Safety sells
London, ON, June 2011
I don't have a whole lot of rules in my life, but one that does pop up fairly regularly is this: Look closely. When you narrow your view, lean in and squint your eyes just so to focus in on a specific detail, you see things you might have otherwise missed.
And as the photo of the rear end of a black Volvo XC90 attests, you don't have to go all the way in to see more. Sometimes, just a slight amount of zeroing in is enough to get a fresh perspective. So that's what I'd like to accomplish over the next week. Thematic's "It's in the details" theme will challenge us to isolate things a bit, to stop looking at the big picture and instead look at one or two of the details that contribute to it.
I think it'll be fun, and I hope you'll think so, too.
Your turn: Please share a picture that reflects this week's "it's in the details" theme, or find something you've already posted online. Leave a comment here letting folks know where to find it. Drop in on other participants, and feel free to repeat the process throughout the week. If you're new to Thematic, just click here for more details on how it works. You'll be glad you did.
Love the almost-parallel, sweeping lines that take center stage in this shot of the Volvo. It’s a fun house shot that seems to draw the viewer right in… until you bump your nose on the reflector.
ReplyDeleteDetails, details… the theme this week is perfect for the neat little twist I’m serving up at the ole homestead this week.
I love your take on this theme!
ReplyDeletehere's mine:http://afreshstartwithkalei.blogspot.com/2011/09/tp-164-its-in-details.html
Just stopping in to say "HI!" and share my view. I know it's been awhile, but hopefully I can get back in the groove.
ReplyDelete~Vicki~
http://vickijf.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-in-details-thematic-photographic.html
Okay, here's mine:
ReplyDeletehttp://apaperbackwriterphotos.blogspot.com/2011/09/photo-non-contest-164-its-in-details.html
Love the reflection I see!
ReplyDeleteHere is my take; http://fredamans.blogspot.com/2011/09/thematic-photographic-in-details.html
Love the just right detail of the curves of the Volvo!
ReplyDeleteLoved this theme too and had to add mine-
http://aeria-wordsinflight.blogspot.com/2011/09/thematic-photographic-its-in-details.html
Thanks for the inspiration!
Oh Carmi this is an excellent theme, thank you! Your photo is in perfect detail....quite a tail-light too! I've already seen Kalei's stunning detail, and eager to view the others. Here is my offering
ReplyDeletehttp://twincitiesblather.blogspot.com/2011/09/thematic-photographic-164-its-in.html
Hi C! Here's my take: http://zestoflemons.blogspot.com/2011/09/tiny-spiral.html :)
ReplyDeleteHi, here is my entry:
ReplyDeletehttp://tinaspicstory.blogspot.com/2011/09/heart-of-stone.html
Have a nice day :)
Great Challenge, Carmi! I love these details Hope you enjoy them!
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ReplyDeleteI’ve reverted to a previous post this week. I hope you enjoy digging into the lava in Lost World or Hidden Gem’
ReplyDeleteGreat Topic! I love your photo and so many others. As it's been said, with such a wide open topic it's great to see all the different interpretations. Awesome :D
ReplyDeleteHere's mine! Cheers, tracey
http://summersmack.blogspot.com/2011/09/my-thematic-photographic164-entry.html
Interesting photo and project!
ReplyDeleteI just found your website via summersmack / tracey.
Maybe this one fits the theme "Its in the details".
http://sara-myeyeinphotography.blogspot.com/2011/09/entwine-love.html
Ok, found one:
ReplyDeleteIf I remember how to form a link.
I need to spend some more time with my 105mm Micro.
I've raided the files of village ohotos for this.
ReplyDeletehttp://bit.ly/pWFVVj
I've finally got some detailed pics of the Tawny Emperor butterfly. (I'd been trying for a while ;)
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Carmi, it's a great theme and would have attracted my attention even if you didn't start off with a stunning detail of a car --- any car! My entry is here. It's not shiny and sleek, but does represent another one of my passions.
ReplyDeleteThe Volvo shot is great, and I've had a really great time looking at everyone's posts on this theme - so much talent!
ReplyDeleteHere's mine.
good and brilliant photography :)
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I have my details post up!
ReplyDeletehttp://doves2day.blogspot.com
Here's my details.
ReplyDeleteFor Sara...my personal favorite you posted! So lovely- I tried to leave a comment but blogger was being unwilling! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHere’s one more for the road.
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