It’s not a Muppet, of course. It’s simply the eyepiece of an antique mechanical kaleidoscope.
This is the front-on view of the Mystery Object I posted a few hours ago.
I do not crop, enhance or post-edit my images in any way. Shot with a Pentax K100D, using a Sigma 18-125mm lens. F5.6, 1/60 sec, ISO 800, focal length 125mm.
Featured by my co-host in PASSIONATE ABOUT VINTAGE, May 2010.
Comments
He looks cute. Wouldn’t eat much either. Nice image.
Thank you – low maintenance, no noise and no grocery bills!
– David McMahon
This is superb work !! – Colin

Thanks very much, Colin. The whole contraption and its clever assembly had me completely mesmerised!
– David McMahon
nice shot
Thanks very much, JustArt – it’s an amazing piece of art.
– David McMahon
LOL! this is great, David! Love it… and I’m happy to accept it into Depth of Field! :)
Thanks so much, Jen, on both counts!
– David McMahon
Fantastic shot!
Thank you, Shulie – it is a very cleverly constructed piece of equipment.
– David McMahon
Your cohosts,
Cee and Chris
Thank you, Cee and Chris.
– David McMahon
lovely shot again dear David.
Thanks very much, Lorena. It was a remarkable piece of equipment.
– David McMahon
Like a metal interpretation of a big-eyed, watchful meerkat! Wonderful!
Thank you, Gemma – that’s a great description. Thank you for the honour of having this image featured.
– David McMahon
Awesome! :-D