PBarnes Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 May is a big month in the northern hemisphere for flowers. For this month’s layout contest we’re going to give a little twist on the usual flower photos. We want you to try your hand at extreme close ups. Be creative in point of view and angle. Even most point-and-shoot cameras have a close up mode. Do the best you can with the equipment you have and scrap a layout with a photo or two – or three. Your submission will be judged on its merit as a layout, not necessarily the photography. Post your layouts in the May Layout Contest Gallery by midnight Mountain Time on May 31st to be eligible to win one of two gift certificates to the Scrap Girls Boutique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenrou Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Out of the Darkness Here's one. Hmmmmm, what can I say.:lol:I've been thinking of something like this, elthough not my usual style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PolkaDot Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Great idea, Pat! You always come up with clever contests....do you ever dream them up? I mean, in your dreams? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieT Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Come on flowers, get blooming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-M Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Nice challenge and as I am always taking flower photos I should have no difficulty in doing this challenge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 This sounds like such fun! Most of my flowers are in full bloom right now so I'll see what I can do! Great idea, Pat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndee Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Great challenge, can't wait to see what you all come up with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syndee Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Out of the Darkness Here's one. Hmmmmm, what can I say.:lol:I've been thinking of something like this, elthough not my usual style. Left you some love Jean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandiC. Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 Perfect! I just got done taking some flower photos in Omaha this weekend. Got an idea percolating through my brain. Hope I can pull something together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted May 2, 2012 Share Posted May 2, 2012 I'm waiting for the dew to dry outside so I can get some pictures this morning. I love close-up shots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PBarnes Posted May 2, 2012 Author Share Posted May 2, 2012 I don't think of them all on my own. My partner in crime is Carla (CRS). I thought of an idea for those with P&S cameras. Put it on the highest megapixel setting, get as close as you can and still be in focus, and then take your photo. Then, in your software, crop in on an interesting part of the flower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted May 4, 2012 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Still working on getting that close up shot - the ones I've taken are hmmmmmm........not so good yet! LOL but I'm trying! I do like this challenge! Thank goodness we have the whole month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eden Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 The weather is turning cooler, here in Australia, as we head towards our winter. While there are still some flowers around, I love these fruiting palms: Autumn: May Downunder - Close-Up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Rain, rain go away so I can get a pic of my flowers - with my one good eye, that is! LOL LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandiC. Posted May 8, 2012 Share Posted May 8, 2012 Here is my contribution. I love flowers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieT Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Here is mine Freesia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-M Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I hope it was okay to use a photo I had taken earlier this year. It was a photo I have been itching to get scrapped so thought I would use it for this challenge: Paw Paw Snail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara Arell Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 We have had nothing but rain and thunderstorms here lately and I have not taken any pictures of my flowers yet - in fact, the rain has been so heavy that my roses look awful - what few are even there! Still working on getting pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetC Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Lovely theme. Hoping to find some scrapping time for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetC Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Aha - grandson conked out early- got to do a LO. Here's Spring Blooms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nica Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Here is my LO: Beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiza126 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Great idea!! I think I have some fun flower closeups at home. I might have to put together a layout just for fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenna Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Unexpected Beauty Here is mine - a chance to scrap some pics I took a while back & haven't taken the time to do anything with yet. Although I like the pom-pom flowers close up, I sure wish that "alien weed" would quit growing in my yard!!! It weaves through my St Augustine & spreads like a groundcover until it sends up these tiny lavendar pom-poms. When you touch it the leaves fold up instantly - kinda creeps the kids out! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjc Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 her is mine thanks for the challenge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BetC Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 This is a redo of an earlier LO. Here's Bluebells Ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorunswithscissors Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 Gorgeous layout Jenna! I especially love the closeups -- great job! Unexpected Beauty Here is mine - a chance to scrap some pics I took a while back & haven't taken the time to do anything with yet. Although I like the pom-pom flowers close up, I sure wish that "alien weed" would quit growing in my yard!!! It weaves through my St Augustine & spreads like a groundcover until it sends up these tiny lavendar pom-poms. When you touch it the leaves fold up instantly - kinda creeps the kids out! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandiC. Posted May 27, 2012 Share Posted May 27, 2012 Got some new flower photos from Shore Acres State Park last week and had to do another LO. Rhododendrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jode2771 Posted May 29, 2012 Share Posted May 29, 2012 Here is mine :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LenaLotta Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Just realized I had put the LO in the gallery but not linked it here! Spirea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorac Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Here is my layout for the May Layout Contest: Colorful Blooms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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