Takes on the season - December Challenge

[d00d]

@Bebop Have another play with the Nikon 105mm Micro lens and focus stacking too just to kill some time since the weather is so bad today.

Battle of the Christmas Lighttroopers

Battle of The Lighttroopers by Stan, on Flickr

I like it Stan ... good dof, lots of colour. Something interesting going on there.

 

[sirch]

Thought I'd better join in

TakeSeason1 by TheWub, on Flickr

TakeSeason2 by TheWub, on Flickr

 

[d00d]

Thought I'd better join in

Welcome Chris @sirch

... liking the composition of #2

 

[rpn]

Came across this message while walking along the beach yesterday afternoon.

Writings on the Sand by Stan, on Flickr

 

[susiejb]

Tucking into yummy food ....you’ve definitely captured a big part of the season there Chris.

Stan, well spotted with that one ...I like that, shame it’s a bit scuffed up at the end. Loved your Storm Troopers too.

 

[-Oy-]

Elf & Safety

 

[-Oy-]

Thought I'd better join in



TakeSeason2 by TheWub, on Flickr

Oooh Carnforth

I was in the cafe "28" across the road yesterday

 

[sirch]

Elf & Safety

Nice one, I like the motion blur in her feet and shallow DoF

Oooh Carnforth

Well spotted, I ventured into Lancashire especially for that shot

 

[RyanB]

Not done one of these before but here's a December themed shot from today.
Just a wee little Christmas tree.

 

[d00d]

Hi Ryan

I really like like that. ... fab PoV, small aperture bringing out loads of detail with little starbursts on the tree.

 

[d00d]

Nice find Stan, a bit tight in the frame tho (I'm sure there's a reason for that).

and, Dave Elf & Safety ... wacky goings on.

 

[RyanB]

A shot of the setup of the tree in my previous post.
Tree decorating done right, with a cherry picker...

 

[sirch]

Couple of good shots from the cathedral @RyanB, the first is a really interesting angle I think.

 

[RyanB]

I really like like that. ... fab PoV, small aperture bringing out loads of detail with little starbursts on the tree.

Couple of good shots from the cathedral @RyanB, the first is a really interesting angle I think.

Thanks!

 

[sirch]

I don't think we'll get a better take on the season than the one linked in this thread
Something about Christmas

 

[Bebop]

I've finally got round to having a play with bokeh and some very dodgy Photoshopping... there is still much to be learnt and plenty of practice needed but it was fun!

 

[sirch]

No room at the inn
PC230007 by TheWub, on Flickr

 

[sirch]

@bepob - I've had a go at shaped bokeh in the past, it is fun and yours makes for a nice Christmas card, happy Christmas to you.

 

[Bebop]

Not done one of these before but here's a December themed shot from today.
Just a wee little Christmas tree.
View attachment 140588

Amazing depth of field here. I also love the starbursts

No room at the inn
PC230007 by TheWub, on Flickr

Well spotted @sirch

 

[IanD]

One from a trip to Bath last weekend

B-Day.032 by ***tuttifrutti***, on Flickr

 

[RyanB]

A third from me with a shot of The Maltings theatre where we saw a panto the other night.

 

[-Oy-]

Another Santa Special - the last one today.

ELR Santa Special by Dave Green, on Flickr

 

[rpn]

Last one for the year.

Christmas Lights by Stan, on Flickr

 

[sirch]

TakesOnThe Season by TheWub, on Flickr

 

[-Oy-]

Nice Toikey @sirch - we haven't had ours yet! Bought ours today in Sainsbury's - Serves 10-14 - £6

 

[d00d]

I took this a few days before christmas but wasn't sure I liked it. But now I like it more ...

Singing Santa at Shepherds Bush ...

 

[sirch]

I've started the January thread a little early

Takes On Liquid - January Challenge

 

[-Oy-]

Boxing Day Sales - Chester.

Job Done

JOB DONE! by Dave Green, on Flickr

 

[sirch]

Boxing Day Sales - Chester.

Job Done

JOB DONE! by Dave Green, on Flickr

Really good take on it Dave

 

[-Oy-]

Really good take on it Dave

Ta

 

[Bebop]

Boxing Day Sales - Chester.

Job Done

JOB DONE! by Dave Green, on Flickr

Phew! Rather them than me! Well spotted.

 

[susiejb]

Just scraping in on the last day ....a few seasonal memories from me, all taken on my phone.

I will get my camera dusted off and charged up for the new year.

Making mince pies.




Hot choc ....yum yum.



Fun with the grandsons.



Gifts to treasure.

 

[-Oy-]

@susiejb - Fun with the grandsons. Cracker of a shot!

 

[susiejb]

Thanks Dave

 

[-Oy-]

One more for December. A selfie from Chester Cathedral on Boxing Day.

 

[susiejb]

Excellent ....I’m determined to get my camera dusted off and in action for the new year.

 

[sirch]

Really good set @susiejb, those mince pies look yummy.

 

[RyanB]

One more from me, Christmas overkill!!!

 

[Bebop]

Those mince pies look yummy @susiejb . You must have a phone with a nice camera as the portrait pic has lovely depth of field. Great timing too with their expressions. Very nice!

 

[susiejb]

Love those Christmas lights Ryan .... they look amazing.
Bebop I have a Huawei P20 pro phone, it is very good for photos but it’s made me very lazy with my camera, that’s why I’ve gone back into the 52’s hopefully it will inspire me to make a bit more effort.