26/52 I used to be pretty clear on what was real & what I made up...

i love bokeh babies : )

wow wow wow

The only difference between this and the f/1.4 is you can see the shape of the aperture.

26/52 I used to be pretty clear on what was real & what I made up... by Kiwi_GaL.

but with everything going on in the world, none of that seems to matter, so I just decided to talk less & smile to myself more, so as not to add to the general confusion.
~Storypeople.

#1 Explore & Front Page wow, thank you so much everyone! :)

remember i had to do plan B last week for my SP because plan A didn't work out?

well this is take 2 of plan A and i like it better than what i had last week :)
Im celebrating my half way mark of my 52wSP....and what better way to celebrate than with bokeh rite? lol yeah says the bokeh addicts :P

for the first time ever i get to combine my HBW shot and my 52WSP :))

and i know this kind of shot has been done quite a lot of times now in flickr.... but i just gotta try it my way rite? ;-)

oh and no hair extension this week.....just me and my short hair....hoping for it to grow faster so i can have my long hair again :P

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hyerim*shin (away for a bit) says:

1-- ooof I'm NEVER first! :) Lol.

This shot is enchanting, girl-- I really like the wistful look on your face and the light is so perfect! I love your 52WSPs --I guess that means that I like looking at you! hehe You're so pretty! :) xoxo
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

*Focus says:

Nice shot, love the bokeh and pose.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Shutter Moments says:

Very beautiful portrait! Wonderful bokeh too.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Karo says:

Oh, awesome! Are the septagons actual bokeh or an overlay? If the former, how the heck did you do that?!?!
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

lol i saw your "1"
thanks girl and eventho i dont have any prizes for the frist spot in my stream its still sweet that you want to be the first

thanks, i love these bokeh specially because of the pastel colours
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

heck no! im not that smart karo
i had to overlay my bokeh shot on top of my portrait hehehe is that considered as cheating?

thank you, i *heart* this bokeh
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

{Kimberly.Wood.Photography} says:

what wouldn't you love about this photo? It's beautiful.

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

{Kimberly.Wood.Photography} says:

btw, HBW!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

thanks kimberly! HBW to you too or is it still HBWE for you?
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Karo says:

Oh, phew! I was starting to feel unworthy for even looking. What's the bokeh of? It's super pretty pastels!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Pink Peony Photography ~ Karleen says:

This is a gorgeous shot!!! I like your short hair - looks great on you. And the bokeh - it's so dreamy :)

bokeh overlay? wooo~ gotta try that!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Geoff... says:

Ooh pretty sparkles! Love the soft delicate colours here. HBW!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Leonardo Martins says:

Beautiful portrait! So dream like!! :¬))
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Honey Girl [ Merry Xmas-C U in 2009] [deleted] says:

beautiful work, the words are so touchy too...I agree about keep smiling
You look beautiful, the lighting is so nice and gives hope that everything is going to be alright...
HBW to you
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

~ geisha ~ says:

so what are you looking at off in the distance...?
dreamy with that gorgeous light and bokeh layer...
you do these so well...
i am not even going to try!!!...lol...
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

_nejire_ (away for 2 weeks) says:

beautiful image. self portrait? very nice. HBW!

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

raehein says:

magical! love the light! such a beautiful sp.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

the cheshire smile says:

oh gosh the colors and light and glow are just divine!
gorgeousss.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

kktp_ says:

feel like déjà vu, LOL

you're good in this one, N, both expression and how you worked on photo came out very lovely :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

thanks to betina i fell in love with bubbles bokeh!

Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

innercreation says:

The colours and light in this are so enchanting... Beautiful!! I also love that quote from storypeople! :)
I'm not sure if you like straightening your hair, but that adds length! ;)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

innercreation says:

Love those colours that just popped up! ;)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

stari_ribic says:

Beautiful flares! They really add to the bokeh effect! Wonderful! What lense did you use?

BTW - girl, what's wrong with your hair? I think it's an optimal length. True, the long hair is more seducing, but can be *a little unpractical* as well, so I guess this lenght is quite a good compromise:)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

lol the déjà vu is because you had a sneak preview!

we all gotta try this at least once after seeing irene's shot with her gorgeous sparkly bokeh

this gives a false impression that we have nice sunny days whereas we have no hope for that at the moment! its been raining for 3 straight days since i took this! blech!

you should sooooo try this! im not looking at anything just thinking and hoping that the light comes out nicely in the picture lol

thank you soo much!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Sarah Wheeler says:

this is so lovely!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

took this using my 85mm/1.8 lens im falling in love with that lens all over again
oh and thank you about your comments on my hair
i personally like it longer but you are right that it can be a bit unpractical

my original hair was straight girl....i was soo bored with it after years of straight hair so i permed it i loved it until i decided to cut it on a whim and now i regretted it
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Char-la-la says:

Ooh heptagon bokeh! the lighting in this shot is just plain magical :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

chrisps says:

cool shot

HBW from Dublin Ireland
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Terri.Flickr.Chic ♥ (Silent Moments) says:

I just wanted to take a peek at your photos and stop by with a hello and wishes for a great weekend :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

innercreation says:

Wow, that's a perm?!! I wish my perms looked half as good :)
I find getting my husband to massage my head makes my hair grow faster! Well, that's what I tell him, because he likes long hair on me! ;)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

oh really? massaging head makes our hair grow faster? wow i did not know that :)
thanks for the tip, will keep that in mind...and gives me an excuse to ask for a head massage! LOL

thanks terri but we are nowhere near the weekend yet lol

hello to you too and HBW!

thank you! and yup heptagon bokeh can be good sometimes
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

betie bet says:

Oh, this is absolutely wonderful. You look your usual beautiful self, and the light is glorious. If you hadn't said it was an overlay, I'd hve assumed you had the bubbles in the foreground. I'm thinking FP!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Our 2Princesses' World ( Rachel ) says:

This is so beautiful and you're so beautiful! Love your pose, your look, your hair, the light and that dreamy bokeh, oh, plus the words. It's just too perfect!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

betie bet says:

HBWE!!!!
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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

its already wednesday here girl, si its HBW to us

and thank you both for such kind words!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

lightsongs ~ taking a break again :) says:

ooooh fabulous nat!! gorgeous!! i dont think i will have time to do the contest, as too much work today :(

but this is lovely :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Ivania photography says:

hello there pretty momma :) you hair looks good both ways!! and the place, color and bokeh are just great!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Fotografff says:

Un portrait que de douceur, j'adore complètement, bravo !
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Pasheoni - Sheryl says:

OMG!! This is just amazing! Thanks for sharing your secret. I just love the soft color.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

.Kels. says:

gawges girl!! love that bokeh!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

.Kels. says:

HBW!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

.laurie. says:

awesome!! so pretty!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

..karen.. says:

I think the MD picks you up as soon as you post ! ... ;) :)) soooooo beautiful, the bokeh overlay is perfect ! HBW :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Lisa-S says:

Awesome bokeh and self portrait. Congratulations on the front page.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

mjmatt {lazy days} says:

Stunning, magical & gorgeous! HBW!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

fraley_tera says:

Just beautiful!! Love this. Ive been seeing a lot of these lately and they are so fun!! You are gorgeous girl!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

baliktanaw says:

HBW! First posted photo for the week in BW pool and Explore FP already!

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Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

SummersBee says:

Beautiful shot, and beautiful you!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

ash-lip (away on holidays) says:

This is divine...absolutely perfect in every way possible!
Lovely
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kat&Kat says:

this is amazing. love the bokeh, and the tones. HBWE!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

me too! im gonna pass on the contest this week :)

dont you just love bubble bokeh?

that was such a fluke! lol

im seeing it everywhere too....so i just gotta give it a try

lol i told you he is very attracted to bokeh and almost all my shots have bokeh on them hahaha

thank you soo very much everyone!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

thanks kat! its already wednesday here so HBW!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

miss.bailey says:

this is absolutely gorgeous! and now i know how to achieve those frontal bokeh shots i've been seeing, lol!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

@ires says:

awesome bokeh and light!!! congrats on front page!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

cc_creates says:

Beautiful!!! The lighting is soft and magical, and i love the the bokeh play! HBW Natalia! :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

amp'ed says:

Lovely sp! HBW! :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

serendipity corner says:

WOW WOW WOW quickest fp every ey???
No wonder... your sps are very special indeed. I really love the creativity you put in it i really wish i can do it... too scared ha ha ha. i really love the bokehs very much... hexagon shapes... wow that's indeed very special in itself.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

✈ Naruto ✈ Perth 15-16Jul says:

Your hairstyle is so Japanese Nat...Nice!! So whats next for the Pink theme??
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

delilabob81 says:

This is soo beautiful...amazing shot.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

phamalamb says:

this is absolutely lovely. :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

~Darni says:

Beautiful shot, of your beautiful self. I love the background, especially the area behind you -- resembles little bubbles floating up.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Hammonds Babies says:

Amazing shot!
Congrats on front page!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

The.StoryKeeper says:

lovely peaceful shot
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

CraptasticPhotog says:

This is utterly beautiful! Nicely done.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Susan Gary (Sue) says:

This is so amazing ... wow and straight to the Front Page! How wonderful...Congrats!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

dchen@sg says:

Very nice combi ... HBW and SP !!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

~Ella (on break again) says:

Hi there pretty gurl!!! You are so creative!!! At first I thought, gosh all that bokehl..wait..how did she do that? LOL
You are amazing and my constant inspiration! Muah!!!

Thank you btw for grabbing a screenshot for me, youROCK BIG TIME!!!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

~Ella (on break again) says:

And...This is on Front Page! I am going to go grab it for ya....Congrats!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

~Teewinot~ says:

this is gorgeous!

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۞ Slimeface says:

Nice one

Hi, I'm a member of a group called Chercher la Femme, and we'd love to have this and other similar photos added to the group.
And please remember to tag photos "ChercherlaFemme".
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Colourful Life (Teresa) says:

Beautiful SP, and beautiful bokeh ! I have the 85/1.4, but I can never get this kind of bokeh so dramatic ! Excellent work !
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

JNJSMOM2007 says:

Just stunning.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

~Vicki~ [deleted] says:

a really pretty self portrait, love the pastel bokeh! HBW!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

wishingstars85...{starting over} [deleted] says:

WOW thats some awesome bokeh. lovely SP too :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

LaneyButler says:

most gorgeous bokeh EVER!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

*Peanut (Lauren) says:

Lovely light and bokeh...even if only the baby bokehs are real. :P I like your hair...what's wrong with it? =D
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

k-ko says:

aw, this is so lovely :)
HBW!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

dreamscapepics says:

This is beautiful, girl you are the goddes of bokeh!
Congrats on Front page, and of course HBW!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

littlemisspatricia says:

Such gorgeous light!! Love the overlayed bokeh. I thought it was real, too. :P Congrats on the FP!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Laughter&Noise {Jeff Eickhoff} says:

Gorgeous, Natalia! I can see why the Donkey was all over it!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

swimknitmama says:

you are very beautiful. lovely photo!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Wei2Chin says:

Love love the sunflare in this!! :-)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

DeniseJC says:

One of the most beautiful portraits (and self portraits) I have ever seen.
Wow!
Congrats on FP - well deserved.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

{ Amy } says:

wow, this is stunning!
congrats on your halfway mark!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

semuthutan says:

lovely bokeh..
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Since 1980 says:

This is just beautiful. I love the bokeh overlay.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Acoustic Soul away for a little while longer.... says:

Geeeeez so slow aren't I? lol...so how did you do the bokeh please? from bubbles???

well that quote made me smile....it's easier sometimes...the older i get the more i realise i don't know....
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Tja'Sha ♥ says:

Wow wow wow this is gorgeous Natalia ... you look amazing and this bokeh is stunning! :D
I loooooove your hair!
HBW! ;P
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Tony₁ says:

*swoon*

You're just too gorgeous.

Love the layered bokeh. Love that it's pastels and heptagonal even more!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

-Sunny- in and out says:

omg, amazing self portrait!!!!
I never managed to make a sp as good as yours... Great work!
And btw: I like your hair!!!! :-)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

*Kit Kat / kathie says:

Beautiful softness and all the pastel tones... really makes it look like a shower of bokeh is coming down on you! ;)
HBW!!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

silent.heart ♥ says:

OMG amazing colors .. loved the shoot alot .. :D
and wonderful place 2 .. so soft .. well done =D
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Hellsgeriatric says:

This is a beautiful image, Natalia! Exquisite!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

jewelflyt says:

Gorgeous, wonderful self-portrait & amazing bokeh :)

HBW!
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kiwi_GaL says:

gosh thank you soo much everyone....you are all too sweet
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

{Dan} ...Only a few days... says:

omg...this is so beautiful! and the bokeh...WOW!

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spidy69cc_ON VACATION FOR 3 WEEKS says:

well what can we say that hasen't been said.??
just to dam beautiful for your own good..lol
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

another planet (work work work!) : ) says:

that's some impressive multi coloured lens flare bokeh.

Wonderful sp Natalia.
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

whidbychick (new icon same old chick) says:

beautiful

EHBD :)
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Kerfuffle~ says:

Big congrats on the FP! This is so gorgeous, and I love your hair the length it is in this shot!

HBW!
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