October Random Challenge: Close-up Photo

Hey there Challengers! It's time for another random challenge! I've decided to focus on the photo for this challenge - specifically, a close-up or macro photo. I want to see your page showcase a photo of something close-up, either specifically photographed that way, or cropped to create your close-up shot. For my page, I actually went in a totally different direction than I had planned - I cropped my photo so that a lot of the "fluff" is gone, and instead focuses on Roxy's sweet face and paws hanging over her bed as she snoozes in the sun. But instead of using JUST the close up (which is what I had planned), I chose to also include a fair amount of the pavement she was laying on, so I have a large photo, but your eye is still drawn to the "close-up" part of the photo. I love how it turned out:



In addition to using a stellar close up photo, you will also need to remember: your page must contain at least 75% of Lilypad product. You should post your layout in this thread, as well as in the October Challenge Layouts thread so it can be tracked! And of course, your page should be posted in the Lilypad Gallery so we can leave lots of love!

The Lilypad uses a percent system for our challenges; the number of challenges you participate in determines the store discount you will receive at the end of the month:

2 challenges = 10% off
4 challenges = 20% off
6 challenges = 30% off

If you complete all 7 challenges, you will receive a coupon for 30% off, plus you will be entered to win a guest spot on the Lilypad Creative Team! The first six challenges will be posted on the first of the month; the seventh challenge is the BYOC challenge, which is posted on BYOC release day. Each page counts for one challenge (you cannot use one layout for multiple challenges).

Now, show me those close ups!