tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post2603181276842188226..comments2024-03-22T18:15:57.909-04:00Comments on A Haven for Vee: Photography Technique for Christmas Trees and Lights...Veehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-955618676696799112011-12-16T17:35:06.557-05:002011-12-16T17:35:06.557-05:00I love it when fellow bloggers share their easy, y...I love it when fellow bloggers share their easy, yet clever tips. I am picturing many women currently rummaging around for the tea strainer to give this a try. I know that is what I'm off to do.<br />Haven't tried the tea yet either. You are just a wealth of good ideas today.Happy@Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15748146424809856063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-35325951793103132802011-12-16T13:37:16.154-05:002011-12-16T13:37:16.154-05:00Hello Vee..
Thanks for your visit. Your tree is g...Hello Vee..<br /><br />Thanks for your visit. Your tree is gorgeous...and loved catching up on your blog this morning. <br /><br />Hey btw...is that a "transferware" plate under your Jesus mug??? My Italian Aunt Rose had tons of that dinnerware back in her day, I think she had the brown and the green...anyway it brought back some childhood memories. :)Knitting Maniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07751227475793526295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-42164585281519640392011-12-16T04:19:57.709-05:002011-12-16T04:19:57.709-05:00Well that is the niftiest trick. I am gonna try i...Well that is the niftiest trick. I am gonna try it and the tea. Yes I am highly suggestible =) Haha I have to make a cup of tea even when I just read about someone having tea in an English novel for crying out loud LOL!<br /><br />Now I want those scones too...a woman who ishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17136374470040601602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-20618747135820244982011-12-16T03:19:13.255-05:002011-12-16T03:19:13.255-05:00Nice tips shared. This would be a big help especia...Nice tips shared. This would be a big help especially for those newbies in photography.Briana @ Photo Backgroundshttp://www.backdropexpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-18948707000991032462011-12-15T23:53:02.643-05:002011-12-15T23:53:02.643-05:00Well I never......
heard of using a tea strainer f...Well I never......<br />heard of using a tea strainer for your photos! It did work. I just love the way I get smarter and smarter from all you other blogger friends!<br />I always have peppermint tea on hand-Tentley. Is your brand better?<br />I would, however, like that beautiful mug to drink my peppermint tea in. Was it a gift?<br />I just bought fresh cranberries to make my favorite orange/cranberry muffins. Blueberry/lemon is new to me. It sure sounds good.<br />Sweet dreams to you friend.<br />Kimberlycamp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-31350811026091662412011-12-15T23:07:20.483-05:002011-12-15T23:07:20.483-05:00What a nifty idea for photographing the tree. Must...What a nifty idea for photographing the tree. Must go try it now! Thanks! NancyNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16533958204266882852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-64324755136137527972011-12-15T22:58:03.788-05:002011-12-15T22:58:03.788-05:00I forgot to mention that I love mint tea. Haven&#...I forgot to mention that I love mint tea. Haven't tried the peppermint, but I am sure it is wonderful. We've been hooked on peppermint coffee for several years now, and stock up this time of year so that we can drink it all year long!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-60617499782222527712011-12-15T22:56:27.529-05:002011-12-15T22:56:27.529-05:00Wow, your hubby sure was giving you a dirty look! ...Wow, your hubby sure was giving you a dirty look! LOL, I'm glad that you're having fun experimenting. The shadows you see along the walls are from the sloping sides of the strainer. The openings aren't straight on. There's an easier way to get those twinkling lights. Here's a link. http://www.elizabethhalford.com/2011/12/05/how-to-photograph-your-christmas-tree-how-to-get-twinkle-bursts-of-light/<br /><br />If you don't have a tripod, then steady your camera on a chair or table.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-9725341510416308992011-12-15T22:48:43.999-05:002011-12-15T22:48:43.999-05:00A scientist you are indeed Vee, thanks for always...A scientist you are indeed Vee, thanks for always sharing .<br />I can't say enough about the peppermint tea, and the Candy Cane Lane, is even more delicious. Oh how I would love one of your scones.<br />Now I must go and see what else you have been doing since I last visited.<br />Hugs,<br />SueSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14843762646877115013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-10663326983220212932011-12-15T22:39:01.462-05:002011-12-15T22:39:01.462-05:00Hi Vee!
I love that you are so adventurous with t...Hi Vee!<br /><br />I love that you are so adventurous with the camera!! Who would have thought that a tea strainer would make stars!! I love to try different techniques with photos - I thought yours worked out beautifully! <br /><br />I try to stay out of the bakery . . . most of the time.... ;0) There are just some things that I can't resist - I just love glazed doughnuts! Scones, especially cranberry and orange, sound so delightful!<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BarbBarbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158897469583069249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-69276456675127186902011-12-15T22:20:45.275-05:002011-12-15T22:20:45.275-05:00I need to try this new photo trick! Your tea and b...I need to try this new photo trick! Your tea and biscuit looks so good right at this moment.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06617977766426840836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-53965831358142180322011-12-15T22:18:32.796-05:002011-12-15T22:18:32.796-05:00Oh how interesting...you are so good at learning n...Oh how interesting...you are so good at learning new things and sharing them...thanks! Oh our trees look a lot alike we both have the same words on our trees!!!Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-89837363623443626912011-12-15T20:56:55.957-05:002011-12-15T20:56:55.957-05:00Sounds like a great idea, withstanding unwilling p...Sounds like a great idea, withstanding unwilling photo subjects :)SavoringTime in the Kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14416968440250548090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-67717715707703539572011-12-15T19:21:52.294-05:002011-12-15T19:21:52.294-05:00I showed Lindsay the strainer trick and she likes ...I showed Lindsay the strainer trick and she likes it! I'm going to have her try it on our tree. I'll have her post them if they turn out!<br /><br />DeannaDeanna Rabe - Creekside Cottage Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16133684514103206137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-33343674969641058492011-12-15T17:56:17.111-05:002011-12-15T17:56:17.111-05:00wow..even the strainer could make hubby look happy...wow..even the strainer could make hubby look happy to be up, huh?! LOL..the idea is great - I need to really practice with my little "point-n-shoot" to even get any good night-lights pictures, no less using kitchen tools! :-)Colleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230264141748182037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-56008531200439656012011-12-15T17:26:02.045-05:002011-12-15T17:26:02.045-05:00Vee,
You crack me up! John has a look on his fac...Vee,<br /><br />You crack me up! John has a look on his face like he is thinking, "What is she up to now?" Peppermint is not my cup of tea but I will try the strainer tip. Thanks for the smile.Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16262542152196076333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-44338093731889410722011-12-15T16:49:48.311-05:002011-12-15T16:49:48.311-05:00Vee,
I'm off to try the tea strainer...well, t...Vee,<br />I'm off to try the tea strainer...well, the strainer. Right now. <br />Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-72313955017395262602011-12-15T16:49:25.224-05:002011-12-15T16:49:25.224-05:00Now why is the holiday peppermint tea any differen...Now why is the holiday peppermint tea any different to regular peppermint tea I wonder.<br />I shall try the mesh in front of the lights to see if it makes any difference.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-8073296515791270342011-12-15T16:36:28.126-05:002011-12-15T16:36:28.126-05:00The things we can learn by hanging around the blog...The things we can learn by hanging around the blog world. That effect is great. I've always been disappointed by photos of my tree since it looks so much warmer and beautiful in person. Bet this would fix that. <br /><br /><br />oops...there's the phone.............Becky K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10531485758141842829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-18634129335655568262011-12-15T15:48:22.991-05:002011-12-15T15:48:22.991-05:00Wow! That's great! Thanks for the tip! I ca...Wow! That's great! Thanks for the tip! I can't wait to try it out and wow my family with my great photography! LOL! Love your tea cup too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-24788195783368043092011-12-15T14:57:54.706-05:002011-12-15T14:57:54.706-05:00Well, I must definitly try the tea strainer tip! ...Well, I must definitly try the tea strainer tip! Who knew? As for tea. Have you tried Stash's Christmas Chai Spice tea? Yum. And they also make a decafinated tea called Christmas Eve. I can drink it AND go to sleep! It snowed here this morning and now it's raining! Not nice out at all. Stay warm and dry. PamelaPamela Gordonhttp://playingwithmycamera.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-70227052801237411322011-12-15T14:28:17.677-05:002011-12-15T14:28:17.677-05:00What a great tip! Your "stars" look won...What a great tip! Your "stars" look wonderful. Aren't bloggers the smartest people on earth!thistlewoodfarmnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-17239920038447874482011-12-15T14:13:25.358-05:002011-12-15T14:13:25.358-05:00Amazing what we can learn from each other! Must g...Amazing what we can learn from each other! Must give that a try...the tea strainer trick.<br /><br />Haven't tried the peppermint tea...but the peppermint mocha at 'the golden arches' is quite fine!Judy https://www.blogger.com/profile/00929685771427155673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-45829221835272087422011-12-15T13:38:51.275-05:002011-12-15T13:38:51.275-05:00Remember, imitation is the highest form of complim...Remember, imitation is the highest form of compliment. Unless it's in writing, then it's plagerism. Nevertheless, check out my blog as I take your advice on tea strainer photography! :D<br />DebDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04612935931627314524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4152193618785368659.post-7023469734947216182011-12-15T13:26:43.661-05:002011-12-15T13:26:43.661-05:00Oh and be sure to try a close up on just a couple ...Oh and be sure to try a close up on just a couple of lights too.Thoughts on Life and Millinery.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15826496514403918108noreply@blogger.com