Sliver/Gold Verwundetenabzeichen with strange clip.

[Adrian]

i must say, however, that this little badge is generating discussion, pondering, and critique far beyond what might have been expected when Gunny first picked it up.

But much better than a list of one liner comments.

It's good to see a decent discussion going and generating some good points in a well presented manner!

[Gunny Hartmann]

Thank you all so much for the discussion, it's great to see so much interest. Yes i'll admit to anyone i aint the worlds best photographer, i'll try to get some more shots tomorrow in natural light.

[tempelhof]

what kind of camera are you using?

[Wagriff]

Sad to say, though, it's all academic. Even if this were an absolutely original badge(which I do not believe it is, of course), it's horridly worn down almost to oblivion and has been drastically mutilated, losing all of it's "original" hardware and having a big strange Clip of some sort glob-soldered onto it's back. Monetary value? Zippo, I'd have to say. About all it might be useful for would be to shim beneath a wobbly table leg...

[tempelhof]

hahahaha! nooooo! i have this image of visiting a friend for coffee at a particularly stable table, only to look down and find it's been made that way by the judicious placement of an SWB.

i mean sure... it's worth nothing. but it provides a decent exercise with respect to practicing your critiquing skills. that's got to be worth something in this endless endeavor we're all wallowing in!

[Adrian]

If anyone visits William, it might be worth remembering to check under the legs of his furniture. You might just find a DKiG or the odd Blut Ordern lying about the place.......

[Gunny Hartmann]

what kind of camera are you using?

Sony a200, lens is a tamron 70-300 with a macro setting.

[Adrian]

Sony a200, lens is a tamron 70-300 with a macro setting.

I've got one of those lenses which can take some superb close ups in the right conditions. The lens needs to be a little way away from the subject though. For proper macro shots, you need a dedicated macro lens. Is the Tamron the only lens you have with the camera?

[Gunny Hartmann]

I've got one of those lenses which can take some superb close ups in the right conditions. The lens needs to be a little way away from the subject though. For proper macro shots, you need a dedicated macro lens. Is the Tamron the only lens you have with the camera?

It's the only lens i have with a macro capability, maybe i do need a dedicated macro lens for this forum!...

[rbminis]

Take your photos from a little further away so the lens can focus. The rest can be done with a photoshop program.
Ralph.