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Macro Madness – guess what? Answers below, but not necessarily in the right order.
Thanks Pete, it was a camera club outdoor meeting to do Macro – I only use my phone for photography while others are busy adjusting their lenses and settings!
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Great photos! Love the chains.
Dorset is a lovely place isn’t it? We’ve camped there a few times.
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Thanks Paul. Yes Dorset certainly is and very varied. Funny that this part of Dorset used to be Hampshire!
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Those acanthus pods look quite different close up. (Assuming that’s what they are.)
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I have no idea what they are Audrey, but I shall look up Acanthus. I was amazed how this one looked, close up.
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I looked up Acanthus and with all the varieties I’m sure this is one of them.
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The one in your photo looked like one in my garden.
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I like the combination of the old rusty chain with the shiny lock.
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Yes Pete, I guess someone was too mean to buy two new padlocks!
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Stunning images too difficult to pick a favourite 🙂
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Thanks Carol.
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Nice close-ups, Janet. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks Pete, it was a camera club outdoor meeting to do Macro – I only use my phone for photography while others are busy adjusting their lenses and settings!
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You have mermaids there. 🙂
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Yes mermaids get washed up on our beach all the time!
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wonderful photos, Janet. I liked the one of the people relaxing on the beach
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Thanks Jim, yes the pier is a good place to spy from, I mean get human interest shots.
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there’s a fine line between spying and just people watching… 🙂
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