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Saturday, April 6, 2013

[Focus on Life Week 14] Up Close

It's Week 14 at Ms. Sally Russick's Focus on Life at The Studio Sublime:  "Up Close."  Our task this week was to use our macro shot to see how close we could really get.

This afternoon, we went to the Japanese Garden and enjoyed every minute of it!
Take a look at these pine needles... I love the fresh green color!

This lovely azalea was just screaming "shoot me!"  The stamens look so delicate and very dainty.

This last photo is the post of the bridge taken by the pond.  It's so rustic, weathered and very nice!  I like how you can see the stream of water in the background.

I had a nice time taking macro shots of objects of nature.  I usually take macro photos of my craft projects, polymer clay, jewelry and handmade cards so this was a great challenge.

Get ready to be Up Close with the other participants HERE.

Have a great weekend!
♥  Michelle  ♥
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20 comments:

  1. aneri_masiApril 6, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    Love the weathered wood...those layers and rings! I bet they have seen a lot!

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  2. AnonymousApril 6, 2013 at 1:23 AM

    Lovely photos, Michelle. I feel like I could reach out and touch or smell the plants! Very cool shot of the bridge post!

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  3. ClaireApril 6, 2013 at 1:34 AM

    wonderful, wonderful photos - i especially like the dried, weathered post - stunning detail!
    have a very happy saturday :)

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  4. Paula, Chief Bead OfficerApril 6, 2013 at 4:35 AM

    Love, love, love the pine needles photo. I probably would have walked right by but you helped us take a moment to appreciate its singular beauty.

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  5. IslandgirlApril 6, 2013 at 5:31 AM

    the post is neat! Flowers are so pretty in macro... fields of flowers always seem to get lost!

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  6. Beti HorvathApril 6, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Loved the center of the bunch of pine needles. We can really see patterns this way that may have escaped the eye. Nice display!

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  7. AdrienneApril 6, 2013 at 6:10 AM

    Beautiful!

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  8. Empty nester at lastApril 6, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    Gorgeous photo's. I love the one of the pine needles. So clean, crisp makes you want to just sit and gaze. Thanks for the mini tour!

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  9. AliceApril 6, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Great photos! I love the textures in the first and last photos. And the azalea is gorgeous!

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  10. Becky PancakeApril 6, 2013 at 8:35 AM

    Great pics Michelle.The azalea is my favorite.

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  11. UnknownApril 6, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Beautiful photos - a Japanese garden would be a lovely place for this prompt. I love the detail that macro gives!

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  12. Therese's TreasuresApril 6, 2013 at 9:21 AM

    Beautiful shots!
    Therese

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  13. brokenteepeeApril 6, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    I love the azalea shot. So pretty

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  14. TanyaApril 6, 2013 at 7:52 PM

    Those are gorgeous photos. I love the colors in the first few and the last one is just amazing.

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  15. AnnetteApril 6, 2013 at 11:13 PM

    I would love to spend the day at a Japanese Garden! Your macros are beautiful!

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  16. Courtney BreulApril 7, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    Beautiful shots!

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  17. ShelApril 7, 2013 at 11:05 AM

    Super macros shots, but that azalea,..wow,...it's reaching right out there! Awesome shot!

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  18. Mystic IndigoApril 9, 2013 at 8:33 PM

    It is just so cool what you can find with your camera!! I love that soft pink flower...gorgeous!

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  19. glassbead, isinglass designApril 10, 2013 at 5:33 PM

    What nice photos! Getting up close to plants is always eye opening!

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  20. Laura TwifordApril 10, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Great shots for this week's prompt! I love the pine needles, the crispness and details I could just about smell it! Beautful!

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