HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

And a story to tell, I came across a video of a young lady, I'm going to say less than 28 years of age, she was on the most part a wedding photographer, what got my attention was she shoots with a Canon 5D IV and a
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II AF USM Lens and said she stop using that lens, were talking about a $1,000 lens (used), The reason she stopped using it was #1 it was heavy #2 she no longer likes to completely blur out the background, she said over the years her style has change, she still blurs the BG however it's not to the point to where you can't tell whats going on in the background.

in other words, if she shoots someone and there trees in the background you can tell for sure they are trees just burled but not burled out. Why does she shoot this way now? she said she was showing her clients her Portfolio
and that's what they liked the best.

Part of the new generation? I don't know, I do know what I see with my eyes other people see it different, but being interesting, I went out a shot a few test shots just to see, I wanted to see if it works on the things we shoot,
It has been raining here and can't get out to play more, only time will tell, But for sure I'm not disappointed in the results.

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@ f/5 I would have shot it @ f2.8

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Again f/5 I would had shot it @ f/2.8

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Joe Blow

A prime, or any lens, does not need to be used only at its largest aperture. Most lenses have smaller apertures.

suci Loc: Texas

If a lens is big and heavy; it's reasonable to change to something lighter, but to reject a lens for shallow depth of field, seems silly since one can certainly adjust the aperture.

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

That is true, all depends on what your after!!!

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

That was the first thing that came to my mind when she said that, the second thing that came to my mind is she should have bought a Sony

DOOK Loc: Maclean, Australia

I would have shot the first one with more blur, Johnny, but that's JMHO. To each his/her own, I suppose--it would be a boring old world if we all had the same preferences or opinions.

Earl.

angela k Loc: Long Island

Wonderful set, Johnny and I am one of those that love blurred backgrounds... focus on what's important and let the rest take back seat!!

CLF Loc: Raleigh, NC

Johnny, a blured background depends so much on the subject, at least for me. For most of my bird photos I like to blur the background as much as I can. On occasion I want to tell a story and then it might be better to have as much of the background as possible in focus. I also need to play with it a little more to see if I am just acting out a standard conception or if doing the oposite is a better way to be. Thanks for giving me a good thing to think about.

Greg

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

I agree Earl and that's what makes to world turn.

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

I like that to, but what if you showed whats in the back seat, Would it make it more interesting? That's the point.

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

Greg, I think you hit the nail on the head and did not miss the point, it would for sure tell a better story, I didn't think about that. THANK YOU!

angela k Loc: Long Island

That will have to depend on who's driving with you...

HOT Texas Loc: From the Heart of Texas

No, it would depend on who's in the back seat and how much to show.

angela k Loc: Long Island

lol... that's what I meant!!

Dixiegirl Loc: Alabama gulf coast

I agree. It would indeed be boring if we all had the same likes and dislikes, and that said, all the more reason for us to think twice about criticizing style and preferences of others. We're all different and have a unique place on this forum. JMO