Challenge: "Bokeh and Starbursts" 12/19-12/24/22
Dec 18, 2022 21:15:14 #
This challenge is about creating Bokeh and Starbursts in your images. Both phenomenon are dependent on lens (specifically aperture), points of light and placement of subject.
Tonight will be bokeh information and tomorrow I'll add starburst. There are volumes of internet information about each.
"Bokeh" refers to background or foreground blur in an image. "Beautiful" bokeh is created when the out of focus areas are smooth and stunning. Bad bokeh refers to too detailed (sic -who decides what's too detailed, I ask myself), jagged out of focus areas. It is complicated. Wide apertures (f4 and wider) and/or greater distance between the subject and the background, create better bokeh. Different lenses will produce different bokeh shapes (circles, hexagons and shapes between).The blades in the lens create the bokeh - the more blades in your lense the more circular the aperture and thus, the more circular bokeh. Choose a background with points of light and position yourself closer to the subject and the subject separated from the background." (from one photography article)
Another article concluded with "Good bokeh pleases our eyes and our perception of the image, therefore, the background blur should appear soft and 'creamy' with smooth round circles of light and no hard edges"
Holiday trees with their points of light can make for some beautiful bokeh. One thing not mention was - now, there are bokeh presets which can be added in post. I will NOT be rating anyone's bokeh.
Tonight will be bokeh information and tomorrow I'll add starburst. There are volumes of internet information about each.
"Bokeh" refers to background or foreground blur in an image. "Beautiful" bokeh is created when the out of focus areas are smooth and stunning. Bad bokeh refers to too detailed (sic -who decides what's too detailed, I ask myself), jagged out of focus areas. It is complicated. Wide apertures (f4 and wider) and/or greater distance between the subject and the background, create better bokeh. Different lenses will produce different bokeh shapes (circles, hexagons and shapes between).The blades in the lens create the bokeh - the more blades in your lense the more circular the aperture and thus, the more circular bokeh. Choose a background with points of light and position yourself closer to the subject and the subject separated from the background." (from one photography article)
Another article concluded with "Good bokeh pleases our eyes and our perception of the image, therefore, the background blur should appear soft and 'creamy' with smooth round circles of light and no hard edges"
Holiday trees with their points of light can make for some beautiful bokeh. One thing not mention was - now, there are bokeh presets which can be added in post. I will NOT be rating anyone's bokeh.
50mm lens mostly smooth circles created by light bouncing off ornaments and beading
Bokeh in foreground and background
Bokeh added in post
Dec 18, 2022 21:49:03 #
Nice opening Pat, great description and opening examples!
THANKS for HOSTING!!
THANKS for HOSTING!!
Dec 18, 2022 22:13:05 #
Transbuff1985 wrote:
Nice opening Pat, great description and opening examples!
THANKS for HOSTING!!
THANKS for HOSTING!!
Thanks for commenting, Bob.
Dec 18, 2022 23:51:03 #
Dec 18, 2022 23:53:03 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
This challenge is about creating Bokeh and Starbur... (show quote)
the last frame made my day over Covid idea@
Dec 19, 2022 08:21:34 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
This challenge is about creating Bokeh and Starbur... (show quote)
Very nice photos Pat.
Dec 19, 2022 08:24:32 #
Dec 19, 2022 08:28:19 #
jimber wrote:
Somethings old and somethings more recent.
Hi, jimber...Merry Christmas and these are wonderful examples.
Dec 19, 2022 08:28:55 #
Dec 19, 2022 09:07:59 #
Starburst effect: "Starbursts are created as light passes through a small aperture (diffraction). As light passes through the small opening is is diffracted (spread out) across the lens aperture blades. At the small apertures, the lens blades are coming together and form a polygon shape (the starburst). The smaller the aperture the more pronounced the effect. Suggested apertures: f11-f22. Higher apertures can also reduce the overall sharpness of the image so its a matter of trying to find the balance between creating a starburst and maintaining the image sharpness. Starbursts can also be emphasized in post.
Post your images of bokeh and/or starbursts. Looking forward to your contributions.
Post your images of bokeh and/or starbursts. Looking forward to your contributions.
Dec 19, 2022 10:53:45 #
Orphoto
Loc: Oregon
Bokeh is a subjective quality....not an amount. You can't add to it in post processing but you can alter or change its character.
Dec 19, 2022 12:09:27 #
Post your images of bokeh and/or starbursts. Looking forward to your contributions.[/quote]
I really enjoy looking for starburst opportunities with the nikon 20 1.8.
I really enjoy looking for starburst opportunities with the nikon 20 1.8.
Dec 19, 2022 12:19:24 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
This challenge is about creating Bokeh and Starbur... (show quote)
Pat-Excellent topic and nice pictures to kick off the challenge! Will come up with some examples.
Dec 19, 2022 12:20:38 #
jimber wrote:
Somethings old and somethings more recent.
Very nice set, jimber !
Dec 19, 2022 12:23:09 #
PAToGraphy wrote:
Starburst effect: "Starbursts are created as ... (show quote)
wonderful starburst effect examples !
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