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For "Looking close... on Friday!" - theme : "Earrings".

Strängnäs cathedral

The Old Town in Edinburgh consisted originally of the city's main street, now known as the Royal Mile, and the small alleyways and courtyards that led off it to the north and south.

A close is private property, hence gated and closed to the public, whereas a wynd is an open thoroughfare, usually wide enough for a horse and cart.

 

Dating back to 1450, Borthwick's Close takes its name from Lord Borthwick, a solicitor and Member of Parliament in the mid-15th century who built his residence there.

 

As a result of Edinburgh coming under frequent attack during conflicts in Scotland, the city experienced a high level of urban density, with closes tending to be narrow and surrounded by tall buildings on both sides, giving them a canyon-like appearance and atmosphere.

  

La vieille ville d'Édimbourg se composait à l'origine de la rue principale de la ville, aujourd'hui connue sous le nom de Royal Mile, et des petites ruelles et cours qui en partaient vers le nord et le sud.

Une « close » est une propriété privée, donc fermée au public, tandis qu'un « wynd » est une voie publique ouverte, généralement assez large pour laisser passer un cheval et une charrette.

 

Datant de 1450, Borthwick’s Close tire son nom de Lord Borthwick, un avocat et parlementaire du milieu du XVe siècle qui y avait fait construire sa résidence.

 

En raison des fréquentes attaques dont Édimbourg a été victime pendant les conflits en Écosse, la ville a connu une forte densité urbaine, les closes étant généralement étroites et entourées de hauts bâtiments des deux côtés, ce qui leur donne un aspect et une atmosphère de canyon.

 

Source: Wikipedia.

 

Edinburgh. Scotland.

In my garden taking pictures of little birds at my bird feeding place, this jackdaw with an attitude was so close that my 600mm prime lens could only take a close-up of this black bird species.

Found this at a tag sale.

Happy Looking Close On Friday

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This weeks "Macro Mondays" Theme of "Closed" had me unsure of what to photograph for a while. I was a little uninspired. I had a look through the photos today and saw a few thoughts I'd had already represented with some good photos.

 

I then decided to make my son's drinks bottle my subject and use a technique I'd used recently for the "Wheels" theme to actually close the bottle during the exposure and have it closed by the end. I also incorporated the "Complementary Colours" theme into the photo and selected a Green background with texture.

 

I do like photos with motion blur so I was happy to try this again.

Closing out what has become great blue heron week, this one gave me a nice up close opportunity.

 

Best when viewed large.

#CrazyTuesday #Closeuppackaging

Looking Close...on Friday! ~ Backside

 

Teddy, busy checking out his photos from the picnic

 

Thank you to everyone who pauses long enough to look at my photo. All comments and Faves are very much appreciated

feel so good !!

Kyoto, May 2021

I think this is a "Heath Spotted Orchid" Close but a little dark.. ID welcome..

Shot on Haldon Heath.. View On Black

  

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A Spoonbill flying nearby.

 

This one was at Orlando Wetands in early 2025. I need to start checking it out again.

Houghall Wood, Durham, UK

The Gherkin (30 St Mary Axe) seen from Gravel Lane in the City of London

Adult bald eagle in hoar frost, glad he stayed so still for me!

Looking Close ... On Friday ~ Key-chain

 

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Close-Up

 

Spring is here!

 

Looking close... on Friday, 13.10.2023 "Mushrooms"

 

Booklet from 1898

Edible Mushrooms

  

Hard to Believe this is a Scene really Close to Home here in Southern California, 10 minutes from home in Irvine there is some nice woodland brush areas and sometimes when I'm home I venture out early morning on the Weekends, and when the Fog rolls outs it creates a nice atmospheric scene

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Mr Bee enjoying lavender

[Sigma 50mm / 2.8 EX DG MACRO]

Northern Mockingbird

Head: Lelutka Ceylon EvoX

 

Shape: BFB (on Marketplace)

 

Skin:

Head: Dernier Kimiko Skin

 

Hair: Wasabi Ermahgerd Mesh Hair

Close Encounters - One of those special moments that is permanently etched in your mind when you encounter and photograph a creature of such stunning beauty.

Seijaku Dress (2016) by Iris van Herpen.

 

Exhibition "Sculpting the Senses", KunstHal, Rotterdam, the Netherlands.

 

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