Seasonal Sparkle

© Martha R. Mazon

Seasonal Sparkle

Uploaded: December 09, 2018 15:00:46 | Entered: December 09, 2018 15:00:46

Description

This is a repeat of an old favorite, originally shot 5 years ago, and re-shot this afternoon. There was a particular angle and mood that I wanted to replicate while improving the focal points, highlights, and the placement of the lines and bokeh. This took over 70 shots and maybe an hour! Fortunately I had learned from the original shoot to start with plenty of time before dark.

Ornaments & Decorations

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 3/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Comments

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic December 09, 2018

Beautiful detail on this ornament! #1718424

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe December 09, 2018

Looks like you got it perfectly. So beautiful Perfect light, details and colors. Great work, Martha. #11741426

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures December 09, 2018

Well your persistence paid of Martha, this is a wonderful seasonal image with excellent sf and light!! #11741434

Terry Cervi level-deluxe December 09, 2018

Beautifully composed with wonderful color and light, Martha! #11741490

Patrick Rouzes level-classic December 09, 2018

Mission accomplished! Gorgeous tones, colors, dof, comp & light, Martha! Hope to see this again! #11741515

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe December 10, 2018

Outstanding Christmas macro Martha! #11741518

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic December 10, 2018

Martha, your precision macro work is always a treat to view! Outstanding and inspiring capture-- worth the effort and time!! #11741533

Emile Abbott level-classic December 10, 2018

Job well done and worth the effort Martha. Outstanding tones, details and texture. Sure to see this again, Martha. #11741641

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic December 10, 2018

Fantastic close up Martha!,
Amalia #11741672

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe January 31, 2019

So beautiful! Congrats! #11748168

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic January 31, 2019

Beautiful macro on this, and wonderful colors too. Congratulations on your Finalist! #11748189

Emile Abbott level-classic January 31, 2019

Congrats on another great finalist, Martha. #11748207

John Koepfer @PresentPleasures February 10, 2019

Beautiful seasonal image and finalist Martha, congratulations!!! #11749925

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