Urban Snowman by taffy

Urban Snowman

Not what I had intended to post today. It was supposed to be this snowman, in the snow, with star shaped bokeh surrounding it from the lights in the background. I tried so many different settings, distance, etc., and everything failed miserably. I'll keep trying...for now, here's my compromise. Crystal ball snowman reflecting the building across the alley, processed in picmonkey.
Alternate macro in my extras: http://365project.org/taffy/the-also-ran-ph/2013-12-08
Landing at O'Hare: http://365project.org/taffy/special-photos/2013-12-07
Cute little snowman. I know what you mean about that bokeh! It took me forever to get my star-shaped bokeh but I did eventually.
December 9th, 2013  
You know what? It's all about showing up! I like what you did here
December 9th, 2013  
Is he blown glass?So sleek and pretty!The reflects are awesome and I like the mirrored lines from the chair.This is awesome,Taffy!
December 9th, 2013  
@mzzhope Thanks so much Hope! I think it is blown glass - it was a gift from an organization in North Carolina where I had given a talk. I've had it a long time. Thanks for the kind comments!
December 9th, 2013  
This is so pretty! I really like the reflections in it! I am glad I am not the only one who struggled with the technique challenge. I took so many shots and couldn't get all the pieces of the puzzle to fit together. I will keep trying, too.
December 9th, 2013  
Pretty
December 9th, 2013  
He's cute! He'd look good in a number of settings. I love glass things so I think it looks great.
December 9th, 2013  
Cool effects
December 9th, 2013  
very cute ... like the reflections ... and your processing !!
December 9th, 2013  
cool
December 9th, 2013  
Very ice figure and capture.
December 9th, 2013  
Lovely capture and one that didn't include you having to get cold! I think it would make a great greetings card
December 9th, 2013  
it turned out really nicely! pic monkey is fun
December 9th, 2013  
Love this, soooo good to get a great shot, when the one you wanted passed you by!
December 9th, 2013  
Oh I love those little star bokeh!
December 9th, 2013  
Cool snowman and nice bokeh. I love the reflections inside the snowman too :)
December 9th, 2013  
He is very cute and the perfect model for your reflections and star bokeh :)
December 9th, 2013  
Great reflections
December 9th, 2013  
A really cute shot. The reflections are just great and I love the bokeh
December 9th, 2013  
A lovely shot Taffy even if it's not what you started out to take!! Beautiful reflection and bokeh!!
December 9th, 2013  
Love it ...
December 9th, 2013  
This is awesome! And LOVE the reflection! How cool!!!
December 9th, 2013  
What a cool snowman! love the processing and the refliction in him!!
December 9th, 2013  
Great effect, lovely shot.
December 9th, 2013  
Lovely bokeh, like the reflections in the snowman
December 9th, 2013  
Love it - great light and little sparkly bokeh.
December 9th, 2013  
This is excellent. Love the reflections. I also failed at my first attempt at shaped bokeh. I'll keep trying though.
December 9th, 2013  
Very pretty!!
December 9th, 2013  
thanks for sharing your story about taking this photo. it's nice to know someone has the same struggles i do. that being said, a very nice image. nice processing.
December 9th, 2013  
Still a wonderful capture. Clever! Like how you caught the building reflection in the cute snow man.
December 9th, 2013  
It may not be what you set out to do but it is a great image, so original and I like the very subtle stars.
December 9th, 2013  
Really like this one too! Sorry the bokeh didn't pan out.
December 10th, 2013  
He's still a cutie, no matter what you were trying to get.
December 10th, 2013  
very cute snowman! love your processing here!
December 10th, 2013  
nice reflection
December 10th, 2013  
Cute little snowman! Love the stars sparkles!
December 10th, 2013  
Kim
Nice choice of background - love the reflections and bokeh.
December 10th, 2013  
An interesting shot!
December 11th, 2013  
I like how we can see the rails inverted in his head. It is weird how at times, we think we can find something in a certain shot, but we just try and try and cannot. At times, we find something unexpected but we love it. sometimes, not. But we just keep trying. I like this one
December 12th, 2013  
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