{"id":829,"date":"2020-05-11T14:01:32","date_gmt":"2020-05-11T13:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stopshot.co.uk\/?p=829"},"modified":"2020-05-11T22:15:42","modified_gmt":"2020-05-11T21:15:42","slug":"macro-photos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stopshot.co.uk\/index.php\/2020\/05\/11\/macro-photos\/","title":{"rendered":"Macro Photos"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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.: \u00a3600) and just pop on to existing lenses. They vary in price and quality (\u00a320-50-ish) but mine were \u00a348, which is far more appealing for a price!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are some photos I started with. See if you can identify them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sharpie marker nib<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Amethyst<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ballpoint pen nib<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dry wipe board pen<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Banana stalk<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Drawing pin. The focus point is the very tip<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Same drawing pin<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did you do? Tally up your score, 1 point per picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
This is less than 5mm wide<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Condiment<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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A black peppercorn split in half<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Not a common look for this item<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Clue #2<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Condiment<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Answer:<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
A black peppercorn without the outer shell<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Great addition to bolognese<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Clue #2<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
The oil has medical properties<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Answer:<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Dried Oregano<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Great with roast dinner<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Clue #2<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Great with onion<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Dried sage<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Mixed herbs<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Great in stews or grilled foods<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Answer:<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Herbs De Provence<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Great for bringing out flavours<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Clue #2<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Condiment<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Salt<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Not a mixed herb<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Great with potato<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Thyme<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Good with orange<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Clue #2<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Good medicinal properties<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Ground cloves<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Broadly used in England<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Good in desserts<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Ground nutmeg<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Moroccan spice<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Clue #2<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Not typically spicy<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Ras El Hanout<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Smells like Christmas<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Clue #2<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Mixed spices<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Allspice<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Mixed spices<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Clue #2<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Great with rice<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Chinese 5 spice<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Clue #1<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Mixed herbs<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Clue #2<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
Great with pasta dishes<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>
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Italian Seasoning<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How did you do? Total your score (per picture)<\/p>\n\n\n\n