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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[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thanks, Jane, for your honesty :) I wish I knew how the bokeh got to be pastel...LOL! The background in both cases is white or off white. I think Camilla fixed the eyes. I just want perfection ONCE. I wanted to try the ornaments shots and I really like it, but that is the great thing about photography...we all like different things, but can appreciate the work involved. Ronna hates the "looking down on" shot and I love that idea too. I must be weird :) Thank you so much! I value your opinion highly.

[Miss Ellie]

You don't have a long way to go Laurie...these are absolutely amazing...I truly thought a professional had done these...amazing...truly amazing:)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thank you so much!

[Donna K & Quincy]

I couldn't hang him so I put him on a stool instead. :>) As luck (or laziness) would have it my Christmas tree is still up.

[F, Calla & Luca]

Neat.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Donna, This is lovely and fun!

[Camilla and Darwin]

Donna I love this!

[Lonnie & Libby Lu]

Donna, I love this photo and the Snowman is so cute!  I think it is cool you still have your tree up!  More festive!

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Awesome, Donna.  Your snowman is great for winter.  Keep him out!  We have our decorations only half put away - an awkward part of the process.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

Wow!  I LOVE the first two of Vern and both of Fudgie.  I don't quite understand bokeh.

[Leslie and Halas]

These are great! I think 1 and 8 are my favorites. I like the shots others have posted, too.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Proving that things don't always go smoothly when dealing with dogs, balls, and bokeh lights. This is Fudge's way of saying, "are we done?"