There are many lovely photo opportunities at Christmastime. So when I did my homework (by reading the instructive articles Donna provided) and started looking around for subjects for this month's challenge (Christmas Scenes), I wasn't sure where to start. People? Lights? Decor?
As it turned out, I ended up choosing some close-up shots of my nooks and crannies.
(All photos were taken with my Canon Rebel T3.)
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A little sparkle and shine! Wine charms (marking whose glass is whose) on the stemware, set against the kitchen tree for some bokeh.
No glamour shot here! Just a basket filled with gift wrapping supplies, ready to be carried upstairs for a private wrapping session, or brought downstairs for an evening of wrap-and-a-movie.
An old tin cookie cutter and some cedar tucked into a bowl of pomanders.
This was a peek at the nooks and crannies, a zoomed-in view. In a day or two, I'll back up the focus a bit and take you on a little tour of the Farmhouse dressed for Christmas.
After this month, A Personal Photo Challenge is on hold for a time. Our dear hostess, teacher, and friend, Donna, is living difficult days as she devotes her all to caring for her Mr. Jim.
Donna, I continue to pray for you both as you walk this journey.
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I love the basket filled with wrapping supplies! What great photos for the challenge! Happy holidays!
ReplyDeleteI like the vintage cookie cutter tucked in amongst the clove studded oranges and the broken effect behind.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun cookie cutter! And I always love close-up shots, as you can probably tell by my blog. lol Have a wonderful Lord's Day, Cheryl.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely photos. It's been years since I've made an orange pomander with cloves. Mmmm.... I might have to make a couple this year.
ReplyDeleteThat pic with the glass stems is quite lovely, and I went in search of my wicker basket to store my Christmas wrapping paraphernalia in after seeing how lovely your collection looks.
Enjoy your day, Cheryl!
Brenda
xox
All wonderful shots! Btw, Maine post is out! ;-)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed your glimpses with the bokeh back drop. Even the non glamor shot was just beautiful in it's practicality. All so pretty!
ReplyDeleteCheryl...what lovely and festive shots of the season...and beautiful bokeh in those backgrounds. Loved the detail in the stemware shots and I could almost smell those oranges with the cloves. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the one with the glasses and the light! I just found Donna, so I am sad to know that it will be on hold for awhile. Warm winter blessings,
ReplyDeleteGayle from Behind the Garden Gate
Ahhhhh...so lovely!
ReplyDeleteI like a little sparkle and shine at Christmas time too. Lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteYour nooks and crannies are full of wonderful photo ops. Love the little details that make up our lives. You've captured them well.
ReplyDeleteLoved it all, especially the greenery, cookie cutter and clove studded oranges. Really sweet!
ReplyDeleteI wrapped yesterday with Rachel and didn't think of putting a movie on! That would have been fun! I will have more to do, so I'll have to keep this in mind!
Cannot wait to see the Farmhouse all dressed for Christmas!
Deanna
Beautiful and suggestive photos! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI wish a happy Christmas to you and your family!
Hugs!
Egléa