Favorite Photo of the Year

In reviewing all the photos I took this past year I discovered, I have much to learn as a photographer.  One of my goals is to take a few classes so I can fully appreciate my camera and all of it's capabilities.  I'm just scratching the surface with this photography stuff.  There's so much to know.  So much to learn.  I did however, want to point out, which photo I think is the best- from an artistic standpoint.  I feel like I kind of nailed the bokeh thing (a term used in photography blog/circles for a subject being seen clearly with background subjects slightly blurred for effect....or something like that- see I need the class.)  Anyhow, this photo somewhat captures this- and it was purely accidental! 

I present- my best (in my opinion) photo of 2009-

I was going for the cocktail- but I got the bruschetta and the dessert  in the background with a bit of bokeh...(I know real photographers are cringing...) I love that there's a book on the counter- that is clearly seen- but it wasn't my intention to capture that part of the image.  And look- you can see the condensation on the glass.... Ok- enough said - it's my fav...what do you think?

 

Comments

[LAF]

I have taken a few community ed type photo classes when slr 35mm were big. Do it it is so worth the time. I myself want to to the same for this digital stuff. You do quite well. I love the fav 2009 photo. Lots to talk about in that picture.

[K]

Thank you for teaching me this year that there was a word for that type of picture. One of the things I love about you is the fact that you never stop wanting to learn new things.

[lam]

You have a great eye. You have taken many lovely pictures this year. Even when your subjects are uncooperative, you manage to get a beautiful shot. I am glad to have you around to document all our lives!

[Rhoda @ Southern Hospitality]

Hey, Deb, that's a great shot. I too am trying to learn more about photography myself. I love those artistic shots with the background blurred. I think bokeh might also refer to those sparkly circles that appear in photos when light bounces around in the shot. Not sure exactly, but I've seen that term used and that's what I saw. Thanks for including me in your faves & for coming by to see me often!