A visit to my local flea market
Apr 21, 2014 18:03:12 #
This past weekend, I visited the monthly Long Beach Flea Market, specifically to take macro-photographs and close-up photos of trinkets, geegaws, and baubles. I was not disappointed.
Hand-held D5200 at ISO 200, with 105G macro lens, 1/200-sec at f/16, Nikon SB-600 speedlight with FotoDiox 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.
Hand-held D5200 at ISO 200, with 105G macro lens, 1/200-sec at f/16, Nikon SB-600 speedlight with FotoDiox 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.
Wrist watch inner workings
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Hand-painted 1/4-inch buttons
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Lead toy soldiers
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Keys, keys, and more keys
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Embossed metal buttons 1
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Embossed metal buttons 2
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Fused, inlaid glass braclet.
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Necklace pendant depicting the planet Saturn with rings & major moons
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Apr 21, 2014 18:23:54 #
These fascinate me. Each has so much detail and visual eye candy. I love the watch faces, the buttons are cool and the inlaid glass is beautiful, making me want even more. I think I love "stuff".
Apr 21, 2014 18:53:07 #
carlysue wrote:
Consider visiting your local flea market, with close-up photography in mind. A macro lens is not required. Most short kit lenses will handle a subject 18-inches away, or so. a little diffusion of camera flash, or a speedlight will provide more pleasing illumination. When asked, every vendor allowed me to set drawer or box on ground, so I could shoot straight down.I love the watch faces, the buttons are cool and the inlaid glass is beautiful, making me want even more. I think I love "stuff".
Apr 21, 2014 18:55:45 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
Consider visiting your local flea market, with close-up photography in mind. A macro lens is not required. Most short kit lenses will handle a subject 18-inches away, or so. a little diffusion of camera flash, or a speedlight will provide more pleasing illumination. When asked, every vendor allowed me to set drawer or box on ground, so I could shoot straight down.
Thanks. Good to know. Did you feel obligated to purchase anything?
Apr 21, 2014 19:04:49 #
carlysue wrote:
Nope. Every vendor was pleased to see the photos I captured of their wares. I chatted with vendors during the five to ten minutes during set-up and photography. It was fun to learn about history of each item.Thanks. Good to know. Did you feel obligated to purchase anything?
Apr 21, 2014 19:06:06 #
Apr 21, 2014 19:28:09 #
Excellent set, Douglass. I love the fine detail, especially in the watches. I didn't notice any Rolex, though, lol. :thumbup: :thumbup:
Apr 21, 2014 19:55:07 #
I missed loading these earlier.
Baltic amber, natural beads
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Afghani silver beads 1
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Afghani silver beads 2
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Antique Chinese coins 1
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Apr 22, 2014 07:01:38 #
Apr 22, 2014 13:19:12 #
These images are much better than the other set in another thread. These show what I expect of you when using flash. So now I wondering if you meant post some of the other images.
Apr 22, 2014 16:08:29 #
Thanks for these excellent and very interesting photos and a great idea, Douglass!
Nikonian72 wrote:
This past weekend, I visited the monthly Long Beach Flea Market, specifically to take macro-photographs and close-up photos of trinkets, geegaws, and baubles. I was not disappointed.
Hand-held D5200 at ISO 200, with 105G macro lens, 1/200-sec at f/16, Nikon SB-600 speedlight with FotoDiox 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.
Hand-held D5200 at ISO 200, with 105G macro lens, 1/200-sec at f/16, Nikon SB-600 speedlight with FotoDiox 6x8-inch softbox diffuser.
Apr 27, 2014 18:11:41 #
Nikonian72 wrote:
I missed loading these earlier.
What a great idea doug loved all your macro and close ups these would make great images for composites.
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