Sunday, December 4, 2011

Bead Bokeh

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Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold,
everything is softer and more beautiful. 
~Norman Vincent Peale

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59 comments:

  1. sigaDecember 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    This photo is a real jewelry! I see Christmas in it, some dream about cozy home, and a lot of chocolate (?!?!) :) Kidding :)) Wonderful photo!

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  2. TexWisGirlDecember 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    i do like the bokeh!

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  3. Les...December 4, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    what a clever, interesting shot! the baubles at front so sharp and clear, surrounded by a cloud of orbs! love it! *VBS*

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  4. EllieDecember 4, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Oh I like this, very pretty.

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  5. SandyCarlsonDecember 4, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    The quote and image are downright delightful!

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  6. HaileyDecember 4, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Love the Christmas colours Mom.

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  7. Ms. BeckyDecember 4, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    that is wicked bokeh! and one extraordinary shot I tell you. I'm seeing a lot of Christmas shots, but this is so far at the top of my list. love it. happy week to you Karen. (love that quote too).

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  8. KelDecember 4, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    great bokeh shot Karen

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  9. Lea's MenagerieDecember 4, 2011 at 10:36 PM

    Magnificent color and sparkle!
    Thanks for your visit and comment on my blog.
    Lea
    Mississippi, USA

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  10. Kim, USADecember 4, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Wohoo that is awesome!!

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  11. Melbourne Australia PhotosDecember 4, 2011 at 10:43 PM

    Lovely photos, very festive for the holiday season.

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  12. LizDecember 4, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Love this shot. Have a fabulous week.

    Holding Hands
    Mango Snow Ice

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  13. Spare Parts and PicsDecember 4, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Wow, now that's bokeh!!!

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  14. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentDecember 4, 2011 at 11:17 PM

    Gorgeous, glittery photo Karen. Love the red and gold together and the odd sparkles of green are wonderful.

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  15. dianasfaria.comDecember 4, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Beautiful-gorgeous colors!

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  16. CarlettaDecember 4, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    Spectacular bokeh!
    Lovely shot!

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  17. BRDecember 4, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    You've outdone yourself with this one! It's bloody gorgeous!

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  18. Rambling WoodsDecember 5, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    I like that..it's so festive ....

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  19. Joop ZandDecember 5, 2011 at 3:22 AM

    Very nice bokeh..... i love it.

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  20. AndyDecember 5, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    Nice Christmas feel to the photo-excellent!

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  21. Stewart MDecember 5, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Hi there - very topical!

    I may have to dig out a few other fungi shots I got last autumn.

    Cheers - Stewart M

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  22. DianneDecember 5, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    beautiful!

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  23. HalcyonDecember 5, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love this one! It's beautiful and magical!

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  24. LeoviDecember 5, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    I love that delicious picture lights and colors of Christmas, Preciosa.

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  25. LauraDecember 5, 2011 at 12:53 PM

    sparkle is always a good thing Karen!!!

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  26. Rosie GreyDecember 5, 2011 at 1:59 PM

    This is fantastic! I love the sparkle - so gorgeous!!!

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  27. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    How we all are so attracted about what light does! Breathtaking for the eyes!

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  28. EG CameraGirlDecember 5, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Love all those sparkles, Karen!

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  29. NatureFootstepDecember 5, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    a very colorfull shot. :)

    But, Karen, what does "bokeh" mean? I can´t find the word in my dictionary. :(

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  30. GattinaDecember 5, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    A very beautiful picture !

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  31. NatureFootstepDecember 5, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    thanks for the explanation. :)

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  32. Cindy AdkinsDecember 5, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    Wow! Gorgeous!!
    Cindy

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  33. Lisa GordonDecember 5, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Karen, this is over-the-top gorgeous!
    Such a wonderfully festive image.

    Thank you so much for sharing today at The Creative Exchange.

    Have a wonderful evening.

    lisa.

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  34. TammyDecember 5, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    I like this very much. So Luxurious!

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  35. JamaDecember 5, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    A very colorful shot!

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  36. KalaDecember 5, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Sensational colors, light and bokeh!

    Happy MM

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  37. PatDecember 5, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    I love the sparkle!

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  38. RobinDecember 6, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  39. RajeshDecember 6, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Absolutely beautiful.

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  40. DrillerAADecember 6, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Gorgeous capture. Well done.

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  41. RalphDecember 6, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    A true festival of light, the blurred brilliance allows us to focus on the well defined detail in the middle. The holiday colors of gold, red and green are subtle and brilliant at the same time. Cool!

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  42. Mrs.DDecember 6, 2011 at 9:26 AM

    wow! what a magnificent shot...love it!

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  43. forgetmenotDecember 6, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Beautiful, beautiful. Colorful and glitzy--and I do love the bokeh. Mickie :)

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  44. Hootin AnniDecember 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    Wow....this is all just so dazzling to the eye!!

    My link for Ruby Tuesday is Holiday Trees

    I do hope you'll stop by to visit with me.

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  45. Simply DeliciousDecember 6, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    So festive and lovely.

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  46. Maria @ LSSDecember 6, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    It's so pretty!

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  47. DarylDecember 6, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    being part Magpie I am always loving glittering shiny bright things .. this is no exception .. charming!

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  48. genieDecember 6, 2011 at 7:10 PM

    Magical and beautiful capture. The bokeh is gorgeous. That a fabulous shot. Wonderful. genie

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  49. AnonymousDecember 6, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    Whoa! Fantabulous bokeh! =)))

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  50. LVDecember 6, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Very beautiful and unusual post.

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  51. ★Carol★December 6, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Absolutely beautiful shot!
    Happy REDnesday,
    Carol

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  52. January ZeleneDecember 6, 2011 at 11:38 PM

    beautifully shot..:)

    Visiting from RT
    Toy Kingdom Sale
    Florie Earrings
    Poinsettias
    World Bazaar

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  53. MildredDecember 7, 2011 at 7:48 AM

    Simply gorgeous!

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  54. Leah H.December 7, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    That is beautiful..

    Visiting for MYM! Hope you can visit mine too..

    http://www.cassandrasminicorner.com/2011/12/yellow-octupos-kids-cart.html

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  55. Kim StevensDecember 7, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous photo! Everything about it is perfect! And I love the quote too....

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  56. KateriDecember 7, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    This is so lovely and Christmas-y!

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  57. Jennifer@threedogsinagardenDecember 7, 2011 at 9:12 PM

    I love all the sparkles of light. This image simply dances.

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  58. UnknownDecember 9, 2011 at 1:16 PM

    What a stunning photo - love it.

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  59. UnknownDecember 20, 2011 at 1:42 PM

    This is SO gorgeous!
    Beautiful job of composing.

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