Friday, 03 July 2009

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    Get Closer
    By Seals & Crofts
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    How Close Can We Get?

       What is your comfort level with, "Up close"?  Is your space small and set apart from others?  I like up close, but have been known to tell people when they've invaded my space.  It doesn't happen very often, as my space is pretty open and vast in area.  I like people, places and things, so it takes quite a bit of "too much" to make me feel uncomfortable with "close". 

      The Weekly Photo Challenge is Super Close Up as suggested by: TressaD

    Close Reflection

       The classic car show came to Pismo Beach recently.  This Rolls Royce was gorgeous and I enjoyed getting close to it.  Look at the face on the hood mount. Totally Zen! Lets roll, baby!

    Close Up Under

       This flower is beautiful.  It opens up and the beauty of it is at a different angle.  You have to look under it to see the color in the petals.  I use it as an example of perspective with my children.  See that tiny drop of dew?  You wouldn't if you didn't change the angle you viewed it.  You have to get up close to see it.

    Fireplace

      Next week I'll be up close to this space. It is the fireplace at the Cambria Pines Lodge in Cambria, California.  There are a few of these for your dining pleasure.  The stone and brick work are amazing.  I will be sitting there and gazing at this lovely sight.  Can you imagine the light from the fire on these colors?  Maybe you need to get closer to see.

    Light Show    Independence Day!  Oh yeah!  I'm all about personal, public, and individual ideas yet to be about our independence.  The personal successes are my favorite, but as an American, I take my independence seriously.   I know it takes "We The People" to make it a good place to be. The smiles on our faces, the positive outlook we hold dear, as we celebrate our freedoms is good medicine for all.  I like to get up close to that idea as much as possible. 

       I hope, no matter what you do this weekend, or who you are, that you find yourself in good company.  Family, friends, and maybe a few new people.  The closer you get, the more interesting it becomes.  Take a look around you and if you're not sure what you see, get closer.  Enjoy!

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