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patnmand · 21 July 2013, 12:36 AM

I've wanted a Macro lens for ages, and was finally able to get one yesterday. What to try it out on first though? Obvious really.....

My first 'Proper' watch - Breitling Navitimer 01. I've loved the Navitimer for a long time and the in house B01 movement (and the red second hand) make the 01 my favourite of them all.

I love the back too - a few scratches but a watch needs patina...

My second 'Proper' watch - Rolex Sea Dwelller 16600. I wanted something that was totally different to the Navitimer. As the Navitimer is a pilot's watch the obvious opposite (to me) was a diver. The Sea Dweller (again to me) is the archetypal diver and I absolutely love mine.

I'm developing a bit of a thing for Russian Watches, all started off by this little Luch one hander

Finally - my wife and younger son have also kindly allowed me to buy them nice watches for various occasions over the last year. I love the elegance and simplicity of the face on my wife's Longines (as does she!) and the display back on my son's Hamilton...

Hope you like the pics - definitely first attempt but I'm loving the lens so far. Off to play some more

Blong · 21 July 2013, 12:40 AM

Nice!!

520Matt · 21 July 2013, 12:53 AM

great photos!

MMC · 21 July 2013, 03:06 AM

Absolutely cracking photos old chap. I think you have a certain knack there - not to mention a couple of watches I'm very seriously jealous of!

rolio · 21 July 2013, 02:46 AM

Which macro/micro lens is this, Nikon, Canon, 40mm, 60mm, etc? What were the settings for these shots?

nickng · 21 July 2013, 03:52 AM

Patrick, those micro shots are making me

May I ask what was your setup?

patnmand · 21 July 2013, 03:58 AM

Thanks for all the positive feedback - I don't think they're nearly as good as some I've seen here, but for a first effort I'm pleased. Setup wasn't anything massively technical. Canon EOS 7D with 100mm f2.8 Macro lens and tripod/remote release. Lit using daylight from a window to the left and a reflector on the right for some of them (not the Sea Dweller because that just made the crystal reflect horribly). Bit of processing in Photoshop and all done!

Next step will be to try to make some more atmospheric shots - maybe get my lights out and play. Not today though - time for a glass of something cold

MMC · 21 July 2013, 04:08 AM

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Originally Posted by patnmand

Time for a glass of something cold

I'd say - on the basis of those - that you've deserved it.

Cheers!

21 July 2013, 12:36 AM	#1
patnmand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: England Posts: 40	New Macro Lens - SOTC I've wanted a Macro lens for ages, and was finally able to get one yesterday. What to try it out on first though? Obvious really..... My first 'Proper' watch - Breitling Navitimer 01. I've loved the Navitimer for a long time and the in house B01 movement (and the red second hand) make the 01 my favourite of them all. I love the back too - a few scratches but a watch needs patina... My second 'Proper' watch - Rolex Sea Dwelller 16600. I wanted something that was totally different to the Navitimer. As the Navitimer is a pilot's watch the obvious opposite (to me) was a diver. The Sea Dweller (again to me) is the archetypal diver and I absolutely love mine. I'm developing a bit of a thing for Russian Watches, all started off by this little Luch one hander Finally - my wife and younger son have also kindly allowed me to buy them nice watches for various occasions over the last year. I love the elegance and simplicity of the face on my wife's Longines (as does she!) and the display back on my son's Hamilton... Hope you like the pics - definitely first attempt but I'm loving the lens so far. Off to play some more

21 July 2013, 02:46 AM	#5
rolio "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Real Name: justRay Location: Back2California Watch: Birdies Posts: 1,921	Which macro/micro lens is this, Nikon, Canon, 40mm, 60mm, etc? What were the settings for these shots? __________________ JJ "Tranquil? Just wait till I get started!! LOL! LOL!" --JJ Rolex~By way of an extraordinary life, and all the simple pleasures it has to offer~

21 July 2013, 03:52 AM	#6
nickng "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: NickN Location: Singapore Watch: Rolex Posts: 524	Patrick, those micro shots are making me May I ask what was your setup? __________________ NickN

21 July 2013, 12:40 AM	#2
Blong "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Real Name: Brian Location: Manhattan Watch: 116520 Black Posts: 287	Nice!!

21 July 2013, 12:53 AM	#3
520Matt "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Real Name: Matt Location: Tucson, AZ Watch: SD, LV,GMT II Pep Posts: 2,782	great photos!

21 July 2013, 03:06 AM	#4
MMC "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Oxfordshire Watch: 1016 gilt dial Exp Posts: 2	Absolutely cracking photos old chap. I think you have a certain knack there - not to mention a couple of watches I'm very seriously jealous of!

21 July 2013, 03:58 AM	#7
patnmand "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Patrick Location: England Posts: 40	Thanks for all the positive feedback - I don't think they're nearly as good as some I've seen here, but for a first effort I'm pleased. Setup wasn't anything massively technical. Canon EOS 7D with 100mm f2.8 Macro lens and tripod/remote release. Lit using daylight from a window to the left and a reflector on the right for some of them (not the Sea Dweller because that just made the crystal reflect horribly). Bit of processing in Photoshop and all done! Next step will be to try to make some more atmospheric shots - maybe get my lights out and play. Not today though - time for a glass of something cold

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