Bokeh
May 7, 2022 09:50:28 #
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Ronsh
Loc: Floresville,Tx.
SX2002 wrote:
Sometimes one flukes a really pleasant bokeh without even trying, I like these.. 
Yep, nicely done.
May 7, 2022 10:43:09 #
petrochemist
Loc: UK
BigDaddy wrote:
I understand the "doughnuts" you speak o... (show quote)
Bokeh is the nature of the out of focus highlights, with mirror lenses & point highlights these are always doughnuts because of the central obstruction.
Not overly obvious but visible in this shot with my 600mm miorror lens
Handheld mirror test by Mike Kanssen, on FlickrIf the highlights are longer the rings combine to produce double images which can be very distracting, as seen in the water here
FS test - Reflex + focal reducer by Mike Kanssen, on FlickrWith more conventional lenses paper cutouts can be used to shape the bokeh as desired (this one via a 50mm lens)
jaguar in the flowers by Mike Kanssen, on FlickrMore subtle bokeh effects like 'soap bubbles' depend on the optics of the lens & have made some legacy lenses very collectable.
Very few of my shots have the smooth subtle blurring Ron showed at the start of the thread :(
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SX2002 wrote:
Sometimes one flukes a really pleasant bokeh without even trying, I like these..
You are too modest.
Experience, Skill, and Preparation all figure into "Luck".
I have seen your previous posts, and you are being modest.
Smile,
JimmyT Sends
Bravo Zulu
May 7, 2022 11:51:19 #
SX2002 wrote:
Sometimes one flukes a really pleasant bokeh without even trying, I like these..
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pauken wrote:
Can anyone identify the bird? Thanks!
I believe it’s a new Holland Honeyeater.
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