Bokeh -post your best pls

[Tareq]

The real question is: Who will post the 2000th post in this thread!!!?

is it a matter?

[angryhampster]

is it a matter?



Yes. Let's keep it going.

[Double Negative]

The real question is: Who will post the 2000th post in this thread!!!?

Indeed, a question for the ages... :D

Who will win a cookie?

[delhi]

Let's make this interesting. The 2000th poster will get a POTN strap! How about that Moderators?! :D

[delhi]

Right here's my Bokeh contribution...

http://alai.zenfolio.com/img/p231342288-4.jpg

[justisnmnz]

^very nice

http://img111.imageshack.us/img111/3356/1125309copyzr9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[tomhide]

My contribution with 70-200IS 2.8
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2003/grassoy3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[runninmann]

Let's make this interesting. The 2000th poster will get a POTN strap! How about that Moderators?! :DIf it includes a photo?

[justisnmnz]

haha, i would have a pic ready and sit for hours waiting.

although there wouldn't be a 1999th post because everyone would be waiting for it. :D

[bluej511]

Crticism please
1
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3528.jpg
2
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/_MG_3265.jpg
3 Fore and aft bokeh
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/_MG_3266.jpg

[shredchic]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/shredchic/butterfly.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/shredchic/tikitorch.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/shredchic/dandelion2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/shredchic/Grayslake2032-2rs.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v337/shredchic/July192006086-1rs.jpg

[FlatFourVW]

Shot quickly handheld on the first day I had my Canon 28mm f1.8. That is real (not Photochop) bokeh.

http://flatfourvw.com/shared/IMG_4962bokeh800.jpg

[Pastafarian]

http://www.unfukwitable.com/Photography/Pictures/SuperTape%20copy.jpg

[Jon]

Let's make this interesting. The 2000th poster will get a POTN strap! How about that Moderators?! :D
We'll just delete some of the inanities (like "Wow, who'll get the 2000th post?") until it works out to our satisfaction.

:{)#

[surfologist]

Gazebo in the background...

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/8118/bokehzx0.jpg

[justisnmnz]

foreground bokeh anyone?

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/9915/1125227copy2kq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

edit: I have no idea what made the bokeh in the background of this... but it looks pretty cool. :D
http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4549/1125054copy2qu4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[airbutchie]

Just like the post #, it's the year I was born... Hehhehehhee...

- airbutchie

[Sydor25]

I figure if it snows in Dallas, I might as well take some pictures:

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Texas_Snow_11.30.06-661.jpg

http://sydor25.com/Pictures/Texas_Snow_11.30.06-459.jpg

[kwsanders]

Very nice photos, Sydor25. I wanted some of that to come eastward, but I do not think we will see any here in NE Alabama.

[Rhinotherunt]

Very nice photos, Sydor25. I wanted some of that to come eastward, but I do not think we will see any here in NE Alabama.
The wind sure was HOWLING though! I thought my roof was going to come off here is N Central AL.

[Rhinotherunt]

Gazebo in the background...


That is a great image! I LUV the simplicity!

[Mike Philippens]

There are some really amazing shots in this thread. I can look at some of the shots for hours...

Here's one that I did of a Midget:
http://gallery.philippens.net/d/8212-1/da2b1932.jpg

And one of my favorites (but it's made with a Minolta A1):
http://gallery.philippens.net/d/1015-2/PICT1238.jpg

[kwsanders]

The wind sure was HOWLING though! I thought my roof was going to come off here is N Central AL.

True that! I was sitting here at the computer last night sometime after midnight, I believe it was, and it sounded like the rain was hitting the house in all different directions that one could imagine. :)

[Psychic1]

1D and 50-1.4 iso1600
http://ct.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/68996832.gdCZcT7g.jpg

[Pastafarian]

wow this thread slowed down. i guess everyone wants to be the 2000th post.

http://www.unfukwitable.com/Photography/New%20Lens%20Pics/Canon%2028_105mm%20F3.5-4.5%20USM42.JPG

[Pastafarian]

2 different views, i couldn't/can't decide which i like more.

http://www.unfukwitable.com/Photography/New%20Lens%20Pics/Canon%2028_105mm%20F3.5-4.5%20USM33.JPG

http://www.unfukwitable.com/Photography/New%20Lens%20Pics/Canon%2028_105mm%20F3.5-4.5%20USM32.JPG

[bdpAKAknox]

Got my 50mm today, real sharp, alot of bokeh.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/5346/50mm023ew0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img167.imageshack.us/img167/3350/50mm128fr5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[bluej511]

i love the second one john and i gotta say i love your sig as well most people wont realize that if your doing something you absolutly love then money wont matter, sometimes yes but not always

[neuron]

Hey there. I'm new here, but have been shooting with a 300D since 2003. Recently upgraded to a 30D.

Here's one of Coney Island in the winter. The chain-link fence is an interesting effect, one I haven't figured out yet. It was shot with the 300D and the 75-300 IS USM at f5.0.

http://neuron.nervous.net/img_2003/IMG_1657.jpg

[In2Photos]

How about some Elmo bokeh?

XT, Tamron 28-75

http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/71055147.jpg

[Rhinotherunt]

How about some Elmo bokeh?

XT, Tamron 28-75


That is too CUTE!

[3Turner]

How's this...handheld as I forgot my tripod so not totally sharp as I would have liked.:rolleyes:

[kwsanders]

How about some Elmo bokeh?
XT, Tamron 28-75

Fantastic shot. Truly precious!

[StealthLude]

Here's my contribution to this wonderful thread.

100mm Macro @ f 2.8

All above are excellent shots.

[In2Photos]

That is too CUTE!

Fantastic shot. Truly precious!
Thanks guys. Glad you liked it.

[Eagle]

Here's my contribution to this wonderful thread.

100mm Macro @ f 2.8

All above are excellent shots.

Nice shot!
The Paper Money Focus Test, I can hear it all beginning now!

[bluej511]

C&C is welcome/needed/mandatory lol
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_4376.jpg

[surfologist]

That is a great image! I LUV the simplicity!

Thank you!! I like it a lot too!!

[surfologist]

C&C is welcome/needed/mandatory lol
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_4376.jpg

Sweet... thats cool...

Now post your PS3 Bokeh!

[bluej511]

haha yea i sold that thing when i got it haha made a nice profit and bought all that instead

[surfologist]

I wanted to buy and sell about 8 of them on eBay... I had reservations at a few different stores, but i didnt buy them. oh well.

How is gears of war? I havent played my xbox in about a year. I dont have time, i think id rather take pictures instead of sitting at home.... but i do use it as a dvd player.

[bluej511]

gears of war is supposendly gonna be the best title for 360 until halo 3 comes out and if that beats it. I like Tom Clancys Rainbow Six-Las Vegas much better anyways, i downloaded the demo with xbox life silver (its free)

[sirsloop]

heres one from friday thats not too shabby... a bit soft on the subject but great bokeh!

http://photos.tallmanphoto.com/gallery/2196716

http://photos.tallmanphoto.com/photos/114261141-L-2.jpg

[mangkukhayun]

I was surprised to see a pitch black on the background. It was a sunny day!! :rolleyes:

http://static.flickr.com/104/314523165_1bce130892_b.jpg

[aznkid.com]

http://www.aznkid.com/detail/10.jpg

http://www.aznkid.com/weddings/03.jpg

http://www.aznkid.com/landscape/07.jpg

here's one i took just to test the bokeh:
http://www.aznkid.com/misc/bokeh.jpg

that was used for this shot:
http://www.aznkid.com/people/14.jpg

[vegasboy]

bokeh/experimental?

http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f59/vegasboy301/myspace%20stuff/flower1.jpg

[moophus]

simple bokeh

10d/28mm F2.8

[moophus]

here is an HDR bokeh

10d/50mm F1.8

[moophus]

and one more HDR bokeh

10d/50mm F1.8

[bitteraspects]

one from earlier today

http://img4.picsplace.to/img4/27/20D476.jpg

[Rhinotherunt]

here is an HDR bokeh

10d/50mm F1.8
I have been wrong before, but I believe that is an example of bad bokeh.

[Rhinotherunt]

here's one i took just to test the bokeh:


that was used for this shot:

Some great examples there!

one from earlier today

Stunning!

[airbutchie]

A few "simple" bokeh images...

Rebel XTi : Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 @ 70mm : ISO 400 : 1/50sec : +1/3 Exp Compensation : Flash OFF

Flower Arrangments:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/flower-tamron-28-75-1.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/flower-tamron-28-75-2.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/flower-tamron-28-75-3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v467/airbutchie/Photography/flower-tamron-28-75-4.jpg

- airbutchie ;)

[banana]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k214/alexR931/ff.jpg

[banana]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k214/alexR931/spider.jpg

[moophus]

Yeah, HDR on a windy day really sucks.

I have been wrong before, but I believe that is an example of bad bokeh.

[kwsanders]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k214/alexR931/spider.jpg


Now that is a beautiful example of shallow depth of field (DOF). I really like this one. What lens did you use for the shot?

[md_129]

okay I guess I can join the bokeh thread :)

70-200 f/ 2.8 IS L

http://www.michaelduvall.com/POTN/Just_Be.jpg

[In2Photos]

okay I guess I can join the bokeh thread :)

70-200 f/ 2.8 IS L

That is a great shot, but there is nothing OOF to judge the bokeh?;)

[JDubya]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/SpeakerPhreaker/movado.jpg

This spider was no larger than 2mm in length:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v69/SpeakerPhreaker/spider-1.jpg

[angryhampster]

Where's the bokeh? Bokeh doesn't mean close-up.

[JDubya]

legs are blurred, paper upon which the spider is sitting is blurred

[angryhampster]

legs are blurred, paper upon which the spider is sitting is blurred




That's shallow depth of field.

[JDubya]

yes, and other people have posted pictures showing shallow depth of field, it's all in the same theme. Go nitpick their pictures as well....

[sebmour]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a270/sebmour/baseball1dsaturer.jpg?t=1165352598
Canon 30d, 70-200mm with kenko extension tubes, i do not remember the rest!

Is this bokeh?

[Lani Kai]

With all due respect, I wouldn't say that's bokeh. I like the shot though.

[Eagle]

here's one i took just to test the bokeh:
http://www.aznkid.com/misc/bokeh.jpg


Best yet!

[bluej511]

^^^^^^^

Isnt that bad bokeh? isnt it supposed to be a smooth background instead of being dotty?

[md_129]

That is a great shot, but there is nothing OOF to judge the bokeh?;)

I see :)

[angryhampster]

^^^^^^^

Isnt that bad bokeh? isnt it supposed to be a smooth background instead of being dotty?



highlights should be circular.

[Heatseeker99]

^^^^^^^

Isnt that bad bokeh? isnt it supposed to be a smooth background instead of being dotty?
When highlights are OOF they are called specular highlights and, as ^^^ mentioned, they should be circular.

Without these highlights, you're right. Bokeh should be smooooooth.

[Lani Kai]

Yeah, do that with a 50mm f/1.8 and you get a bunch of pentagons.

[moophus]

correct me if I'm wrong but at wide open, all lenses produces circles. it's only when you stop down down you start seeing effects of the aperature blades.
If you hit the aperature preview button at different aperatures you can watch it in action and at wide open, the blades don't even come out.


Yeah, do that with a 50mm f/1.8 and you get a bunch of pentagons.

[In2Photos]

Best yet! No it isn't. The outer edges of the rings should be slowly fading from bright to dark (in this shot). The outer edges are brighter than the center of the circle, as if a ring was drawn around a circle. This is a classic example of bad bokeh.

^^^^^^^

Isnt that bad bokeh? isnt it supposed to be a smooth background instead of being dotty?
It is bad bokeh, but not because the bakground is "dotty". These are called specular highlights and can be an example of good bokeh if they have smooth transitions.

highlights should be circular.
The shape of the highlights doesn't always equate to good or bad bokeh. Also, the shape is dependant on the source that created the highlight in the first place.


Here (http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-04-04-04.shtml) is a pretty good read on bokeh.

[In2Photos]

correct me if I'm wrong but at wide open, all lenses produces circles. it's only when you stop down down you start seeing effects of the aperature blades.
If you hit the aperature preview button at different aperatures you can watch it in action and at wide open, the blades don't even come out.
True. Stopping down a lens with a low number of aperture blades (like the 50 1.8 ) will result in non-circular shapes.

[In2Photos]

Another good read about bokeh:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=240781

[redstriker]

this is one of my faves, i took it at the zoo in perth Western Australia

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/f:%5CMy%20Documents%5CMy%20Pictures%5Cperth%20zoo% 5C_MG_6453c.jpg

[kross]

another bokeh shot from me....:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/Kkross/orchid-leaves.jpg

cheers...

[bluej511]

Thats why i love my 70-200 f/4 lol produces SICK bokeh at 200mm@f/4 its ridiculous.
200mm @f/4 1/100 ISO 1600
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_4030.jpg

[rklepper]

I have been wrong before, but I believe that is an example of bad bokeh.

Not sure if that is the bokeh or artifacts from jpeg compresion.

[Rhinotherunt]

Not sure if that is the bokeh or artifacts from jpeg compresion.
Apparently it is do to a bad HDR conversion.

[Tungsram]

Taken with an XTi and Canon EF 70-300mm.

http://static.flickr.com/106/292641363_2f48fcd422.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ten0fnine/292641363/)

[tsaraleksi]

http://static.flickr.com/52/183926732_38df68e46d.jpg
Maybe this doesn't quite count, but ... Mamiya RB67, 127/3.5. (approx. 65mm 35mm equiv.)

[runninmann]

50 f/1.4; 1/25 @ f/1.8

[joe_sun]

Can the newbie rookie play?

This is one of the first macro shots I took with my new DSLR and my new Sigma 150 macro. Hand held in the parking lot of my work. Only cropped and resized in DPP.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/jsotelo5150/12-3-macro0014.jpg

[sweetypie925]

My daughter playing and wanted to get the clock in the background. I thought it came out pretty cool.

http://im1.shutterfly.com/procserv/47b6cc29b3127cce8fc60274901300000016108AcuW7Js4YtV

[ChrisBlaze]

http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d77/rickrockin/Random/IMG_2199v2.jpg

[bitteraspects]

a bit bright eh

[ChrisBlaze]

yea it was sunny, tired to darken it but I didnt like it after...

[bitteraspects]

http://img6.picsplace.to/img6/23/duplicate_image_for_effect_006.jpg

[ericgtr]

Here's a couple that I got with my 50 1.4 last year at a xmast tree festival. I have always been a fan of bokeh on Christmas lights.

http://www.ericsmedia.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/whine_small.jpg

http://www.ericsmedia.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/cafe_small.jpg

[Eagle]

Here's a couple that I got with my 50 1.4 last year at a xmast tree festival. I have always been a fan of bokeh on Christmas lights.


Nice! I really like these two.

[surfologist]

bitteraspects.... lol thats good!

ericgtr... absolutely amazing

[kwsanders]

Here's a couple that I got with my 50 1.4 last year at a xmast tree festival. I have always been a fan of bokeh on Christmas lights.


Now that is sweet bokeh. Very nice shots, Eric.

[3Turner]

ericgtr-
on your second shot, it looks as though everything is floating on the air. you can hardly see the glass table.

[justisnmnz]

haha, that shot confused me thoroughly. I couldn't even see the table :D

maybe I'm just slow.

[3Turner]

How about some dusty colorful erasers....just playing around here at home.

[bitteraspects]

http://img4.picsplace.to/img4/27/20D531.jpg

[cjw]

There sure are some great images posted in this thread.

Here are a couple of birds.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cjw313/_MG_7978-copy.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cjw313/51423304.jpg

[Tareq]

There sure are some great images posted in this thread.

Here are a couple of birds.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cjw313/_MG_7978-copy.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y165/cjw313/51423304.jpg

WOW
Amazing, i never seen those birds
nice shots

[crispypie]

Another one from my Tamron

129857

[bluej511]

haha crispy ive got a pic almost identical to that lol

[crispypie]

Hey BlueJ, I think if everyone was honest with themselves they have done it just to proove they can get the background, ;) . This was taken a few minutes later.

129861

[bluej511]

70-200 180mm@f/4 1/500 Pretty dam close huh lol
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a197/bluej511/IMG_3727.jpg

[JaGWiRE]

Took this last night.
Nobody can argue this isn't bokeh, LOL.
http://JaGWiRE.smugmug.com/photos/116452908-L.jpg

[In2Photos]

http://img4.picsplace.to/img4/27/20D531.jpg
What lens created this? This would be an exmple of bad bokeh. If you look at the specular highlights in the background the edge is brighter than the center. The edge should fade from bright to dark.

[surfologist]

Took this last night.
Nobody can argue this isn't bokeh, LOL.

Lol, thats nice... but i dont think it has any bokeh in it.... :lol: :lol:



jkjk... Beautiful work Jag!

[JaGWiRE]

Lol, thats nice... but i dont think it has any bokeh in it.... :lol: :lol:



jkjk... Beautiful work Jag!
Yeah. I wasn't all that happy, I was using my friends Rebel XT and 50 1.4. Shot was at f2.8. I think the 50 is a pretty sharp lens and has nice bokeh, but you need to stop it down quite a bit (maybe around f2?) and I think that I can never use a Rebel again after last night (My 30D feels so nice in comparison, easy aperture and ISO changes are great.)

[Mingtea]

Shot on 70-200 F4L

http://www.mingtea.co.uk/photography/potn/picture-2.jpg

[Psychic1]

http://i5.pbase.com/g6/37/705637/2/71481535.a3sJGM9d.jpg

[surfologist]

Yeah. I wasn't all that happy, I was using my friends Rebel XT and 50 1.4. Shot was at f2.8. I think the 50 is a pretty sharp lens and has nice bokeh, but you need to stop it down quite a bit (maybe around f2?) and I think that I can never use a Rebel again after last night (My 30D feels so nice in comparison, easy aperture and ISO changes are great.)

Yea, you are all right... The upgrade from the 350D to the 30D was one of the best things i ever did. It really is a great camera.
The XT however is a great camera too, i will miss it, since i learned on it. I wish i could have kept it and had it as a backup, because after getting the zoom, i switch lenses a lot, and that i dont like cuz of dust/dirt, and time spent, you can miss a picture.

Hopefully someday soon i can get a 1D, or a 5D.... lol

[JaGWiRE]

Yea, you are all right... The upgrade from the 350D to the 30D was one of the best things i ever did. It really is a great camera.
The XT however is a great camera too, i will miss it, since i learned on it. I wish i could have kept it and had it as a backup, because after getting the zoom, i switch lenses a lot, and that i dont like cuz of dust/dirt, and time spent, you can miss a picture.

Hopefully someday soon i can get a 1D, or a 5D.... lol
I'd love full frame myself, although even a 5D is huge compared to my 30D.
I wanted a 300D as a second body for when I wanted something smaller and didn't want to switch lenses, but the controls just kill me.

[surfologist]

I'd love full frame myself, although even a 5D is huge compared to my 30D.
I wanted a 300D as a second body for when I wanted something smaller and didn't want to switch lenses, but the controls just kill me.


Yes, im used to the size/weight/layout of my 30D now, and i was using my friends 300D last weekend, and i was suprised at how the 30D layout is so much more smooth, and logical i think.

In about a year when it is time to upgrade again, i would like fullframe too. Hopefully i can have something along the lines of
5D + 24-105
30D + 70-200

That is my goal at least, we will see how much money i have with college and all! lol

[JaGWiRE]

Yes, im used to the size/weight/layout of my 30D now, and i was using my friends 300D last weekend, and i was suprised at how the 30D layout is so much more smooth, and logical i think.

In about a year when it is time to upgrade again, i would like fullframe too. Hopefully i can have something along the lines of
5D + 24-105
30D + 70-200

That is my goal at least, we will see how much money i have with college and all! lol
Hehe. Yeah, I don't know, the screen seems to be very inaccurate at showing off what you have taken compared to the 30D, and the idea of having to go into menus to change your ISO, and having to hold a button and use a dial to change your aperture is so awkward.

[peanuthead]

Canon 24-105mm 4L
130524

Sigma 30mm 1.4
130525

[peanuthead]

Canon 85mm 1.8
130526

Nikon 50mm 1.8
130527

[Rhinotherunt]

Peanuthead,

Those are some GREAT images!

[jmbboss]

i agree! i love the orchid

[jjmucker]

nifty fifty.
great wee len's for such a great price

[verty]

My contribution with 70-200IS 2.8
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2003/grassoy3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

this pic is stunning! ;)

[Lani Kai]

This is not a picture I meant to take but I like how it turned out:
Sigma 120-300mm f/2.8 at 274mm, f/2.8, 1/160s, handheld on EOS-1D at ISO 1600
http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/1808/cb2g4678filteredqn4.jpg

[kwsanders]

Took this last night.
Nobody can argue this isn't bokeh, LOL.


Where? I don't see it. ;) :lol:

Seriously... nice.

[JaGWiRE]

Where? I don't see it. ;) :lol:

Seriously... nice.

Thanks. That is actually a christmas tree w/ lights and lights infront of it on rope in downtown Toronto. I was there yestruday again and took another photo, but this time with the70-200 F4 at F4. It also came out pretty neat, I'll upload it later.

[MJ23FE]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v504/MJ23FE/Canon%20EOS%2030D/IMG_0525resized.jpg

-Jalal

[theflyingkiwi]

Ah the magic of the Canon 100mm Macro F2.8 Lens.

http://www.cuthbert.net.nz/potn/IMG_0066.jpg

[Rhinotherunt]

Probably not the best, but the best of my lenses. See the highlights! Canon 85 1.8. ;)

[stckciv]

Canon 100 macro

http://static.flickr.com/94/225707358_64bed6d69d_b.jpg

[Dilligaf]

Whats a bokeh ?
Have tried for ages trying to think of what it means :)

[Rhinotherunt]

Whats a bokeh ?
Have tried for ages trying to think of what it means :)

It has to do with the highlights in the background. Even light in the lil circles. If the edges are brighter on the circle it is not good, brighter in the center is not good, and if lines in the background are doubled it is not good. There is a more technical explanation found on the web, but do not remember where the link is. In2Photos is pretty knowledgeable on the topic...

[Dilligaf]

Thanks rhinotherunt. This is where the large apertures come into their own.

[Saturation]

I am still a novice at this and to be honest don't really understand much about my manual settings on my camera yet but once in a while I get a decent shot of something. I am here to learn so please give advice. Until I learn more though here is a Christmas tree bulb in front of my tree with lights. I shot it with my Rebel XT / Canon 50mm 1.4 / ISO 200
http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/2235/bulbvc3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[cjw]

From everything I've ever read/heard about bokeh, it's not just out-of-focus lights in an image. Any image that has OOF parts has bokeh. And good bokeh is determined by how pleasing the OOF areas are to the subject. Bad bokeh is when the OOF areas distract your eye from the subject. Maybe I've been misunderstanding this but I don't think so.

There are some excellent images posted here!

[Marydoright]

oooooooooooo newbie here.....oh I hope my Bokeh is worthy! I have been practicing hard! :D Im tryin! :oops:

using my 50mm f/1.4
No flash
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO equiv: 1600


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/marydoright/Learning%20Pictures/IMG_1034-R.jpg

[JaGWiRE]

oooooooooooo newbie here.....oh I hope my Bokeh is worthy! I have been practicing hard! :D Im tryin! :oops:

using my 50mm f/1.4
No flash
Aperture: f/1.8
ISO equiv: 1600


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v340/marydoright/Learning%20Pictures/IMG_1034-R.jpg

Not bad. I do suggest a flash though.

[Marydoright]

thanks! should i be using an external flash? that I can aim up? all i have is the one on my camera....and i hate that harsh white look it makes on the face....HELP! hahahahaa maybe Im too close? and should crop more? suggestions to this newbie is soooo appretiated!:D i need to learn my CS2 and RAW! so much to take in! its like learning a new language! hahahahaaa

[ekie]

@ 1.8

http://ekkizsikk.info/gallery/albums/userpics/10001/_MG_0834.jpg

[JaGWiRE]

thanks! should i be using an external flash? that I can aim up? all i have is the one on my camera....and i hate that harsh white look it makes on the face....HELP! hahahahaa maybe Im too close? and should crop more? suggestions to this newbie is soooo appretiated!:D i need to learn my CS2 and RAW! so much to take in! its like learning a new language! hahahahaaa
Yeah, external flash makes all the difference. When you bounce and use the flash properly, you get natural looking colors (not that harsh stuff your speaking of), and can shoot at much lower ISOS.

[In2Photos]

Whats a bokeh ?
Have tried for ages trying to think of what it means :)
Bokeh is a term used to describe the OOF areas of an image. A lens that produces good bokeh is one in which the transition from one area to the next is smooth. The best way to see this is in a specular highlight. A lens with good bokeh will NOT have a hard defined edge. See more here (http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/bokeh.htm).

It has to do with the highlights in the background. Even light in the lil circles. If the edges are brighter on the circle it is not good, brighter in the center is not good, and if lines in the background are doubled it is not good. There is a more technical explanation found on the web, but do not remember where the link is. In2Photos is pretty knowledgeable on the topic...
Thanks Ryan for the plug.:)

From everything I've ever read/heard about bokeh, it's not just out-of-focus lights in an image. Any image that has OOF parts has bokeh. And good bokeh is determined by how pleasing the OOF areas are to the subject. Bad bokeh is when the OOF areas distract your eye from the subject. Maybe I've been misunderstanding this but I don't think so.

There are some excellent images posted here! Almost correct. If an image has an OOF area that is one color there really is no bokeh as there is no transition to be judged. Otherwise you are correct.


And since the 100 macro is popular lately I have an image to show.

XT, Canon 100 Macro
http://www.pbase.com/madawson/image/71863282.jpg

[Marydoright]

Yeah, external flash makes all the difference. When you bounce and use the flash properly, you get natural looking colors (not that harsh stuff your speaking of), and can shoot at much lower ISOS.


oooooooooooooooooo.......can you recommend an external flash, that isn't too pricey? My hubby might have my head on a platter if i spend anymore right now LMAO but i definitely should get one since i like the low light....high ISO....hate my built in flash....and I'm definitely having issues with dark pics and a lil' blurriness, as you can see! :oops: thanks for the help!!!!!!! this green newbie really appreciates it!:D

[Tareq]

oooooooooooooooooo.......can you recommend an external flash, that isn't too pricey? My hubby might have my head on a platter if i spend anymore right now LMAO but i definitely should get one since i like the low light....high ISO....hate my built in flash....and I'm definitely having issues with dark pics and a lil' blurriness, as you can see! :oops: thanks for the help!!!!!!! this green newbie really appreciates it!:D

430EX

[Rhinotherunt]

Ditto... 430 EX speedlight

For extra money the 580EX is nice!

I shoot high ISO's even using external flash... Well 800, but that is high for a 300D. Higher ISO's allow more background and ambient to be in the image.

[Marydoright]

thanks guys!!!!!!!!! Im going to get one today........wish I could get the 580! LOL

hopefully this will help me out some! you guys are the best!

[JaGWiRE]

thanks guys!!!!!!!!! Im going to get one today........wish I could get the 580! LOL

hopefully this will help me out some! you guys are the best!
430 is fine. I supose if you are on a real tight budget a 420 would work, although the 430 does have the better features from my understanding.

[Saturation]

I am still a novice at this and to be honest don't really understand much about my manual settings on my camera yet but once in a while I get a decent shot of something. I am here to learn so please give advice. Until I learn more though here is a Christmas tree bulb in front of my tree with lights. I shot it with my Rebel XT / Canon 50mm 1.4 / ISO 200
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y284/chriserb/bulb.jpg

[bdpAKAknox]

http://img343.imageshack.us/img343/9106/img5742lr6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

heh, f/1.8 is amusing.

[angryhampster]

85mm @ 1.8 and minimum focusing distance to the tip of my shoe.

There are computers and people on the other side of my foot about 5 feet back.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v109/angryhampster/artistic/shoe.jpg

[AeroSmith]

OK, here's one with some foreground blur. 24-70L and 430EX on 1DsII.

f/3.2; 1/250s; ISO 400.



http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/117197593-L.jpg

[runninmann]

OK, here's one with some foreground blur. 24-70L and 430EX on 1DsII.

f/3.2; 1/250s; ISO 400.



http://AeroSmith.smugmug.com/photos/117197593-L.jpgIf you hadn't mentioned it, I never would have guessed that the orange and yellow structure is in the foreground!:)

[dlcx]

Posted these in the 135f2 archive thread, but thought they suit the subject here too :)


1.http://members.optusnet.com.au/dlcx/animals/mamaduck1.jpg

2. http://members.optusnet.com.au/dlcx/animals/mamaduck3.jpg

[JaGWiRE]

Very very nice DLCX. What settings were used for each photo if you don't mind me asking?