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Having more fun with bokeh today . . . I am learning that there is a lot of problem solving involved in photography . . . amazing how much this shot changed from my original idea . . . and I already have several more ideas on how to improve it. I did have a lot of fun experimenting once again with bokeh and I definitely plan on more in the future.

[Nadia_mt]

Experimenting is part of the fun :)

[Gayle]

@nadia_mt Yes, I totally agree! I taught elementary school for 26 years and I remember how excited the students would be when they learned something new . . . that's exactly how I feel now with everything I'm learning about photography.

[essiesue]

This is so clever! Now I have two things on my list to try - this and selective color. I'm afraid both shall have to wait until 2016. I really like your photo.

[MaryElizR]

Very interesting! Keep trying..bokeh is fun!

[regularguy]

This is a neat shot. Is that Fiestaware?

[Colleen Culhane]

Very clever & original picture! How did you get the background completely black? I love this.

[Dayle]

What a cute shot. Love it. Fav

[Gayle]

@essiesue Thank you, Sue! I'm anxious to learn selective color processing also . . . on my list for January!

[Gayle]

@merawl Thank you for your comment! I love bokeh . . . I have a list of different ideas I want to try out!

[Gayle]

@regularguy Thank you! Yes, it is Fiestaware! :-)

[Gayle]

@colleenculhane Thank you, Colleen! I darkened the room and used 2 spotlights for the cup and teapot. At first I wasn't sure the background would be totally black because the spotlights were quite bright but it actually worked.

[Gayle]

@dayle Thank you, Dale! I love trying out different ideas.

[Faye Turner]

Great idea and capture!

[Milanie]

This is so creative - love your approach and the neat bokeh.

[Gayle]

@fayefaye Thank you, Faye!

[Gayle]

@milaniet Thank you! I just love bokeh! :-)

[Richard]

Wow, cool shot and very creative Gayle! And thanks for commenting on how you lighted it.

[Gayle]

@woodlandsphotog Thanks, Richard! :-)

[Merrelyn]

Great shot, I've been trying to get some light bokeh, but I'm struggling with it and just don't have enough time at the moment to play with it :)

[Gayle]

@merrelyn Thanks, Merrelyn! Yes, it definitely takes some time playing around with it, especially if you're learning as you go, as I am. :-)

[bkb in the city]

Well done

[Gayle]

@bkbinthecity Thank you, Brian!

[Kate Goring]

Well Done. Gorgeous colors and bokeh.

[Gayle]

@kategoring Thank you, Kate! I appreciate your comments!

[Stephanie Swift]

I like your comp, crop, colour and bokeh, fav. I also like having just that glimpse of hands.

[Gayle]

@tristansmum Thank you, Stephanie!

[Muriel]

Fun and creative shot! Love the bokeh and the bright red colors. As well as the comments on learning new stuff. Learning and experimenting is so much fun!

[Gayle]

@muriel Thank you, Muriel! It's amazing how much I am enjoying experimenting and learning about photography every day taking these shots for this project. Every day is exciting! :-)