I had grand plans for a perfect post for today’s holiday bokeh party with Darcy, since this was my first year with a DSLR.
However, I also have a toddler;
and I had to bribe him to get even the slightest hint of a shot the past two days.
First, I promised a banana…
Then the allure of a “ma nan na” ran out…
and we had to upgrade,
to some caffeine and sugar.
That owl is one of my favorites. I got it for my husband before we were married, when I was trying to put together a rugged, manly tree for his house,
and these skates are a Gipson family treasure that just makes me smile.
I did get freed-up to practice some bokeh shots for a little while.
Oh and I snapped this of my cousin’s new pup.
All of these were shot at 1.8mm with my 35mm lens.
I am so excited to see everyone’s posts today. I know it will inspire me to shoot some new angles, and who knows maybe I’ll find some tips on working with toddlers during the holidays. ;)
I also shared some holiday decor inspiration in this other post today for Maggie’s Inspiration Workshop.
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These are great. What a cute puppy! I also have a similar set of those knit? ice skates. They bring back so many memories!
LOOOOVE your sons hair!! Our boys have long, curly hair too and I always make sure to compliment other mamas on their handsome SONS… the girl comments get so old ;)
What a cute little guy and pup!
These are marvelous!
Oh my, these are all AMAZING pictures. Love them all…
Hope you have a blessed day♥
I love these. Such great shots.
Stopping over from the bokeh party. Adorable puppy!
OK, so the puppy is cute, but, oh my, the toddler is adorable…incredible…the best…awesome…handsome…unique…sweet…..all boy…I could go on and on…..
all that comes from his unbiased grandmother:-)
nice photos! so nice bokeh!
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I love that last one of the cute puppy!
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Awww! Look at the sweet little pup!
I love those paperclip ice skates, too. The simple ornaments are always the best ones.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
P.S. Jealin’ like a felon over your camera.
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