kid at Christmas who has more fun with the box than the toy!

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  12. IdaJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:34 PM

    What fun. The Fern shot was lovely.

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  13. JennyJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    There's no face like gnome.

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  14. Louis la VacheJanuary 11, 2012 at 8:46 AM

    Great results!

    Re your question about the bridge - yes, that's the Golden Gate. The shot was taken from our balcony.

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  15. Splendid Little StarsJanuary 11, 2012 at 2:03 PM

    That's quite a contraption!
    wonderful macros!

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  16. Martha ZJanuary 12, 2012 at 9:27 AM

    Interesting, I do have a dual lens reflex (Rolleicord) around but I think I will pass on this set up. I do appreciate the artistic possibilities, though.

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  17. EcoRoverJanuary 12, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    Very cool. I just "point & shoot," but sure appreciate your good work.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2012 at 12:10 PM

    I like the gnome..Fantastic macro shots..

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