Macro Photos

While in isolation I decided to give macro photography a try. It’s not something I’ve tried before and probably won’t be doing it long-term so I couldn’t justify forking out for an expensive, dedicated lens. Thankfully, extension rings are available, which cost a fraction of the price of a macro lens (E.g.: £600) and just pop on to existing lenses. They vary in price and quality (£20-50-ish) but mine were £48, which is far more appealing for a price!

Here are some photos I started with. See if you can identify them.

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Sharpie marker nib
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Amethyst
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Ballpoint pen nib
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Dry wipe board pen
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Banana stalk
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Drawing pin. The focus point is the very tip
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Same drawing pin

How did you do? Tally up your score, 1 point per picture.


More recently I thought I’d try having a closer look at some herbs and spices. See how you get on with identifying these!

Clue #1
This is less than 5mm wide

Clue #2
Condiment

Answer:
A black peppercorn split in half
Clue #1
Not a common look for this item

Clue #2
Condiment

Answer:
A black peppercorn without the outer shell
Clue #1
Great addition to bolognese

Clue #2
The oil has medical properties

Answer:
Dried Oregano
Clue #1
Great with roast dinner

Clue #2
Great with onion

Answer:
Dried sage
Clue #1
Mixed herbs

Clue #1
Great in stews or grilled foods

Answer:
Herbs De Provence
Clue #1
Great for bringing out flavours

Clue #2
Condiment

Answer:
Salt
Clue #1
Not a mixed herb

Clue #2
Great with potato

Answer:
Thyme
Clue #1
Good with orange

Clue #2
Good medicinal properties

Answer:
Ground cloves
Clue #1
Broadly used in England

Clue #2
Good in desserts

Answer:
Ground nutmeg
Clue #1
Moroccan spice

Clue #2
Not typically spicy

Answer:
Ras El Hanout
Clue #1
Smells like Christmas

Clue #2
Mixed spices

Answer:
Allspice
Clue #1
Mixed spices

Clue #2
Great with rice

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Chinese 5 spice
Clue #1
Mixed herbs

Clue #2
Great with pasta dishes

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Italian Seasoning

How did you do? Total your score (per picture)

  • No clue needed: 3 points
  • 1 clue needed: 2 points
  • 2 clues needed: 1 point

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