Strawberry macarons. First ever attempt

These beautiful French delicacies have been something I've admired for years but never attempted until today. 

I found a recipe of the bbc food website and halved it just to try. Here are a few photos of the different stages. 

Ready to go in the oven for 12 mins... Let's see. 

Ok first batch was a disaster for two reasons. I halved recipe but didn't half egg whites. In addition I think the oven was too hot. Going to try again tomorrow.