Bokeh pictures!!
Dec 5, 2011 09:58:41 #
mimisotaa
Loc: Saint Louis, MO
I just recently bought some Opteka fisheye lens before Thanksgiving & this is my first time during Bokeh photography. I would like everyone to critique :)
Dec 5, 2011 10:07:14 #
Dec 5, 2011 10:25:06 #
Weeeeeelll, that's not really 'bokeh', that just out of focus.
BOKEH is the blurred background BEHIND a well-focused subject.
BOKEH is the blurred background BEHIND a well-focused subject.
Dec 5, 2011 11:50:31 #
JimH wrote:
Weeeeeelll, that's not really 'bokeh', that just out of focus.
BOKEH is the blurred background BEHIND a well-focused subject.
BOKEH is the blurred background BEHIND a well-focused subject.
Well said, JimH
Dec 5, 2011 12:05:08 #
mimisotaa
Loc: Saint Louis, MO
divinggranny wrote:
Pretty cool.I like 2nd best, but 3rd good too. Was born in St. Louis.
Thank you :)
Dec 5, 2011 12:23:27 #
Here is some "BOKEH" ... Christmas lights make for terrific "BOKEH"
Snowman in focus--blur behind in "BOKEH "
Snowman in focus--blur behind in "BOKEH "
Ornament with background blue " BOKEH"
Dec 5, 2011 13:22:07 #
Dria wrote:
Exactly. +1 :thumbup:Here is some "BOKEH" ... Christmas lights make for terrific "BOKEH"
Snowman in focus--blur behind in "BOKEH "
Snowman in focus--blur behind in "BOKEH "
Dec 5, 2011 17:18:14 #
JimH wrote:
Weeeeeelll, that's not really 'bokeh', that just out of focus.
BOKEH is the blurred background BEHIND a well-focused subject.
BOKEH is the blurred background BEHIND a well-focused subject.
You sure the subject wasn't air? lol
Dec 6, 2011 12:25:13 #
The ABSOLUTE last lens you's ever want to use for a good "bokeh" shot is a fisheye! You need a lens to differntiate focus and not include everything! Fast primes are the best for this. A sharp foreground image is a must. Here's a humble example taken last week without the 'circles of confusion' (as we used to call Bokeh) but just a good background blur!
Dec 6, 2011 13:13:20 #
I believe these are out of focus photos. You need a subject that is focused and the rest is blurred out. A matter of adjustments on your part. Good luck.
Dec 6, 2011 13:49:48 #
Hmmmmmm I'd have to think about these. I have no idea what BOKEH pictures are. Number 1---I've thrown away better pix than that 2& 3 are interesting and sorta colorful. Are those intentional--if so I've taken lots of BOKEH pix over the years probably thrown away a fortune.:-) ALYN
Dec 15, 2011 21:02:25 #
Very nice shots!
Could you please tell me what your settings were for capturing these images, and how much ambient light was there in the room other than the Xmas lights?
I have been trying to master bokeh, but haven't had much success. I have a 55 mm that I was using but the largest aperture is only 3.5. Is that workable or should I really have something like a 1.8?
I also have a 70 - 300 mm lens but that only goes to 5.6.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks a lot!
Could you please tell me what your settings were for capturing these images, and how much ambient light was there in the room other than the Xmas lights?
I have been trying to master bokeh, but haven't had much success. I have a 55 mm that I was using but the largest aperture is only 3.5. Is that workable or should I really have something like a 1.8?
I also have a 70 - 300 mm lens but that only goes to 5.6.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks a lot!
Dec 15, 2011 21:08:01 #
jdtx
Loc: SA, Tx.
many factors contribute to "bokeh"..the aperture size, the shape of the shutter blades, the distance of the background to the subject and lens to subject ..I am sure some of the tech guys and gals can give more detail and there are a ton of tutorials on the "net"..good luck
Dec 16, 2011 02:53:43 #
Mike629
Loc: NJ,United States
mimisotaa wrote:
I just recently bought some Opteka fisheye lens before Thanksgiving & this is my first time during Bokeh photography. I would like everyone to critique :)
Here`s a shot with Bokeh ( blurred background )
Dec 16, 2011 03:10:35 #
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