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Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

05/26/2010 03:31:29 PM · #1

Challenge is over... can someone please explain to me what it is and how you guys did it.

I LOVE the images... and would like to get some more info!

scalvert

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

05/26/2010 03:37:30 PM · #2

Originally posted by JustCaree:

can someone please explain to me what it is and how you guys did it.

Bokeh is the quality of the out of focus areas of your image. Generally the goal is to get very smooth, creamy blur, with or without circular highlights. Fast, expensive lenses help enormously since they tend to be designed for better bokeh with curved diaphragm blades (and more of them) for a circular opening.

Canon RF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS USM

05/26/2010 03:39:34 PM · #3

Originally posted by scalvert:

Originally posted by JustCaree:
can someone please explain to me what it is and how you guys did it.

Bokeh is the quality of the out of focus areas of your image. Generally the goal is to get very smooth, creamy blur, with or without circular highlights. Fast, expensive lenses help enormously since they tend to be designed for better bokeh with curved diaphragm blades (and more of them) for a circular opening.

so for a camera like mine is it possible to get something like that??

hajeka

Canon EOS R5

05/26/2010 03:43:11 PM · #4

You can even make your own bokeh :)

tate

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

05/26/2010 03:44:51 PM · #5

yup

Originally posted by JustCaree:

so for a camera like mine is it possible to get something like that??

Message edited by author 2010-05-26 15:48:06.

EstimatedEyes

Fujifilm GFX 50R

Fujifilm GF 45mm f/2.8

05/26/2010 03:48:35 PM · #6

Lets start with the basics --

1. Shoot wide open -- f/2.8, f/3.5, f/4. Put your subject close to the lens, focus on it, and watch the background disappear into dreamy colors and forms.

2. Though not absolutely essential, using a long telephoto lens with the same kind of composition can result in nice bokeh. Telephotos tend to compress the background, and often make pleasing bokeh.

3. Try to put bright colors or lights in the background. Think of what would look nice when it gets all blurry. Flower beds are classic bokeh backgrounds. Bright points of light can work well too.

4. Experiment, play around, and have fun. Come back and show us what you came up with.

Message edited by author 2010-05-26 15:50:40.

05/26/2010 03:49:24 PM · #7

Oh so thats considered Bokah??

Originally posted by tate:

yup

Originally posted by JustCaree:

so for a camera like mine is it possible to get something like that??

05/26/2010 03:52:00 PM · #8

I cant use lenses with my camera :( the Fujifilm S1000FD does not have interchangeable lenses unless you modify it (which I learned in Flicka) but it scares me because its a perm moddification)

But I know how to shoot wide open... so Now Im gonna have to play and see if I can do it like that! i love the effect it gives off... so peaceful and beautiful. Thanks for the info guys!

Originally posted by EstimatedEyes:

Lets start with the basics --

1. Shoot wide open -- f/2.8, f/3.5, f/4. Put your subject close to the lens, focus on it, and watch the background disappear into dreamy colors and forms.

2. Though not absolutely essential, using a long telephoto lens with the same kind of composition can result in nice bokeh. Telephotos tend to compress the background, and often make pleasing bokeh.

3. Try to put bright colors or lights that would look nice as a blurry in the background. Flower beds are classic bokeh backgrounds. Bright points of light can work well too.

4. Experiment, play around, and have fun. Come back and show us what you came up with.

SaraR

Sony Alpha a7R III

Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM

05/26/2010 03:55:40 PM · #9

Same camera as yours, from

LadyTara:

and

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

05/26/2010 04:05:14 PM · #10

Beautiful! Ok I have such a better idea now... Thanks guys!

Originally posted by SaraR:

Same camera as yours, from LadyTara: and

BrennanOB

Canon EOS-1D Mark II

05/26/2010 04:15:08 PM · #11

Originally posted by hajeka:

You can even make your own bokeh :)

Fun little tutorial on heart shaed bokeh

with a point and shoot you can do the same stuff, just hold something in front of the lens. I love using my sunglasses as a polarizing filter with my P&S

Message edited by author 2010-05-26 16:19:04.