Monday Macros = On the Inside

This week's Flickr theme is "On the Inside" and it took me on a journey!

Our theme explanation:

"Take inspiration from the color under the skin of a fruit, 
explore the inside space of a glass vase, the rarely seen inner workings of a watch
 or capture the life of a goldfish circling in its tank."

I settled on this shot..."on the inside" of my teacup.

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I shared this photo with three Macro groups.

First - a Flicker group, "Macro Mondays" (here),

then  "I heart Macro" a Sunday photo showcase

(here) at Studio Waterstone blog,

 

and  "Macro Monday" a Monday photo gallery

 (here) at Lisa's Chaos blog.
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Along the way, this theme became, "looking inside out"...
sometimes I over think things.

First I shot inside a vase on a wooden table and looking out.

I set the vase on a greeting card that was handy.
(I had a birthday a little while ago.)

The greeting card viewed through the side of  my vase shows

 more of the design on my card.

Next...

I shot inside a wine glass looking down and out, on that wood table.

 Looking through the wine glass side, viewing that same greeting card...
I got surreal results from the thick crystal.

My last experiment...
This one reminds me of an oil painting.
Here my lens is in a clear plastic bag viewing my baby roses.

I think I got off track a bit...

Maybe not...I could plead artistic license...right?
Kinda, sort of??

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"I never have taken a picture I’ve intended. They’re always better or worse."

– Diane Arbus

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Executing an idea can be tricky.

 It can lead you in a different direction, 

learning all the way and taking you to new places. 

 Sometimes good results, sometimes, not so good, but always interesting!
I love being in the moment behind my camera,

I'd say this was a good day...

Happy Click'n!