Abstract Bicycle derailleur and chain

Bicycle derailleur and chain · **2 Likes**

Here is a macro I did of my soon-to-be-cleaned bicycle derailleur and chain.

Click on the image for the LARGE version!

Lots of texture and detail from the FA50mm and K3!

**Sailor** · 02-06-2014, 02:28 PM

Interesting picture, Lauren - a few days ago I clean the derailleurs and chains our bikes, so this scene is very familiar to me!

Jer

**Kerrowdown** · 02-06-2014, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by First Poster

Here is a macro I did of my soon-to-be-cleaned bicycle derailleur and chain

That's rather a good detailed shot.

As you say its time for the mechanic in a can, good old WD 40, cleans most things with just a wipe.

j2photos · 02-06-2014, 02:52 PM

Super detailed, It is always cool when you can get such an interesting shot from everyday items.

**LaurenOE** · 02-06-2014, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by Sailor

Interesting picture, Lauren - a few days ago I clean the derailleurs and chains our bikes, so this scene is very familiar to me!

Jer

I am shooting a "tool metaphor" for a work short, and I couldn't resist taking a few macro shots!

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

That's rather a good detailed shot.

As you say its time for the mechanic in a can, good old WD 40, cleans most things with just a wipe.

This will be one of the "before" pics!

Originally posted by j2photos

Super detailed, It is always cool when you can get such an interesting shot from everyday items.

The K3 and a good lens blows the doors off anything I have ever used before.
There is more detail than I ever could use!!!

Michael Piziak · 02-06-2014, 06:50 PM

Nice Macro !

zztopd · 02-06-2014, 07:54 PM

details of mechanisms devoted excellent

ausmoose · 02-06-2014, 10:24 PM

Don't worry - no need to clean the bike. Just edit it out in Photoshop!

gmans · 02-07-2014, 04:13 AM

My you use good gear.

slowpez · 02-07-2014, 09:02 AM

Wonderful macro and lovely detail.

**Kerrowdown** · 02-07-2014, 05:01 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

This will be one of the "before" pics!

So where's the after shots then?

**LaurenOE** · 02-07-2014, 05:47 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

So where's the after shots then?

I *just* finished doing the clean/overhaul!
Ugh..there was more that I needed to clean/fix up than I originally thought!

New cables, and a total tear down was on order today!!!

Tomorrow I will have the *after" pics!

**LaurenOE** · 02-08-2014, 03:54 PM

Here is the "After" and a few more!

Click on the image(s) for the LARGE version!

**Kerrowdown** · 02-09-2014, 02:13 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Here is the "After" and a few more!

Well you can certainly see the difference, I guess now the machine will run sweeter too.

Bramela · 02-09-2014, 02:16 PM

Great shots, love the B&W.

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02-06-2014, 02:28 PM	#2
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Interesting picture, Lauren - a few days ago I clean the derailleurs and chains our bikes, so this scene is very familiar to me! Jer

02-06-2014, 02:38 PM	#3
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by First Poster Here is a macro I did of my soon-to-be-cleaned bicycle derailleur and chain That's rather a good detailed shot. As you say its time for the mechanic in a can, good old WD 40, cleans most things with just a wipe.

02-06-2014, 02:52 PM	#4
j2photos Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Manteca, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,653	Super detailed, It is always cool when you can get such an interesting shot from everyday items.

02-06-2014, 04:27 PM	#5
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Interesting picture, Lauren - a few days ago I clean the derailleurs and chains our bikes, so this scene is very familiar to me! Jer I am shooting a "tool metaphor" for a work short, and I couldn't resist taking a few macro shots! Originally posted by Kerrowdown That's rather a good detailed shot. As you say its time for the mechanic in a can, good old WD 40, cleans most things with just a wipe. This will be one of the "before" pics! Originally posted by j2photos Super detailed, It is always cool when you can get such an interesting shot from everyday items. The K3 and a good lens blows the doors off anything I have ever used before. There is more detail than I ever could use!!!

02-06-2014, 06:50 PM	#6
Michael Piziak Closed Account Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: West Virginia Posts: 2,815	Nice Macro !

02-06-2014, 07:54 PM	#7
zztopd Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 956	details of mechanisms devoted excellent

02-06-2014, 10:24 PM	#8
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Don't worry - no need to clean the bike. Just edit it out in Photoshop!

02-07-2014, 04:13 AM	#9
gmans Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Hunter Valley,NSW, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,466	My you use good gear.

02-07-2014, 09:02 AM	#10
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,462	Wonderful macro and lovely detail.

02-07-2014, 05:01 PM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by LaurenOE This will be one of the "before" pics! So where's the after shots then?

02-07-2014, 05:47 PM	#12
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown So where's the after shots then? I just finished doing the clean/overhaul! Ugh..there was more that I needed to clean/fix up than I originally thought! New cables, and a total tear down was on order today!!! Tomorrow I will have the *after" pics!

02-08-2014, 03:54 PM	#13
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Here is the "After" and a few more! Click on the image(s) for the LARGE version!

02-09-2014, 02:13 PM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,819	Originally posted by LaurenOE Here is the "After" and a few more! Well you can certainly see the difference, I guess now the machine will run sweeter too.

02-09-2014, 02:16 PM	#15
Bramela Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Newcastle Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,284	Great shots, love the B&W.