December 2011
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Aurora Thunderbike
A Classic American toy, the 1967 Thunderbike from Aurora Plastics Corp., Westhempstead, L. I., New York. A rare part of Aurora’s Model Motoring HO scale slot car line.
This example unused and in the original package. The Thuderbike was Aurora Item # 1398, originally $3.98, equivalent to $26.96 in 2011 dollars.
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Brown & Smith Office Machines (Roadside America)
Brown & Smith Office Machines Neon Sign
Nikon D7000
Nikon AF-S 24-79mm f/2.8
f/8 - 1/200s - ISO 100
Autofocus
Opened in 1959 and apparently still going. Just off Central Avenue (Old Route 66) at 4603 Lomas Boulevard Northeast, Albuquerque, New Mexico.
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Hale Shoes Neon Sign (Roadside America)
Hale Shoes Neon Sign
Shot handheld with my D300
Nikon D300
Nikon AF-S 24-79mm f/2.8
f/8 - 1/125s - ISO 200
Autofocus
Fifth Avenue and Central, Hale shoes closed in 2009 after 87 years in business. The neon sign now resides in the Albuquerque Museum.
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Brown European Praying Mantis (Mantis religiosa)
Here is a studio shot:
Shot handheld with my D300
Nikon D300s
Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2.8 VR Micro-Nikkor
Studio Lighting
f/11 - 1/250s - ISO 200
Autofocus
VR On
Macro Thoughts
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Why Handheld Macro Photography?
Most of my macro photography library and most web commentary emphasizes stationary techniques. And, in general, I agree, for macro photography, tying yourself to a tripod gives the best results and opens up a range of techniques that are just not possible any other way. Without a stable platform, there is no practical means of using bellows, focus stacking, or tilt/shift techniques. And,...
