Here was an opportunity to practise using macro lenses or macro settings, or just get really close to small creatures or items. As ever, the result was some lovely pictures.
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Alister took his pictures using the Macro with Zoom setting on his camera

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Ann's pictures are close-ups of flowers
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Ann: We particularly liked the rose

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Macro photography is a favourite with Frances. This is a stunning picture of a bee on a flower head

Fungus on tree bark - larger than life-size
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Frances: Seed head

Drop of water on petal