I know, I know! Christmas is long over and NOW I'm uploading a Christmas photo that I actually shot today.
But, it's for the latest macro challenge, which is Christmas centrepiece, that ends today.
This centrepiece was made by my mother-in-law about 20 years ago. It has real pinecones and fabric poinsettias with mini-lights throughout. It really sets the table with a soft glow. (Although it is starting to show its' age with the pinecones drying out and dust accumulating on the flowers)
This was a tough challenge since it is supposed to be macro and this shot is more of a close-up than macro. I think everyone had the same problem, though, so I am in good company!
Better late than never to enter a challenge, I guess!
A lovely close up of the pine cones and poinsettias.
I found a definition of macro photography as photography producing photographs of small items larger than life size. I certainly think that you acheived that end.
VML how the POV on the pine cones makes them look like stacked walnuts. Now you're playing my tune ;-) Interesting when you perceive something quite different from what it really is.
@jenp I was really efficient this year and got my tree down on New Year's Day. One year though, it stayed up until March! @randystreat Thank you for the info on macro. I have always wondered about that ... I find that the line between macro and close-up is so blurry! @bella_ss I try to protect this lovely basket as best as I can but time and the dry winter air is starting to take its toll on it. I will hate the day I finally have to throw it out! @s4sayer Thank you for your kind words, Margo! I find it so interesting the many different ways people can view the same photo and see so many different things. @30pics4jackiesdiamond Well, Merry Christmas, Jackie! Hope you have a wonderful day with your girls.
I found a definition of macro photography as photography producing photographs of small items larger than life size. I certainly think that you acheived that end.
Oh, fab lighting here
@randystreat Thank you for the info on macro. I have always wondered about that ... I find that the line between macro and close-up is so blurry!
@bella_ss I try to protect this lovely basket as best as I can but time and the dry winter air is starting to take its toll on it. I will hate the day I finally have to throw it out!
@s4sayer Thank you for your kind words, Margo! I find it so interesting the many different ways people can view the same photo and see so many different things.
@30pics4jackiesdiamond Well, Merry Christmas, Jackie! Hope you have a wonderful day with your girls.