After my literary close-up of Rome I started looking at a few photos that might match the theme. First up, a water drop-covered mushroom in the North Cascades.
A close-up of peeling birch at the Bloedel Reserve.
Getting close to a mound of white M&Ms at the New York M&M World’s Wall of Chocolate. 
Last, but certainly not least, a close-up of the original Piglet of Winnie the Pooh fame. I had to get close, he’s only 3 inches tall.
Are you ready for your close-up? If you would like to join in (everyone’s welcome!) here’s what to do:
- Create your own post and title it Travel theme: Close-up
- Include a link to this page in your post so others can find it too
- Get your post in by next Thursday, as the new travel theme comes out on Friday
- Don’t forget to subscribe to keep up to date on the latest weekly travel themes. Sign up via the email subscription link in the sidebar or RSS!
xxx Ailsa
Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot. – Charlie Chaplin
The trick to forgetting the big picture is to look at everything close-up. – Chuck Palahniuk
Where's my backpack? 
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Amazing photos!!! I love the water drops and the teddy bear (:
Here are my pics: http://mannalexandra.wordpress.com/2014/05/04/travel-theme-close-up/
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I also love the water drops best! Here’s my entry: http://geriatrixfotogallerie.wordpress.com/2014/05/04/travel-theme-close-up/
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Great close up photos, especially the first one! Her is mine; http://shareandconnect.wordpress.com/2014/05/04/spring-close-up/
Thank you, Ailsa!
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Marvelous closeup photo.
Here is my entry for the week.
http://ceenphotography.com/2014/05/04/travel-theme-close-up/
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Here’s my contribution, Ailsa – http://lynneayersbeyondthebrush.wordpress.com/2014/05/04/street-photography-close-ups/
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Wow what a great water drops photo!
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Enjoy the delicacy of desert blossoms.
http://woolyandraeski.com/2014/05/04/close-up/
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Here is my entry: http://wp.me/p2jE0a-Ar
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Good morning everyone! Here’s my entry: http://mithriluna.wordpress.com/2014/05/05/monday-morning-shower/
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The first dropped ice cream of Spring on Fifth Avenue… http://windagainstcurrent.com/2014/05/05/weekly-photo-challenge-travel-theme-spring-close-up-take-two/
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You have great close ups, love the water drops and the teddy is so sweet, poor thing. Here are my photos: http://irisgreenwald.wordpress.com/2014/05/05/travel-theme-close-up/
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I love your first and second shots particularly! Here’s my contribution to the theme: http://zimmerbitch.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/travel-theme-close-up/
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Hi Ailsa,
Thanks for another great challenge. Here is my response: http://naomibaltuck.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/ooh-la-la/
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Hi Ailsa, the drops on the mushroom are amazing. Love the macro.
Here is my go for this week. Not as macro as some of your shots, but close-up nonetheless.
https://christopheryardin.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/travel_theme-close-up/
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My close-ups, Ailsa, are all in my allotment. It’s amazing up there: http://wp.me/pKVAM-GN
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Hi, not sure if pingback worked earlier but here’s my entry for the theme 🙂
http://katpegimana.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/spot-the-bee/
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love your water drops! thanks! here’s my entry: http://lolawi.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/travel-theme-close-up/
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Hello Ailsa and fellow Travel Themers. Here’s my take on this week’s Close-up challenge. Better late than never!
http://stephenkellycreative.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/ailsas-travel-theme-close-up/
All I can do right now.
http://quotidianhudsonriver.com/2014/05/06/travel-theme-close-up-far-away/
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Ailsa, This weeks travel theme really got me thinking! And I ended up with this: Close-up with a twist!
http://jillscene.com/2014/05/07/up-close-and-personal-in-bangkok/
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Great challenge and lovely pictures… Here is my entry:
http://lumar1298.wordpress.com/2014/05/07/travel-theme-close-up/