Travel theme: Close-up

Posted on May 2, 2014 by ailsapm

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.

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A close-up of peeling birch at the Bloedel Reserve.

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Getting close to a mound of white M&Ms at the New York M&M World’s Wall of Chocolate.   multiples m&ms new york

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.

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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
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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

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About ailsapm

Hi there! I’m Ailsa Prideaux-Mooney. I’ve lived in many places, and travelled to many more. I had a lot of fun getting there and being there, wherever there happened to be at the time. I climbed a castle wall in Czesky Krumlov, abseiled down cliffs to go caving in the west of Ireland, slept on the beach in Paros, got chased by a swarm of bees in Vourvourou (ok that wasn’t fun, but it was exciting), learned flower arranging in Tokyo, found myself in the middle of a riot in Seoul, learned to snowboard in Salzburg, got lost in a labyrinth in Budapest and had my ice cream stolen by a gull in Cornwall. And I’m just getting started. If you’ve enjoyed what you’ve read so far, I’d love you to follow my travelogue - wheresmybackpack.com - and remember, anyone who tries to tell you it’s a small world hasn’t tried to see it all.
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  1. Pingback: Travel Theme: Close Up: It’s Time for Chickens | Photography Journal Blog

  2. Photography Journal Blog's avatar Photography Journal Blog says:
    May 7, 2014 at 4:25 am

    Chicken eggs:http://wp.me/p2owKx-CX The beginning of a journey for some 2nd graders.
    Cheers!

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  4. Vasilis Meschinis's avatar Vasilis says:
    May 7, 2014 at 5:40 am

    Thank you! It was fun to participate! Here is my entry:
    http://travellerstree.net/2014/05/07/travel-theme-close-up/

  5. Jemma Jones's avatar Jemma Jones says:
    May 7, 2014 at 6:58 am

    I am taking part in this theme as part of my Zero To Hero assignment; knowing me I will enjoy it and continue to do the themes in the future. Your posts always make me smile!

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  7. Oh, the Places We See's avatar Rusha Sams says:
    May 7, 2014 at 7:55 am

    Loved this challenge. It gave me a chance to try close-ups with my iPhone! http://ohtheplaceswesee.com/2014/05/07/travel-theme-close-up/

  8. Kris's avatar Kris says:
    May 7, 2014 at 8:59 am

    I love that Piglet toy! It looks well-loved. Here’s my entry: http://brain.queenkv.org/2014/05/06/travel-theme-close/

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  11. charleneoldham's avatar charleneoldham says:
    May 7, 2014 at 11:46 am

    Love the theme and the quotes!

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  13. Andrew Seal's avatar Andrew Seal says:
    May 7, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    A great theme Ailsa, which I’ve combined with the Weekly Photo Challenge. Piglet is a real star 🙂

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  21. ideflex's avatar ideflex says:
    May 8, 2014 at 8:50 am

    Another great selection you have come up with! Please have a look at

    Travel Theme: Close-up

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  23. A.PROMPTreply's avatar A.PROMPTreply says:
    May 12, 2014 at 5:31 pm

    Love your photos. Can’t wait to peruse your blog more! You sound ALOT more adventurous than I’ve been so far, but perhaps you will inspire me!

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  25. babsje's avatar babsje says:
    June 5, 2014 at 4:41 pm

    Bit late, sorry Ailsa, but I wanted to share these two who are unusually close up together.

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