Olympus digital camera

So this week's Macro Monday's theme is a member's choice: 'wet', which for whatever reason made me think of my golfing waterproof's - designed to keep me from getting wet. I trust the photo still makes the grade ;-)

An object that is always in my bag, or wherever else I go. This glitter covered case was only a couple of pounds and has served me well so far. HMM!

Micro (macro) of the business end of a knife hone for the group Macro Mondays and this week's theme: "Member’s Choice—Utensils."

In the first comment box below is a photo of the knife hone from which the micro was made.

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Wine opener.

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Aluminium looks such a cold material when photographed that I thought it's be interesting to light this utensils pot by placing a candle inside as the only source of light and wham! instant warm tones and great detail.

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The life cycle or life history of Butterflies and Moths is:- The Egg or Ovum, The Caterpillar or Larva, The Chrysalis or Pupa and finally the Adult Butterfly or Moth - this incredible insect came to rest on the window ledge.

in my bag

Member’s Choice—Utensils

Macro Mondays, Member’s Choice—Utensils

'That's the beauty of gas'. I'm going to try and reshoot this to capture the flames.

Macro of the inside of a kitchen utensil, with a colourful reflector (bowl) to cast the hues

My friends, I've used the following commentary before. I think it bears repeating...

I'm reflecting on my attachment to that Straight Arrow pointing at the hour. I went to my shelves and pulled a book I love on "the way of the Algonquin people" by Evan Pritchard entitled "No Word for Time." On pages 11 and following he says, "There is no word for time in the Micmac language, nor in most Algonquin tongues. You can't say it.... The way time is dealt with in Algonquin speech teaches us that time is relative and elusive in nature, just as Einstein proved, and as quantum researchers are discovering. There is no concept of time outside its embodiments in the things of nature....

"New Year's Day is the day of the new moon when the creek freezes, the first day of winter, but that is an actual event. You can see it for yourself. It is honored with a feast, and usually falls right about Thanksgiving.... There is no description of time separate from events."

'Nuf said! I could go on and quote more but I won't! ;-) Evan also says (p 28), "Reading is not living...." :D

So I'm asking myself, "How am I celebrating the first day of autumn?" TV weather said that for us in southern California fall will start at 8:09 pm on September 21!!! Can you imagine? 8:09 pm! Down to the minute! What does the minute matter?!!!

And my answer to myself is, "I'm celebrating the first day of autumn by posting this image. ;-)

Thank you all so much for all your inspiring and celebratory sharing every day, my dear Flickr friends!

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Macro Mondays. September 9, 2013 ~ Member’s Choice—Time.

Mono Fork (Mork)

This week I tried to capture the same object, but in two different ways. I took this photo of the chives plant in the garden. I noticed the curly end of a stem and thought it looked interesting against the background.

For the 'Macro Mondays' - 'Herbs and Spices’ challenge 20th April 2015.

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Tea bag squeezer.

Olympus digital camera

This week I tried to capture the same object, but in two different ways. I took this photo of the chives plant indoors. I liked the rigidity of the stem which was supporting the bud.

For the 'Macro Mondays' - 'Herbs and Spices’ challenge 20th April 2015.

in my bag

My gas station guzzle. For Macro Mondays- Wet.

experimenting with backlighting. A bottle of body wash provided the green colouring.

Cooked, rinsed and ready to be made into chicken pasta salad.

For Macro Mondays-- Wet.

My iPod has taken a fair bit of abuse over the years as can be seen by the state of the case. Looks like it has finally given up the ghost. :-(

Condensation on the outside of a margarita glass - cheers!

For anyone unfamiliar with the game of cricket...

Cricket is a game played over several days. If it rains, play is suspended. In England, match reports very often contain the phrase "Rain stopped play."