Thursday, December 15, 2011

this or that thursday - candy canes

Somehow, I managed to prevent my boys from eating all the candy canes before I had a chance to take some photos...


with Kim Klassen's cosmos texture added
You can always use your tree as a background to get some nice Christmas lights bokeh or you can set it up like this if your tree isn't in a good spot for light~



I probably shouldn't have used blue tape, but amazingly enough it (mostly) blurred out in the background. And the green wires didn't show at all. If any of you project lifers still have your box from last year, it makes a great reflector!


It's time to link up again! There are just a few rules.
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  • link up a photo that was taken by you
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Okay, now let's see what you've been shooting!

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50 comments:

  1. Dina @ 4 Lettre WordsDecember 15, 2011 at 6:01 AM

    Love that backdrop idea, Deb!

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  2. JeanneDecember 15, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Deb! Good morning! lOve the shots of your candy canes, and also very nice to show us how you set that photo up. Now I will need to be out looking for a white box..... well actually, have a foldable screen which I never use. Good day to get that out! Hope your season is full of cheer.

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  3. tinajoDecember 15, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    So pretty that candy looks! :-)

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  4. LisaDecember 15, 2011 at 6:58 AM

    Very cool! Love the candy canes they looks so nice in this shot. BUT! Now I really don't get it. So you should have soft or Natural light to do this thing? I'm sorry ~ I'm so confused. Forgive me, but sometimes I'm pretty dumb. But, you know what? I don't mind much anymore. It is just the way I am:) Last night I thought "I think I get this bokeh thing and will try it tomorrow. This morning I'm saying to myself huuu??? If I can fit it in today I'm going to give it a try anyway.

    Hope you have a wonderful day! and YICKS!!! THERE IS ONLY 9 DAYS until Christmas. 9 DAYS!!!!

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  5. KathyDecember 15, 2011 at 7:13 AM

    Gorgeous! Can't believe the wires and blue tape didn't come thru. I see a project in my near future :)

    Kathy

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  6. minorDecember 15, 2011 at 7:26 AM

    The candy canes look like very delicious. I want to eat them too.

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  7. Pieni LintuDecember 15, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    So sweet! :)

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  8. AJDecember 15, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Hmmm... where have I seen those candy canes before :)

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  9. KimberlyDecember 15, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Your photos are gorgeous! Thank you for showing us your set up. It is so helpful to see how others achieve their beautiful photos. :)

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  10. Icy BCDecember 15, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    I like your candy cane shots! The colors are very bright and clear..

    Merry Christmas to you and your family!

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  11. Mom of M&MsDecember 15, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    great job... Love this shot!

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  12. natalie pozniak | blogDecember 15, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    LOVE LOVE LOVE the Candy cane shots! Great job.

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  13. Elaine A.December 15, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    I love that you showed us how you did this! Thanks for the tips too. My son says he wants to eat "all those candy cans!" (and yes, no "e" needed in that second word - ha!)

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  14. Chic Homeschool MamaDecember 15, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    These are beautiful Deb! I usually don't buy candy canes- but I think I might just have to for the photos! :) Ahhh- the things we do for a good pic!

    Love Love Love that you shared your set up. I think that is something we all enjoy seeing - how our favorite photogs start to capture those beautiful images!

    Hope today is a great day for you Deb!

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  15. EllieDecember 15, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Those candy canes look good enough to eat!!!
    Thanks for showing us how you set it up.

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  16. KristyDecember 15, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    luv your bokehs! I'm going to hang lights behind my white backdrop panel and see what I get Sat!

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  17. TexWisGirlDecember 15, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    very pretty! made me crave peppermint!

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  18. Kim StevensDecember 15, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I hid some candy canes for the very same reason! This is on my to do list next week. For my nativity on Sunday, I used a white blanket over a chair and drapped icicle lights, I see another shoot like that next week too - too much fun!

    These are wonderful and so sharp! ; )

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  19. DanelleDecember 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM

    I've been hiding my candy canes, but I might have to break them out for some pictures! These are great!

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  20. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful candy cane photos! It's always neat getting to see the set up behind the photos. :)

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  21. HeleneDecember 15, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Love the canes in the glass. The red just pops and the focus is spot on. Excellent!

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  22. LindyLouMac in ItalyDecember 15, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Love these shots. What a great excuse I now have to buy candy canes for photographic purposes. :)

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  23. Nicky @ Awesomeville.co.ukDecember 15, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    Love the clarity on these!

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  24. Bunch of BarronsDecember 15, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    Love those shots! Been wanting to take some candy cane shots myself.

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  25. CassieDecember 15, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Beautiful photos! Candy canes are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season. I just stumbled upon your blog last night and I love it. Thanks for sharing some of your tips as well!

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  26. TriciaDecember 15, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Your photos look beautiful, Deb. I love the bokeh :)

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  27. JeskaDecember 15, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    So cool! Never would have guessed that set up!

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  28. Heather T.December 15, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    Oh my goodness, I just peeked below and saw the photo of the blue eyed girl with the gorgeous dog! Okay...now....your candy canes are so crisply presented. Nicely done!! Love how you shared with us, your way of capturing the essence. Thank you.

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  29. Ellie AugustinDecember 15, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Oh Love your Candy Canes! Hmm We ate of ours Ha.. Guess I'm just gonna have to get another box OH Darn :) & thank you SO Much for the link for the templates! YAY

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  30. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 2:31 PM

    Love these photos. I still need to take candy cane photos.

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  31. DeannaDecember 15, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    oh my, love the focus on the candy canes...wonderful! Enjoy these last days before the big one!!

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  32. Tamar SBDecember 15, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    That looks so pretty and yummy!

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  33. DaenelTDecember 15, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I haven't had candy canes in forever. Loved the shot set up ~ very cool. Thanks for showing us.

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  34. AnonymousDecember 15, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    I love candy canes! :)

    The first picture is my fav :)

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  35. CedarDecember 15, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Such pretty candy canes! Great job on your photos!

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  36. RuthDecember 15, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    A little late to the party but still! I love your candy canes and am also impressed that you were able to save some long enough to take some pictures :)

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  37. WonderDecember 15, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    love the candy cane pictures. Merry Christmas to you and your family ☺

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  38. KimDecember 15, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Okay, you are hilarious with your set up, I love the shots. So clean and crisp.
    Did you read Ashley Sisk's site today about "fake" bokeh?

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  39. AmarieDecember 15, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Love your set up!

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  40. MelanieDecember 15, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Haha... you are so funny (& BRILLIANT)! I love the back drop idea! >I have a huge weakness for candy canes... gorgeous shots Deb!

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  41. AndreaDecember 15, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Great set-up! I love seeing all the creative photo ideas at Christmas time. The second one is my favorite.

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  42. Betty Manousos@ Cut and DryDecember 16, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    oh, SO delicious photos!

    i love them all!

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  43. LizDecember 16, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    Wonderful shots of the humble Christmas candy canes!! They are so effective!!

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  44. Life with KaishonDecember 16, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    So pretty Deb! I love your set up : )
    Fabulous.

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  45. Cindy PDecember 16, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    What great shots! And I love how you showed how you did your set up. That's great!

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  46. Jen UmmDecember 16, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    this is incred, love the photos
    Great post, thanks for sharing!

    if you like we can follow each other on bloglovin :)
    let me know!
    STYLE DECORUM

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  47. DebCDecember 17, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    Great shots!
    And I LOVE the behind-the-scenes photo.
    Who would have thought of this?
    You, I guess.
    And now all your readers, too!

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  48. BransonDecember 17, 2011 at 5:30 PM

    Thanks for sharing how you made your bokeh board! Need to do this!

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  49. SusanDecember 18, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Love those peppermints. And what a neat set up!

    Great job!!

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  50. LeAnneDecember 19, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    I had to smile at your backdrop. Mine is very similar except its lights strung over a portable clothes rack! Beautiful images as always.

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