Bokeh hearts - #364

This is my very first attempt at making a bokeh filter shot. I was thrilled to actually have it work, now I've got to figure out how to improve it.

I was also delighted to have my last 4 images on the TP & PP, what an amazing way to approach the end of my first year.

Thanks you to all the wonderful, kind people who follow my project (you know who you are). Your words & magnificent images have encouraged me to continue to learn new things and keep on shooting.

Thanks so much and have a terrific Thursday!

[Mona]

Wonderful bokeh,...light and comp. Love

[Bill Fenske]

Beautiful, and congrats my friend.

[Pam Knowler]

Wonderful bokeh!! Our mentoring group led by Taffy @taffy has bokeh for our next theme and we have been discussing making the bokeh filters. You have done a wonderful job!! Fav!

[Mona]

Oh, I missed the tiny heart-bokeh in the candle behind the flame, when I first looked at the picture. Shame on me, they are so cute.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Beautiful shot Nova - especially as your first attempt!

[Kathy]

I think it turned out well.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Beautiful shot and I love the heart bokeh.

[Kingston Road Creative]

lovely

[Taffy]

@pamknowler this is great!

[Elizabeth]

This is lovely! Congrats on completing your first year on 365 (tomorrow right?),

[Rosie Kind]

This is amazing - huge Fav I don't know how you did it but its great

[Deborah McGavock]

Wow. So good. And congratulations on all your richly deserved TP and PP.

[john morley]

Bokeh hearts are better than broken ones, and God knows there are enough of those....wonderfully effective...must have a go....

[Andy]

Well taken.

[Rui Igreja]

Discover how to improve it ? For me it is perfect! So beautiful bokeh filter shot!!!

[Babs]

This is so beautiful, what a lovely shot. fav.

[Stephanie Swift]

This is just lovely, fav!

[Kim]

Great job, beautiful!

[*lynn]

love this ... fav

[GaryW]

Very cool shot! Your photo ideas are diverse and your execution is stunning...that's why you continue to find yourself on the Trending Page and Popular Page! Congratulations!!

[Barb Newcomb]

This is really lovely Nova. Fav!

[Nova]

@mona65 @bill_fe @pamknowler @mccarth1 @randystreat @mittens @kingstonroadcreative @taffy @redy4et @rosiekind @woofandweft1 @jack4john @klutzy @ruiigreja @onewing @tristansmum @kimdavis @lynnz @thewatersphotos @beachdog

Thanks you so much for your wonderfully kind and encouraging words. I am honoured to be on the PP once again. :)

[Nova]

@jack4john John you are so "punny" :)

[Kim]

Awesome!

[Yeshanghai]

Absolutely gorgeous! FAV

[Nina Ganci]

love the feel to this Nova, how did you manage to get them in heart shapes? Very creative
fav

[PhotoCrazy]

Wonderful pic!

[Nova]

@ninaganci Nina, I used construction paper and cut out a heart shape. I used an elastic to attach it to the front of my macro lens. Here is a link, give it a try. You need a very sharp cutting tool and a steady hand. :)
http://www.lightstalking.com/how-to-use-bokeh-as-a-creative-tool-in-your-photographs/

[Laetitia Petrussa]

Cute! I have a bunch of different ones in a little mirror case in my photo bag all winter. I just put them between my lens and cover glass filter. The heart is always a winner!

[Nova]

@laetitiapetrussa Thanks for the tip Laetitia, it's not something I thought to do. :)