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Close Up

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For Cee’s Black and White Photo Challenge: Closeups or Macros

17 thoughts on “Close Up”

Lisa Coleman says:

July 16, 2020 at 6:59 pm

These are great close-ups! Love them both being in monochrome and sepia.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  July 16, 2020 at 7:07 pm
  
  Thanks Lisa.
  
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  1. Lisa Coleman says:
    
    July 17, 2020 at 11:29 am
    
    You are so welcome! 😊
    
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The Refection says:

July 16, 2020 at 11:47 am

Lovely Expression!!!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  July 16, 2020 at 5:17 pm
  
  Thanks!
  
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oneletterup says:

July 16, 2020 at 10:36 am

So much history in the tree stump. And so much yet to come with that sweet girl 🙂

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  July 16, 2020 at 5:14 pm
  
  Yes! to both.
  
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Cee Neuner says:

July 16, 2020 at 10:06 am

Congratulations! I have selected your post to be featured on Cee’s Black & White Photo Challenge.
https://ceenphotography.com/2020/07/16/cees-black-white-photo-challenge-cameras-photographers-or-equipment/
Hope you have a terrific weekend.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  July 16, 2020 at 10:27 am
  
  That is awesome! Thanks so much.
  
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  1. Cee Neuner says:
    
    July 16, 2020 at 10:29 am
    
    My pleasure 😀
    
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Heart to Heart says:

July 15, 2020 at 12:23 pm

Love the smile!

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  July 15, 2020 at 2:34 pm
  
  Very impish that girl. Thanks.
  
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Cee Neuner says:

July 15, 2020 at 12:09 pm

V.J. These are marvelous photos for this week’s close ups 😀

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  July 15, 2020 at 2:32 pm
  
  Thanks Cee. Was looking for something fun.
  
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Liz Gauffreau says:

July 15, 2020 at 7:09 am

I like how the first photo is cropped to show the texture. As for the second one, the smile says it all.

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1. V.J. Knutson says:
  
  July 15, 2020 at 7:29 am
  
  Thanks Liz. I am fascinated by that old stump, and as you said, the second photo speaks for itself.
  
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