My five day old son

[bfriis]

This a a picture just taken of my newborn son.

I tried for the first time to experiment with shaped bokeh, in this case shaped as a pacifier.

I used a desk lamp (see the reflection in his eye) to highlight his face and for the pacifiers I hung up some x-mas lights in the background. I placed him according to the rule of thirds.

Equipment: Nikon D300, Manfroto tripod, Nikkor 50mm f 1/1.4G.

Information on shaped bokeh see:
DIY - Create Your Own Bokeh | DIYPhotography.net

[jamie1982]

I lovely photo indeed. Very nice.

I should really give something like this a go when I get a chance.

[rexerin]

That is a really neat bokeh effect! Thanks for the link on the how-to.

Congratulations on the birth of your son, and this wonderful photo

[Stevanus]

I like this.....
I have to remaind my self to take pict of my baby.....

[jpel3500]

Yeah, remind yourself often. The years slip by so damned fast. You will regret every picture you didn't take, and you will see all of them in you mind one day. Grin. I know.

JDPelfrey

PS. My computer is FULL of my Grandaughters Pics. Because I know what I lost as my daughter was growing up. Just to let you know......

[Popoki Iti]

Congratulations on the birth of your son! Thanks for sharing his photo and how you took it. I love the composition.