Greetings!

This big guy stands ready to greet all who visit; and at 4-1/2’ tall, he’s impossible to miss. Just step in the front door. His warm welcome awaits!

Given the large size of my quirky nutcracker, I thought it would be fun to use the Dutch angle (Dutch tilt) technique for this shot to add a bit of a dramatic feel. I employed the Lensbaby Composer Pro with Sweet 50 Optic for the same reason.

I like viewing this image best on the black background.

[Mannie]

Love the close-up with the bokeh behind. I bet he gets a lot of attention.

[Living at the beach 365 days a year!]

Beautiful close up Janet!

[Janet B.]

@nydelignorsk Thank you kindly!

[Denise (lyndemc)]

Fantastic shot! Love the bright colors, the tilt, the bokeh in the lights, the fanciness of your handsome nutcracker! Great photo — FAV'd

[Jane Anderson]

I love the effect!

[vstap]

Love nutcrackers! A cool Christmas image.

[Janet B.]

@mbemis Thank you so much for your comment and fav...much appreciated! He does get alot of attention...and an occasional kiss! :-)

[Janet B.]

@lyndemc Thank you for your enthusiastic comment and the fav! Much appreciated!

[Janet B.]

@cejaanderson Thank you for your comment and fav, Jane! :-)

[Anita Russell]

Great shot. Fav, such fun.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

wonderful use of your lensbaby. Must get mine out!

[Janet B.]

@vstap Thank you so very much for your kind comment and for following my project! I really appreciate your kindness and interest. :-)

[Janet B.]

@shepherdmanswife Thank you so much for your comment and for taking the time to stop by my project. Oh, yes...do get your Lensbaby out. I look forward to seeing your Images!

[Janet B.]

@neatz Thank you so much for your kind comment and the fav! I really appreciate you stopping by. :-)

[Jane Pittenger]

What a creative approach for shooting and editing it. It works great

[Kristjana]

Love it.

[Lin]

Wonderful fav for me!

[Janet B.]

@jgpittenger Thank you so much, Jane! I appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[Janet B.]

@bina I really appreciate you viewing and commenting on my nutcracker. Thank you! :-)

[Janet B.]

@linnypinny Thanks so much for your comment and fav, Lin! :-)

[Margo]

This is brilliant Love it A fav

[Faye Turner]

I am loving all the colours and the wonderful bokeh! fav

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Excellent shot and I love the bokeh, too.

[Sandy]

Beautiful colorful composition.

[Janet B.]

@777margo Thank you very much for the comment and fav! So appreciated!

[Janet B.]

@fayefaye Thank you, Faye, for the comment and fav! :-)

[Janet B.]

@mittens Thank you so much!

[Janet B.]

@skstein Thank you kindly!

[April Milani]

Oh such fun, festive bokeh.

[Kate Goring]

Brilliant shot, the dutch angle works so well with the effect of the lensbaby.

[Milanie]

This is such a cheery holiday picture - love nutcrackers anyway, but he is particularly festive - the colorful bokeh behind him is terrific.

[Kim]

The bokeh is beautiful!

[Lois Bird]

Your photo is a real eye-catcher! It's so full of color and feels so festive! Great shot! fav

[Janet B.]

@aprilmilani Thank you, April! I appreciate you stopping by and commenting!

[Janet B.]

@kategoring Thank you so very much, Kate! :-)

[Janet B.]

@milaniet Milanie, thank you so much! :-)

[Janet B.]

@dkc222 Thank you kindly, Kim! :-)

[Janet B.]

@birdy Thank you for your enthusiastic comment and fav! I appreciate you stopping by! :-)

[Rosie Kerr]

Oh, this is a very festive shot... love the zoomy effect of the Lensbaby, the tilted composition and the bright holiday colors.

[Shel_Wanderlust]

CHRISTMASY!! Love the bokeh

[Janet B.]

@rosiekerr Thank you so much for your kind comment, Rosie! I really appreciate you stopping by!

[Janet B.]

@shel_wanderlust Thank you very much for your enthusiastic comment, the fav, and the follow! I really appreciate your interest in my project! :-)

[Lynne Hart]

lovely shot, like the festive bokeh background.

[Janet B.]

@lhart Thank you, Lynne! :-)

[Yeshanghai]

Absolutely gorgeous! FAV

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful pic!

[Dinah Pinkston]

Wonderful vibrant colors ...awesome Christmas pic!

[Janet B.]

@yeshanghai Thank you for your enthusiasm and fav!

[Janet B.]

@photographycrazy Thank you very much!

[Janet B.]

@dsp2 Thank you so much!