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On Boxing Day in 2025, I had the opportunity to take some close-ups of various models, which were mainly of Lilliput Lane scale models of various buildings. The detail in some of these models is breathtaking!

The models belong to close friend Phyllis Marshal of Kendal, so many thanks to her to allow me to do this.

1. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1/2sec @ f/5.6, ISO 100.

A teapot in the shape of a cabinet, why not?! I especially like this one due to the various items on this model, with all their incredible intricate details.

2. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 2sec @ f/14, ISO 100.

Fantastic detail on the various items here.

3. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1sec @ f/6.8, ISO 100.

Here we see the teapot on the shelf of the teapot-shaped cabinet!

4. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 2.5sec @ f/16, ISO 100.

Despite barely measuring a few centimetres across, the bag of tea here has clearly legible text and clear images, like the container next to it.

5. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1.6sec @ f/6.8, ISO 100.

This is the lid of the teapot, which I removed to take a photograph directly above; the text is incredibly small, yet actually readable, and not only that, has a consistent font, which I think is Times New Roman. I especially love the dividend card, which presumably is something that Ringtons used to do ‘back in the day’; and furthermore, this one is probably what they actually looked like!

6. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1.6sec @ f/11, ISO 100.

7. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 2sec @ f/14, ISO 100.

8. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8 + Elpro 1:1-1:2, 8sec @ f/22, ISO 100.

Getting in really close here, to focus on the window of the toy shop. Game of cricket anyone?

9. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1.6sec @ f/11, ISO 100.

Left: 10. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 0.8sec @ f/9.5, ISO 100.

Right: 11. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8, 1.6sec @ f/8, ISO 100.

Front and side view of another well-known building in Cumbria, the Chocolate House in Kendal.

12. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8 + Elpro 1:1-1:2, 8sec @ f/22, ISO 100.

Getting in really close to the church, where we see a marriage taking place; unfortunately there is damage to the grooms’ face, normally people get smashed after the church ceremony, not during. Or another way of looking at it, people getting off their face. I think that is enough puns.

13. Leica SL(601), Apo-Macro-Elmarit-R 100mm f/2.8 + Elpro 1:1-1:2, 5sec @ f/22, ISO 100.

The rear of one of the models, and going in close again, to focus on the bike, which measures barely a few milimeters across, but the main components are clearly visible.

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