Let me paint you a scene. It’s Sunday. The weather? Predictably terrible (because why wouldn’t it be?). My Canon R5 and trusty EF100 f/2.8L Macro lens are just sitting there, staring at me. I’m in the kitchen waiting for water to boil—yes, thrilling times—and instead of doomscrolling on my phone, I thought, “Why not shoot something?”
Enter: these Bitcoin macro shots. Kitchen sink. No extra lighting. Dinner on the stove. I was multitasking like a Gen X boss—cooking pasta and trying to make crypto look artsy. Lazy? Definitely. Fun? Absolutely.
Gear, Effort, and Lack of Lighting
If you’ve ever used the Canon R5 paired with the EF100 f/2.8L Macro lens, you know this combo doesn’t need much to shine. It’s razor-sharp and turns “regular objects” into something you’d want to print out and frame. But—and this is a big but—lighting matters.
Did I set up fancy lights or backdrops? No. This was peak laziness. Natural kitchen light + sink reflections = just okay. The lighting isn’t perfect, but hey, we’re not shooting the cover of Forbes. This was a creative outlet while I waited for my pasta to stop being raw.
The Photos: When Macro Meets Crypto
- Bitcoin Meets the Circuit Board
First shot: a gold Bitcoin placed on top of an old motherboard I had lying around. (Side note: I should probably clean out my junk drawer.) The textures of the coin’s detail against the tech background create this “old meets new” vibe—like someone trying to explain Bitcoin to their grandpa.
- Bitcoin on the Keyboard
Next up, Bitcoin on a keyboard. Symbolism alert. You know, because crypto = digital currency. Deep stuff for a lazy Sunday. The black keys contrast beautifully with the gold of the coin, and I love how the sharpness of the macro lens picks up those etched details. Even when you’re just messing around, good gear delivers.
- Bitcoin and the Chart
This one’s for the traders. A Bitcoin coin sitting in front of a price chart—because what’s crypto without some market drama? Green candles, red candles, and the ever-present “is it going to the moon, or straight to zero?” tension. If you’ve ever stared at a chart and felt personally attacked, this shot is for you.
- Bitcoin and Dollar Bills
Finally, the “money shot”—literally. Gold Bitcoins scattered across some $100 bills. I threw in a slightly different bronze coin for variety because, well, I like options. The contrast of old-school cash with shiny crypto feels ironic and a little cheeky, which I’m all for.
The Lazy Photographer’s Takeaway
Sometimes, creativity hits when you’re least expecting it—like when you’re bored out of your mind waiting for pasta water to boil. You don’t need perfect lighting or an elaborate setup to shoot something cool. Just grab what you’ve got, find a decent background, and let your gear do the heavy lifting.
Tips for a lazy macro session:
- Work With What You Have: Your kitchen sink? Perfect. Junk drawer props? Even better.
- Macro Finds Beauty in the Small: The EF100mm f/2.8L Macro can make anything—coins, keyboards, a single hair—look epic.
- Perfection Isn’t the Point: These shots aren’t flawless, but they were fun to create. And that’s what matters.
So, while the pasta water eventually boiled, I walked away with these macro photos, proving you don’t need much to scratch that creative itch. Next time you’re bored at home, grab your camera, shoot some small stuff, and see what happens.
Because who says lazy Sundays can’t be productive?
📸 Captured & Edited
Shot with: Apple iPhone 14 Max Pro
Edited using: Lightroom Mobile & Skylum Luminar AI
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