Found Object: I found this cast iron pot behind my carport today, its all rusted with very little paint left on it but it definately caught my eye.

sandheinrichc Loc: Illinois

I found this cast iron pot behind my carport today, its all rusted with very little paint left on it but it definately caught my eye.

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Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

This item appears to be steel, not cast iron.

Your image is interesting, but I find the drop-off of the DoF to be distracting. If the dried leaf is your subject, then fine; but if the pot is your subject, then more DoF would be advantages.

If your item has any welded seams, then it is steel; if no welded seams, then it may well be cast iron.

sandheinrichc Loc: Illinois

Nikonian72 wrote:

This item appears to be steel, not cast iron.

Your image is interesting, but I find the drop-off of the DoF to be distracting. If the dried leaf is your subject, then fine; but if the pot is your subject, then more DoF would be advantages.

thank you for the info on the pot, I believe it was used to bring the ash out of our fireplace a long time ago because we have another one actually sitting inside the fireplace. I do have another photo of the pot, I will post it too.

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Nikonian72 Loc: Chico CA

Exif info of image #1:
Camera Model: NIKON D3300
Image Date: 2014-04-24 03:48:51 (no TZ)
Focal Length: 210mm
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure Time: 0.0008s (1/1250-sec)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: -0.33 EV
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Fine Weather
Flash Fired: No

Exif info of image #2:
Camera Model: NIKON D3300
Image Date: 2014-04-24 03:49:05 (no TZ)
Focal Length: 100mm
Aperture: f/7.1
Exposure Time: 0.0008 s (1/1250)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: -0.33 EV
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Manual
Light Source: Fine Weather
Flash Fired: No

Your near-identical info suggests that you used a zoom lens, and varied only the focal length. I prefer your second image. My suggestion for a re-shoot is to lower your ISO, decrease aperture to f/11 or f/16, and adjust your shutter duration for proper exposure. You do not need 1/1250-sec exposure.

DrPhrogg Loc: NJ

sandheinrichc wrote:

I found this cast iron pot behind my carport today, its all rusted with very little paint left on it but it definately caught my eye.

Good picture, but I agree with the DoF comment. The pot may be iron. If it is, it may be saved. Clean it with coarse sandpaper on a palm sander. If it is black under the rust, continue until the rust is removed, and bake it with a coating of cooking oil. If it is silver with black pits, it is steel, and not worth any more effort.

sandheinrichc Loc: Illinois

Nikonian72 wrote:

Exif info of image #1: br Camera Model: NIKON D330... (show quote)

thank you for the tips, if it stops raining, I may go out and reshoot in the morning

bee7474 Loc: Selah, Wa

Pretty colors, thanks for sharing. Bee

sandheinrichc Loc: Illinois

bee7474 wrote:

Pretty colors, thanks for sharing. Bee

Thank you very much, I am going to try it again today with a different lense and different settings.

LLucas Loc: Upstate South Carolina, USA

This image has some very interesting textures and colors. I'm interested to see your follow-up shots. Please post to this thread so I may follow.
Good eye for interesting subjects!

SENSORLOUPE

sandheinrichc wrote:

thank you for the info on the pot, I believe it was used to bring the ash out of our fireplace a long time ago because we have another one actually sitting inside the fireplace. I do have another photo of the pot, I will post it too.

I would like to see the inside----tip it over?

sandheinrichc Loc: Illinois

LLucas wrote:

This image has some very interesting textures and colors. I'm interested to see your follow-up shots. Please post to this thread so I may follow.
Good eye for interesting subjects!

Thank you! I will definately post more photos once I get a chance to take them.

sandheinrichc Loc: Illinois

SENSORLOUPE wrote:

I would like to see the inside----tip it over?

I will see about doing that, I have no idea how long its been there or what if anything is living underneath.

DrPhrogg Loc: NJ

sandheinrichc wrote:

I will see about doing that, I have no idea how long its been there or what if anything is living underneath.

<g> use a stick!
If you decide to clean it, do a series of photos showing progress from rusted hulk, to possibly usable tool.

sandheinrichc Loc: Illinois

DrPhrogg wrote:

<g> use a stick!
If you decide to clean it, do a series of photos showing progress from rusted hulk, to possibly usable tool.

that would be a fun project, its a really neat pot, I will see if I can clean it up and possibly use it for flowers.

SENSORLOUPE

sandheinrichc wrote:

I will see about doing that, I have no idea how long its been there or what if anything is living underneath.

A snake!!!! I would use my boot to kick it over and have my camera ready!!!