FunctionallyUnfunctional

We had a minor ice event but it gave me an excellent opportunity for more experimentation with some of my "broken" gear. After reverse mounting my Minolta 35 to capture some macro (previous post) I decided to play with a   normal focal length lens. These images were shot with an old Sears brand 135 Nikon mount lens. Ricoh made these lenses apparently. The aperture wasn't working properly so it was discarded. However, the removal of a few screws holding the rear mounting ring on led me to the problem and now it's working just fine. Mounted to my broken 7D I created these images. So, once again, I've proven to myself, and hopefully the reader, you don't necessarily need the shiniest, newest equipment to create good photographs.

I picked up a Minolta 35mm 2.8 lens recently. Yes, a non-Nikon mount lens has been added to the arsenal. The 35 allows for extreme close up but at a bit less magnification than the 28mm Sigma I previously mounted. And I've heard these Minolta lenses were good reverse macro lenses so I needed to give it a try. We had some freezing rain this morning so it gave me a great opportunity to take the 7D and Minolta lens out for some abstracts. My favorite was this ice-scape image...  But I had fun finding other interesting contrasts and patterns as well... I like the contrast of the ice against this piece of broken tree. The edge of a broken layer of ice. Droplet Textures and Colors Life encapsulated. As I continue to create with my discarded, broken gear my "functional" gear is collecting more and more dust. I'm actually really enjoying finding what I can piece together and make work. It continues to be a rewardin...