256: Stars & Pentagons

Settings: f/4, 1/180, ISO 100, 24mm Tamron Adaptall 1:2.5, 9mm extension, glass, black velvet, foil reflector, tripod. Crop.

255: Structural Soap Bubbles

Settings: f/8, 1/180, ISO 100, 50mm Pentacon M42, 58mm extension, 1/4 flash, glass, foil reflector, tripod.
Post-processing: Colour balance, luminance curve, sharpen, crop.

254: Double Thorns

Settings: f/11, 1/180, ISO 100, 50mm Pentacon M42, 33mm extension, 1/4 flash, foil reflector, tripod.

253: A Mass of Elderberries

Many bunches of elderberries gathered today; these are destined for the pan, to make a rich cordial.

Settings: f/8, 1/180, ISO 100, 35mm Photax-Paragon M42, 9mm extension, 1/4 flash, foil reflector, tripod.

252: Windmill Windows

Settings: f/2.8, 1/50, ISO 200, P-FA 50mm. Colour & luminance curve adjustment.

251: Twists & Barbs

Settings: f/1.4, 1/100, ISO 200, P-FA 50mm.

250: Green Stink Bug

Settings: f/5.6, 1/180, ISO 200, 50mm Cosinon M42, 67mm extension, 1/4 flash, foil reflector, tripod.