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Challenge: "Bokeh and Starbursts" 12/19-12/24/22
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Dec 19, 2022 12:23:52   #
sundar Loc: Charlotte, NC
 
daledo wrote:
Post your images of bokeh and/or starbursts. Looking forward to your contributions.


I really enjoy looking for starburst opportunities with the nikon 20 1.8.[/quote]

Very nice captures !

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Dec 19, 2022 13:53:08   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
Here are a couple that might apply.

Bokeh - Ant's view of the Jungle.
Bokeh - Ant's view of the Jungle....

Starburst - Rising moon done with "Star Filter"
Starburst - Rising moon done with "Star Filter"...

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Dec 19, 2022 13:54:48   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
PAToGraphy wrote:
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.
This challenge is about creating Bokeh and Starbur... (show quote)


I have something special for you for that superb #3 shot: 💰💰💰💰💰

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Dec 19, 2022 13:57:04   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
William wrote:
the last frame made my day over Covid idea@


The ONLY shot I have seen in the 60+ years since that show premiered that shows Barney in the actual color he turned when his dander was really up Excellent job of investigation, Bill 💥💥💥💥💥

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Dec 19, 2022 13:58:41   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
jimber wrote:
Somethings old and somethings more recent.


You must be the Bokeh Man Excellent shooting - and I really love the first ✨✨✨✨✨

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Dec 19, 2022 14:00:10   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
PAToGraphy wrote:
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.
Starburst effect: "Starbursts are created as ... (show quote)


Sublime starbursts everywhere And here I thought it was because the optometrist told me that I have cataracts starting 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

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Dec 19, 2022 14:02:02   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
daledo wrote:
Post your images of bokeh and/or starbursts. Looking forward to your contributions.


I really enjoy looking for starburst opportunities with the nikon 20 1.8.[/quote]

p1. You found some good ones here, daledo.

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Dec 19, 2022 14:02:38   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
sundar wrote:
Pat-Excellent topic and nice pictures to kick off the challenge! Will come up with some examples.


Great, I'll be watching for them

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Dec 19, 2022 14:03:08   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
daledo wrote:
Post your images of bokeh and/or starbursts. Looking forward to your contributions.


I really enjoy looking for starburst opportunities with the nikon 20 1.8.[/quote]

Awesome starbursting ✨✨⭐✨✨

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Dec 19, 2022 14:03:21   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
sundar wrote:
wonderful starburst effect examples !


Thank you.

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Dec 19, 2022 14:04:56   #
joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA
 
Transbuff1985 wrote:
Here are a couple that might apply.


IMHO, the first shot is a really spectacularly beautiful piece of work 🤍💧🤍💧🤍

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Dec 19, 2022 14:09:03   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
Transbuff1985 wrote:
Here are a couple that might apply.


Nice job, Bob. Liking #1. Great example of foreground bokeh. Yes, star filters - forgot to mention them and the in camera star effects available in some cameras.

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Dec 19, 2022 14:11:44   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
joecichjr wrote:
I have something special for you for that superb #3 shot: 💰💰💰💰💰



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Dec 19, 2022 14:12:47   #
PAToGraphy Loc: Portland ME area
 
joecichjr wrote:
Sublime starbursts everywhere And here I thought it was because the optometrist told me that I have cataracts starting 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
Sublime starbursts everywhere img src="https://st... (show quote)


Cataracts can add to the effect - LOL

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Dec 19, 2022 14:20:55   #
Transbuff1985 Loc: east central Iowa
 
joecichjr wrote:
IMHO, the first shot is a really spectacularly beautiful piece of work 🤍💧🤍💧🤍


Thank Joe for your kind words - appreciate it!!

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