get a grip
This is a close-up of the handle of a tap wrench which I have used many, many times. This wrench is at least 50 years old and is probably more than 75 years old.
When you tap a piece of metal, you need to lubricate it to avoid damage to the tap and the new threads, oil being the most common lubricant. The little channels in this handle are meant to divert lubricant away from your hand so your hands do not slip. Who would have thought these little channels could be so cool looking? I think this ranks among my favorite monochrome photos.
I’ve used this wrench 100′s of times, never giving it a second thought. I was experimenting with photographic extension tubes and for this shot, I added a 31mm extension on my 100mm macro lens (if you really care about such things).
I converted to monochrome using Silver EFEX Pro using Ilford XP2 Super 400 film emulation.
A contribution The Weekend in Black and White 10.feb.2012 and Macro Monday
tap wrench
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It’s beautiful. It really is, very beautiful.
Fantastic. Great repetition and patterns. Small gem in an unexpected but obvious place. of course.
I love the way this photograph looks and would never have guessed what it was.
Expect the unexpected, just great!
nice macro, wayne!
Excellent photography.
Regards and best wishes
Great shot…;-D
Why is it that I never even think of photographing objects like this one?
A great macro and perfect for bw – amazing!
I love old tools, love the texture.
lol, you never know what to find when you get up close. They were great tool-makers at that time.
The texture is awesome!
I like this monochrome macro!
Ordinary things can be extraordinary beautiful.
You are really good at black and white macro!
Great shot! I love those patterns and textures. Well done!
Very creative and interesting. I love the title; “Get a Grip”! Have a great weekend. Mickie
A small piece of geniality!
God bless you!
Cezar
I love this photo…can feel the history in the image. The lighting is fantastic!
You are so far over my head with this process all I can say is GREAT JOB! Whatever you did turned out wonderfully. Of course, these types of shots are my favorites…what I call mundane, linear, curved, repetitive. Why they excite me I do not know, but I have caught the disease. I do so like your post this week. Glad you took time to stop, smell the roses, and then shoot one of your well used items. Nice work. genie
Great macro!
This does make for a neat photo. Leave it to a guy to think of photographing tools (just kidding around
Wonderful pattern, and a truly great macro!