Bokeh Lights, Bubbles, and Hanging Objects - Post Your Shots Here!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I have been practicing on getting a good photo with background bokeh lights. Of course, one thing to practice on is not enough for me and I had to add into the mix candy canes (blog to follow), hanging ornaments, beds, balls, and dogs. It has not been going smoothly and today I handed my new camera back to John and said, "keep it." My dramatic outburst is over and I decided to post a discussion where we can add similar shots, discuss techniques, camera settings, and give critiques.

Here is the best of what I have gotten so far and I know I have a long way to go. I have taken equal number of Fudge and Vern, but have been less successful with Fudge. They have been great models.

I will continue to update with pictures as I get the hang of things.

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#8

[DJ & Chance]

Love these. Laurie!  I've missed seeing your photos the past few weeks. My favorites are the first one of Vern and the last one of Fudge.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thanks, DJ. I have had nothing to show :)

[DJ & Chance]

That's very hard to believe! Are you using the new camera?

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Yes I am...see my explanation to Sandy :) LOL

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Sandy, Mainly, I am impatient and soon to be an inpatient :) I am doing too much without reading what I am doing. John got me a book for Christmas that reads like a wordy textbook to me and I just ordered a simpler one and that is going to help. Instead of taking simple shots, I decided to use a tripod for the first time, hang ornaments all over the place, try to get bokeh shots, and figure out harsh lighting versus diffused lighting. I love the new camera and I'm going to take simpler shots this week and read more. Thank you!! Are you enjoying the new camera?

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

No, I did not. Thank you!!

[Laurie, Wally & Charlotte]

Hi Sandy and Laurie.  When I got my new Nikon, I went to Ken Rockwell's site and followed most of his suggestions for setting up my camera.  For the most part, I am pleased with his recommendations.  I agree that it's definitely worth your time to see what he has to say for your specific model.  

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thank you, Laurie! I appreciate the suggestion and will check it all out.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thanks, Sandy. I ordered a book and have been doing a lot of practicing. I read Ken Rockwell's reviews a lot before buying something.

[Linda and Jewel]

Wow these are great ! My favorite is #1 and #7. I am not sure Jewel would be such a good model. She would try to eat the bulbs I am sure, ;)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thanks, Linda!

[BG and Gavin]

Fabulous Laurie!  My fav is #8 of Fudge <3