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Touch-Up Tuesday {Bokeh Style}

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Kenny got this ornament from his work’s elephant ornament exchange. He thought of me when he stole it. Isn’t he cute?!
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I cropped the photo. Then lightened it a little and adjusted the white balance in ACR. Then I added Ashley’s Fairy Garden Texture to it and used a layer mask to delete it off of the ornament. It had some natural bokeh, but I wanted to add some extra. You can never have enough bokeh, right?What do you think? Do you like it? I really love bokeh & it makes me happy seeing it in photos.
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  9. Jeska says

    you're awesome! thanks so much for that information. I've been playing with it since I got your comment and I'm in love!!

  12. fowler says

    Cute ornament & great bokeh!

    And I hear ya on the photography stuff for Christmas- I feel bad even mentioning it because other than a new camera strap, everything is over $100. I did ask for a camera strap, but it was on ETSY and I doubt I'll get it. I don't really need it, but it's something I'd like that someone else could get me at least! I figure no one is going to be getting me a new camera or lens!

    I did buy a new lens from my business account. Merry Christmas to me!

  18. Elizabeth's Photo Blog says

    Wonderful edit and a cute ornament! Got your christmas card in the mail yesterday. Thanks for sending me one.

  20. Marci says

    Your edit looks great--the snowman really pops now..and ofcourse I LOVE the bokeh. I don't think anyone can use too much bokeh..it's just so darn pretty and ethereal.

  23. playdoughinmycarpet says

    Good job, Sarah! And what a cute ornament... I'm sure my hubby would like that one being the ice cream addict that he is!

  24. Sheri says

    Pardon me if this comes up twice, comments are giving me fits! Beautiful job though! Sorta reminded me of Ashley's Santa Bokeh ornament last week.

  25. Ashley Sisk says

    I must have just realized how everyone was getting that beautiful glow bokeh - adding the texture really brought out some beautiful tones. Well done Sarah!

  28. Kat Sloma says

    Nice job! I like the final result. So soft. And I had no idea you could add bokeh! Do share how you do it!

  32. Tracy says

    Ooohhh, what a cute little ornament and I love the bokeh and soft touch you gave it. This should be a christmas post card.

  33. Gardening in a Sandbox says

    I really like how you edited the photo. The bokeh was a good choice for the background. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

  34. Mom to 9 Blessings! says

    Sarah - are you kidding not only do I love it because it has a snowman in it - the bokeh afterwards is dazzling!!!! how is that for a desriptive word?? LOL!

    Merry Christmas!
    Jill
    http://fnaphotography.blogspot.com

  37. Buckeroomama says

    Great edit! I love it when I get bokeh (usually accidentally!), but when I can't, I'm not above using textures. :)

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