Found this belt of nails at a flea market.
The Nikon D850 always renders beautifully and true to real color. (Nikon D850, Nikkor 17-35mm 2.8D)
Macro in the Forest
Took the Nikon F5 and the Nikkor 60mm 2.8G macro lens into the forest for some detail work.
These were made with Kodak TriX-400, box speed, normal development, then scanned in with the same lenses on the Nikon D850.
Osmo Pocket Macro Lens
The previous post showed the Ulanzi wide angle lens. This time, I’m snapping on the Ulanzi macro lens, their model number OP-6. Again, for about USD$16, I’m impressed with what this lens can do. The following is a very short test in which I mounted the Osmo Pocket on a tripod and simply panned past a wine cork. Better stability that way. If you shoot in a higher frame rate and then slow things down, you’ll get smooth footage and a cool effect. Here’s my little test:
Turned out okay. I also like the way the Osmo Pocket rendered the image in the lower light situation. Sure, it’s not a full frame RED camera or some other very expensive rig. This is a sub USD$350 unit that has great potential to be a creative tool. Get out there and use it.
The Bent Page 
Doll-Maker Fingers
Spotted this photo opportunity at a local state fair.
Nikon Z9, Nikkor Z 70-200mm 2.8 S.
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on November 5, 2025 at 2:30 pm Leave a CommentTags: doll making, dolls, hands, macro, Nikon, state fair, street photography, Z9