I’m afraid I’ve taken a very literal approach to today’s ‘watch’ theme. I had the grand total of twenty minutes between getting home from school and teaching my next pupil so time was very short and I found myself taking this literally against the clock. I’ve had this watch for ten years now and I must admit I hadn’t realised quite how battered the gold plating has become in places – there’s nowhere to hide such faults when you’re shooting with a macro lens!

Very nice, and I personally like the well worn look - makes it look like someone appreciates it :) McMommy · 2010-11-24: 11:45

Very personal interpretation and "rapid", if I dare to say, of the time which runs away at top speed ! josy63 · 2010-11-24: 11:50

A very matured look. Lovely! danrav · 2010-11-24: 11:50

Wonderful capture! Davorka · 2010-11-24: 11:52

Nice..... joycephotography · 2010-11-24: 12:11

Great composition. That really is the problem with macro though - if it ain't brand new it'll never look it. Jarvo · 2010-11-24: 12:16

Such a lovely stylish shot Helen. Lynda · 2010-11-24: 13:08

Nice Macro. MoMac · 2010-11-24: 13:11

I like it! Eiram · 2010-11-24: 13:45

Well done! Sometimes having a tight deadline works wonders! busybee36 · 2010-11-24: 13:46

Awesome composition! wildduck · 2010-11-24: 14:13

Hey we all look a little battered under the macro... its what gives us character...I prefer it that way :) cariad · 2010-11-24: 14:24

Again...just like your tap post....very cool image...metal and reflection is difficult to portray...well done on this Helen! ????? · 2010-11-24: 15:46

This is great! inspiredimages · 2010-11-24: 16:22

Beautiful solution !!! LAZYWASP · 2010-11-24: 17:15

it's still quite beautiful!!!! urmysunshine · 2010-11-24: 18:06

very nice shot! ????? · 2010-11-25: 20:01

This turned out wonderfully! Well done. The details are fantastic. SunflowerGirl · 2010-11-25: 21:36

interesting choice of focus point with the shallow Dof.. one can read much into that. slowpete · 2010-11-26: 00:23

Great shot alison · 2010-12-20: 18:05

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