This is a fun one for me – I absolutely love beautiful bokeh. This is the definition of “bokeh” for those of you who aren’t familiar with the term.

•In photography, bokeh is the blur, or the aesthetic quality of the blur, in out-of-focus areas of an image, or “the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light. …

It’s actually a very fun concept. Getting that foreground crisp and sharp and interesting, while also looking at the light behind you to look for the sparkle that will make the dreamy blobby looking things that make my soul sing!! Love it.

For today’s assignment, since my Christmas tree is still up (don’t get me started) I decided to use the Christmas tree lights to create some fun, beautiful bokeh. I put my very favorite ornament in the foreground – this little red/white baby carriage. I received this as a gift from my aunt when I was a very small child. I’ve LOVED this ornament all my life – the way it hangs on a tilt and spins…love it. I have so many memories of just laying on the living room floor as a child, watching the lights twinkle on the tree – and keeping an eye on my very favorite ornament. Now it’s on my tree every year and it’s always placed in a prominent spot – preferably facing towards my very favorite spot on the couch (lol) – so I can enjoy it!

Now head over to check out what Jennifer’s been up to this week! Fort Wayne, IN- Jennifer Olivas

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12 Responses to ““Project 52″ – Week 2 – Bokeh”

1. Cynthia Craine- Linden, Michigan Photographer says:

   January 14, 2011 at 9:46 am

   Beautiful! I love this shot
2. Amanda Wilfong says:

   January 14, 2011 at 9:50 am

   I love this project you are doing. I saw your first post about it and can’t wait to see next week’s “assignment”. Plus, today, I learned what my big sister’s favorite ornament was! HAHA! Love you, keep up the good work!
3. Dawn Alderman says:

   January 14, 2011 at 10:09 am

   Love this…makes me smile…and I still have my x-mas tree up to
4. Natalie says:

   January 14, 2011 at 10:28 am

   so pretty. Christmas tree lights make the best bokeh =)
5. staci says:

   January 14, 2011 at 11:49 am

   Gorgeous! Christmas light bokeh is one of my favorites!
6. Jenn S says:

   January 14, 2011 at 1:40 pm

   Christmas light bokeh is the best! Love the story behind your ornament, too. Great shot for this week’s theme!
7. Suzanne says:

   January 14, 2011 at 2:20 pm

   So funny about the tree! So lucky though! Love the look of the lights in backgroun. Great job!
8. Stephanie Moore says:

   January 14, 2011 at 2:23 pm

   Love the colors, beautiful job!
9. maureenwilson | mccomb mississippi photographer says:

   January 14, 2011 at 6:07 pm

   such a sweet memory! and great bokeh!!
10. Laura says:

    January 14, 2011 at 6:36 pm

    Love how vibrant the lights are! So pretty!
11. jules says:

    January 15, 2011 at 1:10 am

    love holiday bokeh!
12. Patricia says:

    January 15, 2011 at 5:13 am

    Love the octagon bokeh. very colorful and pretty!