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Weekend Project: "Utata in Miniature" - April 27, 2007

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i_am_curiouskiwi Posted 18 years ago

Last weekend, we spent our time taking photos of chairs. I was trying to find a creative way to do this, when I came across a tiny brass chair that was sitting on my bookshelf. I didn't take a photo of it, but it got me thinking that we've never done a project on "tiny things" or "miniatures". So how about this weekend we take photos of miniature things.

So, we're looking for 'miniature versions' of usually larger things.

Here's an example. It's a mini mini!

So let's see "utata in miniature".

Tag: utata:project=mini

As with all weekend projects, the idea is to make new photos for the theme. However, if you have one in your archives that is a perfect fit, feel free to tag it (three archival photos maximum).

Not sure how to participate? Check here for details.

Have fun!

Utata in Miniature on utata.org.

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Last weekend, we spent our time taking photos of chairs.  I was trying to find a creative way to do this, when I came across a tiny brass chair that was sitting on my bookshelf.  I didn't take a photo of it, but it got me thinking that we've never done a project on &quot;tiny things&quot; or &quot;miniatures&quot;.  So how about this weekend we take photos of miniature things.

So, we're looking for 'miniature versions' of usually larger things.

Here's an example.  It's a mini mini!

So let's see &quot;utata in miniature&quot;.

<b>Tag:  utata:project=mini</b>

As with all weekend projects, the idea is to make new photos for the theme. However, if you have one in your archives that is a perfect fit, feel free to tag it (three archival photos maximum).

Not sure how to participate? <a href="http://www.utata.org/quickhelp/project_primer.php">Check here for details</a>.

Have fun!

<b><a href="http://www.utata.org/project/mini/item/">Utata in Miniature</a> on utata.org.

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nahlinse Posted 18 years ago

another car from my archives:

(FORD AC Cobra 427 (1965))

jdleung Posted 18 years ago

Mini bus stop

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i_am_curiouskiwi Posted 18 years ago

One thing I wanted to clarify... the objects don't necessarily have to be 'models' of larger things, but anything that is tinier than what might be considered 'normal'. So, for example, this leaf on its own looks 'normal' but in this photo you can see that it is actually 'miniature'. :)

Moochin Photoman Posted 18 years ago

Fron my archive...

Giulia_ Posted 18 years ago

This is funny :) I will try

*Sabine* Posted 18 years ago

mini matchboxes ...

glistening smile [deleted] Posted 18 years ago

A couple from the archives...

Toy Tobermory

My Pocket Giraffe

Adam Graham Posted 18 years ago

Just for clarification, does the thing have to be mini or just look mini? Would tilt-shift miniature fakes count?

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Violentz Posted 18 years ago

"So, we're looking for 'miniature versions' of usually larger things."

I think "tilt-shift" is a different genre than photographing actual miniature things.

dcumminsusa Posted 18 years ago

Ha! My last Iron Photographer shot fits...

boundless year [deleted] Posted 18 years ago

At work one year there was a seminar on learning styles, led by a former teacher, who described an elementary school classroom situation where children described "infinity." One child gave a very bookish, dictionary description, and another said infinity was like Cream of Wheat box. The class was baffled, but the child explained: on the box is a picture of a chef holding a box of Cream of Wheat; and on that box of Cream of Wheat is a picture of a chef holding a box of Cream of Wheat; and on that box of Cream of Wheat is a picture of a chef holding a box of Cream of Wheat...

(I can't find an image of this box online, sorry.)

picsbymac Posted 18 years ago

Found this two weeks ago.

PeterPic Posted 18 years ago

@*sabine* : I had the same idea for my Crumpler matches - doh. Must engage brain again.

solecism Posted 18 years ago Edited by solecism (member) 18 years ago

the sky was perfect for this today.

ronWLS Posted 18 years ago

A miniature character

n-photoshare Posted 18 years ago

These are old. I'll be doing one this weekend
for another project, so, will have another few
to post.

encouraging effect [deleted] Posted 18 years ago Edited by encouraging effect (member) 18 years ago

How odd...my 'Utata Has Sole' submissions fit this bill perfectly too.

I'm going to try and come up with something new this weekend though.

wenjomatic Posted 18 years ago

Great and fun challenge! The kids are puzzled, I must admit.

Two Rams Crossing

Froggy Found A Puddle

wenjomatic Posted 18 years ago Edited by wenjomatic (member) 18 years ago

From my photostream, previously shot:

Rescue Gone Awry

Dalmation and Dancing Feet

Giulia_ Posted 18 years ago Edited by Giulia_ (member) 18 years ago

Find the tiny red insect on the stone

emdot Posted 18 years ago

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i_am_curiouskiwi Posted 18 years ago Edited by i_am_curiouskiwi (admin) 18 years ago

does the thing have to be mini or just look mini? Would tilt-shift miniature fakes count?

Whilst 'tilt shifting' is an interesting exercise (I've done several myself), for this project, It should really *be* miniature.

Utata in Miniature on utata.org.

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Marlene Ulate Posted 18 years ago

second wren [deleted] Posted 18 years ago

Mark ~ JerseyStyle Photography Posted 18 years ago

Hmmm...didn't have much to work with on this one...

Mike Palumbo Posted 18 years ago

Low Riders!

The 10 cent designer Posted 18 years ago

10 cent surgery

[phil h] Posted 18 years ago

ha!.. I remember playing that game a looong time ago.. bzzz... :)

oh, and since I just found myself working on a miniature that hangs right on my door:

alterednate Posted 18 years ago

Hey phil, fancy meeting you here at 2am on a saturday night (we need to get out more, no? ... and um, see you tomorrow...)

Here's my one and only tilt/shift fake that I've done...

Gwen's River City Images Posted 18 years ago

I've got a one from the archives.

thekidds Posted 18 years ago Edited by thekidds (member) 18 years ago

I made several pairs of earrings with miniatures a long time ago and these are the only survivors.

susiejulie Posted 18 years ago

from december, in an amsterdam shop window:

miniature cow covered in a haphazard tea service

Mark ~ JerseyStyle Photography Posted 18 years ago

Another take from me... (did it hit anyone else how we have to post the SMALL version of our shots? LOL!)

Monty Trent Posted 18 years ago Edited by Monty Trent (member) 18 years ago

Arthur's signal box . . . .

wenjomatic Posted 18 years ago Edited by wenjomatic (member) 18 years ago

One more... just because Sunday is another day...

I Just Can't Get Full

roxweb Posted 18 years ago

From the archive:

And, something new:

paul veraguth Posted 18 years ago Edited by paul veraguth (member) 18 years ago

It doesn't look it, but this is a macro shot. These flowers are each less than a quarter of an inch in width.

Alida's Photos Posted 18 years ago

from my archives, but I'm working on something new...

bosquetango Posted 18 years ago

I couldn't decide so I posted both. Close ups strain the limits of my little point and shooter but I wanted in on the fun!

vicki wolkins Posted 18 years ago

"I'll take the race car so I can get around the board faster."

blinked Posted 18 years ago

This is one of the most incredible miniatures I've ever seen. My mother-in-law Dona has made those all her life. She made tiny houses, christmas trees and ornaments (that's what this is). She completely personalized them, even sent one to the Queen of England ;)

shallow mailbox [deleted] Posted 18 years ago

Without cheating :P

Moochin Photoman Posted 18 years ago

carolinecohenour Posted 18 years ago Edited by carolinecohenour (member) 18 years ago

A miniature home, Where the Lilliputians Summer:

and miniature souvenirs from Mexico, Day of the Dead Reenactment by 2" Quartet at Sundown:

shallow mailbox [deleted] Posted 18 years ago

sorry, I forgot to tag :$

Alida's Photos Posted 18 years ago

...and a new one taken today.

puck90 Posted 18 years ago

imported cent [deleted] Posted 18 years ago

Mini rescue?

I was going to show my penis, now THAT is a miniture, but not in this thread!

-stacey- Posted 18 years ago

No flowers were harmed in the making of this photo

fuzzy judge [deleted] Posted 18 years ago

rt44man Posted 18 years ago

I had a little time today and happened across some little things in my drawer. Here is some of the results.

A tribute to all the ladies who sewed the canvas for the covered wagons

.eustace. Posted 18 years ago

artelisa Posted 18 years ago

love that theme !!
here are two tiny but realy bold blue chairs - taking a sunbath on the famous zebra-crossing of abbey road in london ... :)

encouraging effect [deleted] Posted 18 years ago

You know, I've been thinking about this, and while I *never* submit archive photos for weekend projects because I love taking new shots, I will for this one because it just fits it.

Wrayne Posted 18 years ago

wild goose chase Posted 18 years ago

I got these in Brazil - there's one for every occupation appparently!

*Sabine* Posted 18 years ago

Carlin Joe Posted 18 years ago

These photos are great fun, I wish I had more time to play. But finals will be over soon!

Elephi Pelephi Posted 18 years ago

Kaat Zoetekouw - Karin Elizabeth fotografie Posted 18 years ago

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Sam Turner Posted 18 years ago Edited by Sam Turner (moderator) 18 years ago

Insect macro warning. Insect macro warning. But sadly I have a dearth of miniature elephants or toy cars.

edit: they are mini dragonflies ... not immediately obvious as I couldn't quite persuade a 'normal' sized dragonfly to sit next to them for scale ... not while they procreated at any rate

Carlin Joe Posted 18 years ago

I don't know Sam. DD caught a ladybug and wanted me to take a photo of it, but I said it was the right size for a ladybug, it wasn't miniature for that!

getthebubbles Posted 18 years ago

Brett A. Fernau Posted 18 years ago

n-photoshare Posted 18 years ago

Muffet Posted 18 years ago

Decided not to use my small dogs from Small Dog Electronics again, and rummaged around to see what I had. Found miniature lovebirds AND a miniature sundial. At larger sizes, you can even see miniature schmutz (probably cat hair) between them.