About bokeh on a budget
Jul 30, 2015 18:26:34 #
I followed Matt Granger's youtube "bokeh on a budget" instructions with my kit 55-200mm lens. These are some snapdragons by our front steps. I cropped the pic a little and expanded black and white. His instructions worked pretty well, I thought.
Snapdragons
Jul 31, 2015 07:35:55 #
Very lovely soft colors in your background. Perfect for your delicate flowers.
Jul 31, 2015 09:25:10 #
Chuckster72 wrote:
I followed Matt Granger's youtube "bokeh on a budget" instructions with my kit 55-200mm lens. These are some snapdragons by our front steps. I cropped the pic a little and expanded black and white. His instructions worked pretty well, I thought.
Very cool. Nice PP as well.
Jul 31, 2015 11:37:17 #
Big Bill
Loc: Phoenix, AZ
Looks right to me. Nice soft contrasting colors in the background.
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Aug 1, 2015 00:40:52 #
Very nice photo, but without having the full-size download,I don't see any bokeh. (which, technically, is the light flare or reflections showing the shape of your shutter.) Shallow depth of field and a soft, blurry background to make your subject pop (which you have done well here) is another matter. I only have a few bokeh shots - here's one.
Aug 1, 2015 01:11:12 #
Thanks for the explanation. I really wasn't aware of the distinction. I'm still down on the toe of the learning curve so I really appreciate your detailed comment.
Aug 1, 2015 01:21:33 #
Chuckster72 wrote:
Thanks for the explanation. I really wasn't aware of the distinction. I'm still down on the toe of the learning curve so I really appreciate your detailed comment.
Don't worry, I call it that half the time, too. I just learned the difference between Pistil and Stamen (And Anther).
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