Friday, February 1, 2013

Focus On Life~Week 5~Capture Our Hearts

This week's prompt from Sally was to capture hearts.  Everywhere you look this time of year there are hearts. I really wanted to go on the hunt outside for hearts in unexpected places, but it was just too cold. So I tried something I have wanted to for a long time.  I made a cover for the camera lens with a heart shape cut out so I could make heart bokeh!  You have to have lights for this and it just so happens the Christmas tree is still up.  The ornaments have long been packed away, but I've been waiting on Michael to take the tree down.  It's too tall and too big around for me to take it apart.  Let's just say I can't be mad at him anymore, because I was thrilled to have the little lights for this.


I even played in Picmonkey coming up with different effects and loved the bright red background and the heart in the middle that turned red.  Now I'm tempted to leave the tree up to play with different shapes!

You can visit Sally's blog, The Studio Sublime, to see other hearts that were captured this week.

Have a wonderful weekend!

xo Annette xo


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45 comments:

  1. Patti VanderbloemenFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    Now that is so freaking creative!!!! Love it!

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  2. TanyaFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:41 PM

    That is such a cool picture. I love how it turned out.

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  3. Karen WilliamsFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    What a fun idea! Now I wish you'd share your full process! :)

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  4. Kathleen Lange KlikFebruary 1, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    What a beautifully creative photo! I have never tried that technique but you have me intrigued. Well done!

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  5. Beti HorvathFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:01 PM

    Oh so impressive! I love this effect!

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  6. LoriFFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:28 PM

    Oh, very cool, Annette! That would make a wonderful front for a Valentine...just sayin' :-)

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  7. Cyndi JFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:34 PM

    Annette, this is so cool! What a beautiful effect. Beautiful!

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  8. LolaFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    This is so very cool! What a great idea!

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  9. Laura TwifordFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:04 PM

    Wow this is absolutely fantastic! I love how creative you got with the prompt, just so very cool!

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  10. brokenteepeeFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    It's really gorgeous. It's the photo that drew me in the strongest from them all.

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  11. CindyFebruary 1, 2013 at 11:49 PM

    Annette, I just love this picture! Wow, it turned out so cool! Like you, I made my own heart this week too. :-) I think you'll appreciate it - in light of our healthy eating/lifestyle conversations. ;-)

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  12. Sandi VolpeFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:26 AM

    Very cool and creative!!

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  13. aneri_masiFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    Oh my! How lovely! How did you make this??

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  14. AliciaFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:40 AM

    Annette, this is the coolest thing I've seen in a long time! excellent idea - although I still have no clue how you made it :) Absolutely stunning, love it.

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  15. JenniFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:47 AM

    Beautifully done and so creative! Can you post/explain how you actually did it?? So good the tree was still up!
    jenni

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  16. UnknownFebruary 2, 2013 at 3:14 AM

    However you did this - it is clever and mesmerizing. So beautiful with the red background too.

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  17. Lorelei EurtoFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:16 AM

    Dontcha just love the Picmonkey!! This is so pretty.

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  18. ClaireFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:21 AM

    oooh! you clever thing! this is just brilliant!!
    no. 26

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  19. DuniFebruary 2, 2013 at 6:23 AM

    Wow, Annette! I LOVE this!! That is amazing. Very clever :)

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  20. SummersStudioFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:21 AM

    Wonderful and oh so clever.

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  21. Lori PFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:30 AM

    Oohhh, I wanted to do this but didn't think I could. What a beautiful shot!

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  22. AntiquityTravelersFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:20 AM

    OMG that is so cool! and so very creative!

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  23. Courtney BreulFebruary 2, 2013 at 8:48 AM

    I absolutely love this! Love. I keep meaning to make a bokeh lens for my camera and NOW I AM GOING TO! Thank you. :)

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  24. Memories for LifeFebruary 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    How creative! And what a cool effect! Tree lights are pretty all year long :)

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  25. Empty nester at lastFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Now how cool is that. You have inspired us!!!! I would never have thought of using a a cut out to put over my camera....have to try it. And kudos to hubby for not being Johnny on the spot!!!!!

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  26. MeelingFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:01 AM

    Great shot Annette!! So very creative. :-)

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  27. elisabeth February 2, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    Beautiful!

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  28. KathyFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:09 AM

    Oh.My.Gosh!! Annette, you come up with the most amazing things. You were born to take pictures.
    Yes, make more before Michael whisks that tree away!

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  29. kokoFebruary 2, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Wow, that is spectacular! What a clever idea, and how clever of your husband to leave the tree up ;-)

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  30. My Life Under the BusFebruary 2, 2013 at 12:06 PM

    That's Fantastic!!!

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  31. Mary K. McGrawFebruary 2, 2013 at 1:32 PM

    What a great technique you used to create your own hearts.

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  32. EB Bead and Metal Works, LLCFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:00 PM

    What an awesome idea - LOVE IT!

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  33. The Cabby CrafterFebruary 2, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    This is way too cool! Got to try it out myself. Note to husband: please bring out the box of lights again.

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  34. T@PoppyPlacePdxFebruary 2, 2013 at 3:12 PM

    LOVE IT :)

    Have a lovely Weekend, cheers, T. :)

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  35. Mary LamorayFebruary 2, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    Ingenious!! :)))

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  36. Bits of LearningFebruary 2, 2013 at 3:55 PM

    Annette! I love bokeh hearts!! Fantastic!

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  37. BonnieFebruary 2, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    So clever and creative! I love it.

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  38. ShelFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:29 PM

    Oh, my niece does this - that bokeh thingy - and I think it's just the coolest!! I love your hearts. You'll have to thank him for keeping the tree up for this, it's fabulous!

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  39. RdegasFebruary 2, 2013 at 7:56 PM

    These are some really awesome and creative hearts! Thank you!

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  40. UnknownFebruary 2, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Super photo, sure you were glad that tree was still up!

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  41. Pearl and PebbleFebruary 3, 2013 at 1:13 AM

    OH WOW How cool is this!?!?!?!!!!

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  42. Therese's TreasuresFebruary 3, 2013 at 8:38 AM

    Hi Annette,
    This is so awesome all the tiny hearts! I love the effect.
    Therese

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  43. lynseyFebruary 3, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    LOVE this!! what a fabby image

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  44. Almost PreciousFebruary 3, 2013 at 1:08 PM

    So very clever of you ! The photo is very pretty and would also make for a lovely valentine card. :)

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  45. AdditionsstyleFebruary 5, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Love the effects in your photos. Very creative and amazing!
    Valerie
    Everyday Inspired

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