Challenge: 12/15-17 Bokeh
Dec 14, 2014 18:03:12 #
Its Bokeh time!
In photography bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens. Bokeh is "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light. (Wikipedia). For this challenge you will need to know about aperture and focal length and how they work to create a shallow depth of field. This article explains what you need to know to capture bokeh. I am still working on the cutout mentioned in the article. Articles mention certain size lenses - use what you have. I used my 18-200mm zoom (tripod is a must) and placed my subject about 4-6 feet in front of the camera and the backdrops about 4-5 feet behind the subject. Sometimes I needed an LED flashlight to light the subject only. Bokeh isnt just for Christmas lights - you can produce it in nature, portraits and more. Watch for additional articles. Tell us how you got your bokeh.
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-achieve-better-bokeh-4-simple-tips/
So, Click the Youtube link, grab your camera and lets all do the Merry Christmas Bokeh
http://youtu.be/71kHKZQc1Qo ( The Merry Christmas Polka [Bokeh])
In photography bokeh is the aesthetic quality of the blur produced in the out-of-focus parts of an image produced by a lens. Bokeh is "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light. (Wikipedia). For this challenge you will need to know about aperture and focal length and how they work to create a shallow depth of field. This article explains what you need to know to capture bokeh. I am still working on the cutout mentioned in the article. Articles mention certain size lenses - use what you have. I used my 18-200mm zoom (tripod is a must) and placed my subject about 4-6 feet in front of the camera and the backdrops about 4-5 feet behind the subject. Sometimes I needed an LED flashlight to light the subject only. Bokeh isnt just for Christmas lights - you can produce it in nature, portraits and more. Watch for additional articles. Tell us how you got your bokeh.
http://digital-photography-school.com/how-to-achieve-better-bokeh-4-simple-tips/
So, Click the Youtube link, grab your camera and lets all do the Merry Christmas Bokeh
http://youtu.be/71kHKZQc1Qo ( The Merry Christmas Polka [Bokeh])
C'mon - Bokeh with me!
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Bokeh in Nature
Pure Bokeh - really fresh - made it today; green miniature Christmas lights over a black backdrop (hung the drape on a hanger, the hanger on a hook and draped the lights from behind. Manual "out of focus" - Can be used for a PP backdrop some day.
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Bokeh in portraits
Have a cup of Bokeh with me (article talks about relating the bokeh to the subject)
Dec 14, 2014 18:10:55 #
Dec 14, 2014 18:24:29 #
Awesome examples Pat. Also, wonderful links. Will work hard to find some time to create something.
Dec 14, 2014 18:31:30 #
William wrote:
this will be a challenge ... later
Bill
Bill
You're up to it, I'm sure!
Dec 14, 2014 18:32:11 #
Irenejb wrote:
Awesome examples Pat. Also, wonderful links. Will work hard to find some time to create something.
Thanks, Irene. Looking forward to doing the Bokeh with you - and William too, of course!
Dec 14, 2014 18:46:28 #
Thanks for hosting another Challenge Pat.
:wink:
Here's my first one. Taken in Swindon, UK.
Baz
:wink:
Here's my first one. Taken in Swindon, UK.
Baz
Dec 14, 2014 19:01:02 #
This one was taken at Coate water in Swindon. Focusing on the red branches & the flower (what's left of it) you can see that a form of Bokeh is in the background created by bushes.
Baz
Baz
Dec 14, 2014 19:06:05 #
Haveago wrote:
This one was taken at Coate water in Swindon. Focusing on the red branches & the flower (what's left of it) you can see that a form of Bokeh is in the background created by bushes.
Baz
Baz
Haveago - thanks so much for posting 2 very different styles of bokeh. Thanks for "doing the bokeh" !
Dec 14, 2014 19:09:18 #
My 3rd Bokeh is in front of the subject, well I think it's a form of Bokeh. Created by the subject behind is in focus, (the Swan) leaving the foreground out of focus.
Dec 14, 2014 19:11:16 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
Haveago - thanks so much for posting 2 very different styles of bokeh. Thanks for "doing the bokeh" !
My pleasure Pat. I enjoy this kind of short timespan challenges.
Baz
Dec 14, 2014 19:19:52 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
You're up to it, I'm sure!
thanks Pat for the encouragement ... :idea:
Dec 14, 2014 19:23:42 #
Hi Pat! I have been looking forward to this! Here are a couple I did this afternoon...I am just about to play some more. I did a similar setup to yours on the last two. The 1st one was taken last night while out taking Xmas pics. I had to almost lay on the ground to get low enough! LOL! The owner quietly came out to see if I was stealing from him....He was very nice and was happy that I was taking pictures of his decorations. :-)
Dec 14, 2014 19:27:02 #
While I got high this afternoon, I practiced some Bokeh.
I did not center the principal focus, shot at f/2.8 and right up close
I did not center the principal focus, shot at f/2.8 and right up close
Dec 14, 2014 19:29:04 #
Haveago wrote:
My 3rd Bokeh is in front of the subject, well I think it's a form of Bokeh. Created by the subject behind is in focus, (the Swan) leaving the foreground out of focus.
And yes, you can have "foreground" bokeh
Dec 14, 2014 19:32:38 #
William wrote:
thanks Pat for the encouragement ... :idea:
I see spots of light but not sure they are bokeh because they are so focused. Bokeh or not, looks like a giant ice cube with lots of color in and around it and it looks pretty and confusingly cool! You are so full of creativity,
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