January 23, 2011 by Kala

Turnstyle

What can I tell you? I am fascinated with the details of the ordinary. Think I may have this made into an 8.5 x 11 for the kitchen.

194 thoughts on “Turnstyle”

Christopher | January 23, 2011 at 10:34 pm

Wonderfully intriguing macro Kala–excellent diversion from your exquisite floral and nature photography!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:53 am
  
  Thank you Christopher. I wanted to shake it up a bit on the blog.
  
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Tammie | January 23, 2011 at 11:53 pm

This really would be a great kitchen image and such a great macro photo!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:53 am
  
  Thanks Tammie!
  
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Michael Rawluk | January 24, 2011 at 12:24 am

The metal looks so interesting in the shot. Very cool.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:53 am
  
  Thanks Michael
  
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quilly | January 24, 2011 at 1:05 am

It’ll make the can’s nervous!

Love this. Nice to see you looking “closer to home”. 😉

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:54 am
  
  You have a delightful sense of humor Quilly 🙂 And I did want to change it up a bit with this shot.
  
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Céline | January 24, 2011 at 1:06 am

Beautiful macro !

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:55 am
  
  Thanks Celine!
  
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Ginnie | January 24, 2011 at 1:13 am

Yup. The things we have at our fingertips without even leaving the house! 🙂

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:55 am
  
  Yes! 🙂
  
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Paloma Chaffinch | January 24, 2011 at 2:14 am

I love this. It’s so simple and completely fascinating.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:55 am
  
  Thank you Paloma
  
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belbe | January 24, 2011 at 2:44 am

it’s really fascinating !
Bien à toi !

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:55 am
  
  Cheers Bernard and thank you!
  
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Magnus | January 24, 2011 at 3:04 am

Excellent photo, Kala.

Thx for visiting my site, and have a great day.

/Magnus

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:56 am
  
  Thank YOU for stopping by and you’re welcome.
  
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Akaruiphoto | January 24, 2011 at 4:44 am

I suppose that it is a detail of the gaz cooking as you are talking about the kitchen. I love the colour tones.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:56 am
  
  This is a can opener! I’m glad you like the tones.
  
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Hootin' Anni | January 24, 2011 at 5:03 am

Amazing angle.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:56 am
  
  Thanks Anni!
  
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Richard Geven | January 24, 2011 at 5:44 am

Great closeup of your fireplace Kala………and what are you cooking?

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:57 am
  
  This is a can opener Richard!
  
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Doug Hickok | January 24, 2011 at 6:02 am

Perfect tone for such an image. Indeed, you’ve brought to life an ordinary object most would overlook.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:57 am
  
  Thanks Doug.
  
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Journey Photographic | January 24, 2011 at 6:19 am

I’m not sure what this is, but I like it!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:57 am
  
  I’m glad you like it. This is a can opener!
  
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maaike | January 24, 2011 at 6:30 am

is it a tin opener?
great shot!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:57 am
  
  Yes! And thank you.
  
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Martina Egli | January 24, 2011 at 7:04 am

That’s a beautiful abstract. I love photos that make the ordinary extraordinary… and you really achieved that with this image!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:58 am
  
  Thank you Martina.
  
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Rue Du Lavoir | January 24, 2011 at 7:06 am

J’adore les détails de si près. Vive la macro…

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:58 am
  
  I love macros!
  
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Veronique | January 24, 2011 at 7:42 am

cela change !

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:58 am
  
  Yes !
  
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Yoshi | January 24, 2011 at 8:24 am

Fantastic macro photo! The beauty is everywhere. It’s a matter of attention.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:58 am
  
  Thank you Yoshi
  
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nazzareno | January 24, 2011 at 8:26 am

Your composition is fantastic for this effectand details

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:59 am
  
  Thanks Nazzareno.
  
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Charlene | January 24, 2011 at 8:37 am

I think ordinary details make for great art inspiration! The color tone of this image is fantastic.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:59 am
  
  Thanks Charlene!
  
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Chuck | January 24, 2011 at 8:39 am

What an elegant image! And yes, a diversion from the landscape and flowers but a very welcome shot that really tell us to keep our eyes open to the shot that could be right in front of us! Bon Appétit!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:59 am
  
  Thank you dear Chuck!!
  
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yepa | January 24, 2011 at 8:49 am

excellent !! i love idea and realisation , beautiful macro , great compo kala !!!!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 12:59 am
  
  Thanks Yepa!!
  
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Karen | January 24, 2011 at 9:11 am

Ya, this is pretty cool. I take a lot of photos of everyday things. I really like this, and I think it would be awesome framed.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:00 am
  
  Thanks Karen
  
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Otto K. | January 24, 2011 at 9:43 am

cool abstract and detail.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:00 am
  
  Thanks Otto
  
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Krunal | January 24, 2011 at 10:21 am

nice texture

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:00 am
  
  Thanks Krunal
  
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Robin | January 24, 2011 at 10:45 am

Very cool. And surprising. 🙂

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:00 am
  
  🙂 !
  
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liz | January 24, 2011 at 10:49 am

how different from the normal shots but cool non the less.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:01 am
  
  Something different, yes!
  
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Michelle | January 24, 2011 at 11:00 am

I share your facination Kala. This would look excellent in the kitchen!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:01 am
  
  Thanks Michelle!
  
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Dances Of Dreams | January 24, 2011 at 11:01 am

Simple, clean line, and mysterious!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:01 am
  
  Thanks!
  
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Blessing Reflections | January 24, 2011 at 11:01 am

That’s awesome! I like it..

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:01 am
  
  Glad you like it!
  
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rebecca | January 24, 2011 at 11:34 am

It is fascinating!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:01 am
  
  Thanks Rebecca!
  
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Calusarus | January 24, 2011 at 11:35 am

Congratulations for this nice macro

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:02 am
  
  Thanks Calusarus
  
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Lisa's Chaos | January 24, 2011 at 11:45 am

So cool! I think you should have it framed for the kitchen. 🙂

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:02 am
  
  Thanks Lisa!
  
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dona | January 24, 2011 at 11:47 am

This pic is cool and very unusual: congratulations!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:02 am
  
  Thank you very much!
  
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Laura | January 24, 2011 at 11:48 am

I agree it will make a fab kitchen image! Love the cold metal tones.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:02 am
  
  Thanks Laura
  
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Dina @ 4 Lettre Words | January 24, 2011 at 12:05 pm

LOVE this…and the idea of framing it for the kitchen. Makes me want to do macros for each room! 🙂

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:02 am
  
  Thanks Dina!
  
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Elisabeth | January 24, 2011 at 12:09 pm

Lovely macro!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:03 am
  
  Thanks Elisabeth!
  
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farmablefibres | January 24, 2011 at 12:14 pm

Really great industrial feel. Its so much fun to look at the details, it took me a moment to see what the object itself is.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:03 am
  
  Glad you like it and figured out what it was!
  
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Martha Z | January 24, 2011 at 12:15 pm

Interesting, amazing what we see when we look closesly.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:04 am
  
  I agree!
  
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Conny | January 24, 2011 at 12:36 pm

That looks really good! Very good detail photo and cool colors!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:04 am
  
  Thanks Conny!
  
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lisa | January 24, 2011 at 12:41 pm

So much “ordinary” is so very beautiful when viewed through a lens. This is fantastic Kala, and I think it will make a fantaastic kitchen print!
Beautifully done.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:04 am
  
  Thank you Lisa!
  
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wholelottarosie | January 24, 2011 at 1:59 pm

Oh…very cool.
Wonderful!
LG von Rosie

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:04 am
  
  Thank you .
  
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justine | January 24, 2011 at 2:02 pm

you should, it is a truly fantastic macro, I absolutely love it.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:05 am
  
  Thanks Justine!
  
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dawn | January 24, 2011 at 2:10 pm

That is a great shot and and a unique subject.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:05 am
  
  Thanks Dawn!
  
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fairchildstreet | January 24, 2011 at 2:37 pm

Good idea. There are so many things around us to appreciate. Charmaine

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:05 am
  
  I agree and thank you.
  
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EG Wow, Canada | January 24, 2011 at 3:18 pm

I love it when something ordinary is photographed to look extraordinary!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:06 am
  
  Me too!
  
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Birgitta | January 24, 2011 at 3:42 pm

Great macro Kala!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:06 am
  
  Thanks Birgitta!
  
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Mona Sweden | January 24, 2011 at 4:29 pm

Very cool macro! Love the composition and the angle. No can will be able to resist those “teeth”.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:06 am
  
  You know it Mona!
  
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Lesa | January 24, 2011 at 4:37 pm

Oooo— I could see this hanging on the wall of an avantgarde restaurant!

Thanks for the visit!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:07 am
  
  Thank YOU for stopping by!
  
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life ramblings | January 24, 2011 at 5:10 pm

nice macro. i like it. 🙂

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:07 am
  
  I’m glad!
  
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London Caller | January 24, 2011 at 6:26 pm

Took me a while to figure this out!
You’ve got a very big can opener.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:07 am
  
  It does look big!
  
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Wayne | January 24, 2011 at 6:31 pm

I too, am fascinated by by stuff like this, great shot!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:08 am
  
  Thanks Wayne!
  
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jess | January 24, 2011 at 7:34 pm

Life is such a great place when it’s the little things that fascinate us. Love the hues and your choice of focus.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:08 am
  
  Thanks Jess.
  
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Wandering Thought | January 24, 2011 at 8:24 pm

Fantastic macro! I love the depth of field in this one.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:08 am
  
  Thank you !
  
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Coffee Break Mama | January 24, 2011 at 8:40 pm

I think it would be a perfect kitchen print!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:08 am
  
  Thanks !
  
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Krista | January 24, 2011 at 8:52 pm

This is fantastic Kala! It would be a great kitchen shot!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:09 am
  
  Thanks Krista!
  
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Angela | January 24, 2011 at 10:37 pm

I love the simplicity, clean-ness, and sharpness of this photo.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:09 am
  
  Thank you Angela.
  
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bhupesh | January 24, 2011 at 11:51 pm

Superb Macro!!!
🙂

Will be back later

BHupesh

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:09 am
  
  Cheers Bhupesh! 🙂
  
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mimi | January 25, 2011 at 12:41 am

Great shot! Great metallic colors and beautiful lightning 🙂

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:09 am
  
  Thanks Mimi
  
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jpla | January 25, 2011 at 12:52 am

Superbe macro de cet objet de tous les jours ! Je te souhaite une agréable journée
JP

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:10 am
  
  Merci JP
  
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Gattina | January 25, 2011 at 2:36 am

Amazing ! didn’t know that such an ordinary thing would give such an effect !

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:10 am
  
  Thanks Gattina!
  
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Joyti | January 25, 2011 at 4:07 am

Amazing…and very unique

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:10 am
  
  Thanks Joyti
  
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Sarito | January 25, 2011 at 4:28 am

The details of the ordinary that is what makes this very special.. Would look really nice in the kitchen :)>

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:11 am
  
  Thanks Sarito 🙂
  
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Raw Thoughts And Feelings | January 25, 2011 at 6:32 am

That’s fascinating to see..Your macro is fantastic, Kala!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:11 am
  
  Thanks Mumsy!
  
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frankdejol | January 25, 2011 at 6:34 am

Fantastic macro of the ordinary thing.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:11 am
  
  Thanks much.
  
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Kerstin | January 25, 2011 at 7:02 am

Wow, that´s a fantastic macro. Love it.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:12 am
  
  Thanks Kerstin
  
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burstmode | January 25, 2011 at 7:50 am

The ordinary is the life without imagination.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:12 am
  
  Well stated
  
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Piyush Garyali | January 25, 2011 at 7:54 am

Interesting shot and something different from the usual theme of your blog 🙂

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:12 am
  
  Different is good Piyush! 🙂
  
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mARTy | January 25, 2011 at 11:41 am

I´m fascinated, too:) I like your ideas behind your shots! Have a great day;)

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:12 am
  
  Thanks Marty!
  
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Emily Gooch | January 25, 2011 at 11:47 am

Fantastic macro Kala! I love the composition and color. I can’t figure out what it is but assume it’s some kind of kitchen gadget. I agree, it certainly would make an interesting picture for the kitchen. 🙂

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:13 am
  
  It’s a can opener Emily. And thank you for your lovely comment.
  
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carla | January 25, 2011 at 12:50 pm

You turn the ordinary into the extraordinary.. Beautiful image. CArla

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:13 am
  
  Thanks Carla
  
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Colleen | January 25, 2011 at 7:28 pm

Love it! You should definitely frame it. Or create a whole series of kitchen macros and frame them.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:13 am
  
  Thanks Colleen. Great idea about the series – I’ll have to think about it.
  
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sherri | January 25, 2011 at 9:35 pm

Exceptional macro shot. Took me a second to realize what it was.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:13 am
  
  Glad you like it Sherri.
  
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Jill | January 25, 2011 at 10:01 pm

snazzy macro!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:14 am
  
  Thanks Jill!
  
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Vicki | January 25, 2011 at 10:56 pm

What fun! It did take me a minute to realize what it is. Nicely photographed.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:14 am
  
  Thanks Vicki!
  
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joshi daniel | January 26, 2011 at 4:39 am

nice use of DOF!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:14 am
  
  Thanks Joshi!
  
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Daniel Espinoza | January 26, 2011 at 5:13 am

Very nice macro. I like those clear lines.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:14 am
  
  Thanks Daniel.
  
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Marcie | January 26, 2011 at 6:41 am

Such exqusite detail and excellent abstract. Great eye!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:14 am
  
  Thanks Marcie!
  
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Sidney | January 26, 2011 at 7:34 am

Cool…make one for my kitchen too ! 🙂

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:15 am
  
  Thanks Sidney!
  
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dutchbaby | January 26, 2011 at 10:50 am

Fantastic! I’m so glad you added the tag, I may never have guessed it.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:15 am
  
  Thanks DB.
  
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yiannis krikis | January 26, 2011 at 11:39 am

excellent detail – very nice use of focus and colors

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:15 am
  
  Thanks Yiannis
  
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fabrizio | January 27, 2011 at 12:57 am

perfect selective focus

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:15 am
  
  Thanks Fabrizio
  
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Linda Druijff | January 27, 2011 at 1:14 am

Very pretty indeed!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 1:19 am
  
  Thanks Linda
  
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Nicole | January 27, 2011 at 2:39 am

Nice teeth :)!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 3:06 am
  
  haha! 🙂
  
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Steve | January 27, 2011 at 10:14 am

A cool departure from your beautiful nature work. An excellent shot of what seems to be a can opener part. I like it.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 5:59 pm
  
  Thanks Steve
  
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Pavan Kaul | January 27, 2011 at 11:16 am

Fabulous detail, tones and focus…beautiful shot Kala!

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 5:59 pm
  
  Thanks Pavan!
  
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Chris & Jonas | January 27, 2011 at 12:56 pm

Excellent macro. Great comp and light//Chris

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 5:59 pm
  
  Thanks much!
  
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Marie | January 27, 2011 at 3:46 pm

magnifique détail.

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- Kala | January 27, 2011 at 6:00 pm
  
  Merci Marie
  
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Amanda | January 28, 2011 at 5:12 am

Love the composition and angle of this macro! It will look great in the kitchen.

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- Kala | January 28, 2011 at 9:16 pm
  
  Thanks Amanda!
  
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Olivier Rault | January 28, 2011 at 11:08 pm

Amazing photo. it is simply awesome ! I love it !

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- Kala | January 30, 2011 at 11:50 pm
  
  Thanks Olivier!
  
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yz | January 29, 2011 at 2:24 pm

fantastic close-up

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- Kala | January 30, 2011 at 11:50 pm
  
  Thanks yz
  
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Kathleen | January 29, 2011 at 11:45 pm

Perfect example of how something ordinary can be made extraordinary. You are so talented Kala.

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- Kala | January 30, 2011 at 11:51 pm
  
  Aww, thanks Kathleen.
  
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Visioplanet Photography | January 31, 2011 at 1:21 am

Details after all, are the loveliest thing about macros.. Lovely bokeh.. Nicely done Kala.

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- Kala | January 31, 2011 at 9:23 pm
  
  Thanks so much!
  
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Evelyn | January 31, 2011 at 6:50 am

Fabulous details.

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- Kala | January 31, 2011 at 9:23 pm
  
  Thanks Evelyn
  
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DomLortha | January 31, 2011 at 2:15 pm

Very good rendering of the textures, and a perfect use of focus! Great!!!
have a nice day.

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- Kala | January 31, 2011 at 9:23 pm
  
  Thank you !!
  
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Cerstin | February 18, 2011 at 2:22 am

It`s really another thing what I see here – wonderful macro from a ordinary kitchen thing.

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- Kala | February 19, 2011 at 11:04 pm
  
  Thanks Cerstin
  
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