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How about it? I love bokeh and was hoping to get things rolling here. Anyone up for it?? |
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brab74
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deragirl
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Weather permitting I'll see what I can get this afternoon/evening while my son is at karate. I love this idea! |
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SherryH1983
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Loc: Southern Illinois
| Posted: 10/23/2012 4:02:02 PM
Sounds fun! I recently purchased the 50mm f/1.8 lens & trying to learn to use it!! Because bokeh in photos is so pretty if done right. |
Canon T1i
EF 50mm f/1.8II
EFS 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
EFS 18-55mm
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lori_z
BucketHead
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I'm in. |
The Blog
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kelgar
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These are old but hey, it's bokeh.
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Kelli
In my Jill-e Bag:
Nikon D90 Gripped | Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 | Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 | Nikkor 105mm 2.8 Micro VR | 18-200mm Nikkor VR | 50mm 1.4 Nikkor | SB 800 | PS CS6
Captured by Kelli
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Kim M.
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| Posted: 10/28/2012 2:11:54 AM
Kelli, those are so pretty and your kids are adorable!
I took this one this week, so I thought I'd share.
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Jeune Girl
BucketHead
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| Posted: 10/28/2012 11:21:56 AM
Great idea!! Love that fly!!! Here's an insect that I photographed this week
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lori_z
BucketHead
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| Posted: 10/28/2012 1:32:47 PM
Meg, those are crazy good, I am such a fan of your work.
I took this one while we were having our Indian Summer last week.
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sophoebizzie
PeaNut
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April 2003
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Loc: Buffalo, NY
| Posted: 10/29/2012 10:24:39 AM
Wow, beautiful! Just amazing stuff here...keep it coming. I got sidetracked, but will work on it this week! |
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kelgar
PeaAddict
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| Posted: 10/29/2012 12:46:08 PM
Thank you! Cool Bugs!
I love Bokeh! |
Kelli
In my Jill-e Bag:
Nikon D90 Gripped | Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 | Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 | Nikkor 105mm 2.8 Micro VR | 18-200mm Nikkor VR | 50mm 1.4 Nikkor | SB 800 | PS CS6
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SherryH1983
PeaNut
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| Posted: 10/31/2012 1:19:46 AM
Whenever there is an opportunity to take a photo of my DD doing something cute (which is always  I have my camera) This may not be the best bokeh photo but I took this photo after we cut wheat and there were just a few little lonely wheat left standing at the edge of our yard. I take photos of anything and everything. I figure that is the only way I am going to learn.
I always welcome CC
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Canon T1i
EF 50mm f/1.8II
EFS 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
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Dewey06
Drink lots...PEA pale!
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| Posted: 11/1/2012 5:48:23 PM
Beautiful!!
I am just waiting to get out and photograph some SNOW This is great motivation, thanks for the challenge. |
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Canon5DMkII
24-70 2.8L
100 2.8L IS macro
135 2.0L
85 1.2L II
Fisheye 15mm
Tamron 70-200 2.8
Lensbaby Composer
CS4 on a calibrated Mac
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Photography website
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ePEAcenter
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| Posted: 11/1/2012 9:34:43 PM
I was just posting this image on another thread touting the buttery smooth bokeh from the Canon 85 1.2 and saw this challenge. I'm going to make it a twofer...
BTW, I love the Praying Manits! So wish I had the patience - those images are beautiful.
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tigermom79
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| Posted: 11/1/2012 9:41:36 PM
Any tips for a newbie on how to get the right effect? I'd like to enter, just to get the experience! Thanks. |
Betsy
And now a brand new Canon 7D
Canon Rebel XT
Canon 18-55 kit lens
Canon 85mm 1.8
Tamron 28-75 2.8
Tamron 75-200 2.8
Tamron 75-300 5.6
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adaa
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| Posted: 11/1/2012 10:53:33 PM
Any tips for a newbie on how to get the right effect? I'd like to enter, just to get the experience! Thanks.
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ePEAcenter
BucketHead
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| Posted: 11/1/2012 11:27:53 PM
Betsy,
In this context, bokeh is referring to the out of focus area of the image. It is achieved by using a short depth of field from a wide aperture (low number). More blur is not necessarily better, it just depends on what the image and context demands. I suggest setting your camera to Aperture Priority (AP) mode and dial open the aperture to the lowest number and study how it impacts your portraits.
Now for the geeky answer: bokeh is not really about the quantity of blur, it is about the quality of that blur. "Good" bokeh is really a description of the capability of the lens to blur a subject with as few hard edges to the blur as possible - these are spherical aberrations. So for good bokeh, those are bad, but for cool sun flare effects you may want just the opposite and that's why I waste too much money on camera lenses, ha!
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SherryH1983
PeaNut
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| Posted: 11/1/2012 11:56:34 PM
I took this photo today while in the middle of a Cinderella photo shoot with my daughter.
Last Christmas I tried learning bokeh with the Christmas tree, I tried to position an ornament just right with the lights and create bokeh, looking back at those photos now I sure didn't do a very good job, but I also only had my 18-55 kit lens. |
Canon T1i
EF 50mm f/1.8II
EFS 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6
EFS 18-55mm
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coolbeans
StuckOnPeas
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| Posted: 11/2/2012 6:00:38 AM
Love your idea and all the photos posted. I'll have to take some. I love some Bokeh. |
Canon 7D and XTi
Jackie S.
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Jeune Girl
BucketHead
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| Posted: 11/2/2012 6:17:14 AM
I went out for a stroll in the woods:
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sophoebizzie
PeaNut
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April 2003
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Loc: Buffalo, NY
| Posted: 11/2/2012 11:45:37 AM
All I can say is "WOW!" These are really great, keep them coming... and thanks for the great response! |
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ePEAcenter
BucketHead
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| Posted: 11/2/2012 1:22:52 PM
Beautiful stroll Meg.
Were those shot with a 100mm Macro? |
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asjkgj
PeaNut
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From a recent session... I love this one. I might clone out that bright spot in the corner, though.
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REBL
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Posted this sample back in June.
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Building my Arsenal
5D MK II
Canon 800mm FD
Canon 8-15 4.0L Fisheye Zoom
Canon EF 200mm f/2.0L IS USM
Canon EF 400mm f5.6L USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM, Canon 500D Close-up Lens,RRS Focusing Rail
Canon MT-24EX Macro flash
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM
Canon EF TS-E17 4.0L
Canon 24-105~4.0L IS USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 2X II, Canon EF 2X III, Canon EF 1.4X III,Canon FD 2X-XAextender
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Sekonic 758 Meter; Spyder Cube; RRS CLAMPS,L bracket, pano head,430EX,580 EX II, Gitzo 2220 Tripod, 1127 carbon fiber tripod,1227 carbon fiber tripod, Manfrotto 410 geared tripod head, RRS BH40 and clamp;Gitzo Systematic Ball Head,Acratech Leveling base & Clamp, Hoodman Hoodloupe
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REBL
PeaFixture
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Some older examples you may want to keep in mind for Xmas
 
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Robert
Building my Arsenal
5D MK II
Canon 800mm FD
Canon 8-15 4.0L Fisheye Zoom
Canon EF 200mm f/2.0L IS USM
Canon EF 400mm f5.6L USM
Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM
Canon EF 180mm f/3.5L Macro USM, Canon 500D Close-up Lens,RRS Focusing Rail
Canon MT-24EX Macro flash
Canon EF 85mm f/1.2 L II USM
Canon EF TS-E17 4.0L
Canon 24-105~4.0L IS USM
Canon EF 135mm f/2.0L
Canon EF 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 2X II, Canon EF 2X III, Canon EF 1.4X III,Canon FD 2X-XAextender
Pro media Katana Gimbal Head;Pro media Flash bracket;
2 Alien Bees Einstiens;1 AB 400; CyberCommander 2 CVCSX; CST; CSR+; ST-E2 Tramsmitter,PW Flex TT5;PW Mini TT1;2 PW Multimax; 2 PW MC2's;2-48"Octaboxes;3HD Air cushioned stands
Sekonic 758 Meter; Spyder Cube; RRS CLAMPS,L bracket, pano head,430EX,580 EX II, Gitzo 2220 Tripod, 1127 carbon fiber tripod,1227 carbon fiber tripod, Manfrotto 410 geared tripod head, RRS BH40 and clamp;Gitzo Systematic Ball Head,Acratech Leveling base & Clamp, Hoodman Hoodloupe
Cotton Carrier, Manfrotto Autopole Background Kit, spare LE6 Battery, Jobo GPS
Genius 9x12 Tablet, LensAlign Pro, Gary Fong WhaleTail Studio Kit
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KerryP
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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| Posted: 11/3/2012 6:10:20 AM
This is one I took back during the summer when everything was blooming. It's one of my favorites because of the colors.
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1 DH, 1 DD, 1 DSIL, 1 DS and 1 Beagle
Nikon D7000 | 18-270mm VR | 70-300mm VRII | 105mm VR micro
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kelgar
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| Posted: 11/3/2012 10:29:44 AM
Love'em! |
Kelli
In my Jill-e Bag:
Nikon D90 Gripped | Nikkor 24-70mm 2.8 | Nikkor 70-200mm 2.8 | Nikkor 105mm 2.8 Micro VR | 18-200mm Nikkor VR | 50mm 1.4 Nikkor | SB 800 | PS CS6
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ePEAcenter
BucketHead
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February 2008
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| Posted: 11/3/2012 11:57:05 AM
It's one of my favorites because of the colors.
That! Gorgeous. |
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gardencat
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| Posted: 11/3/2012 1:08:44 PM
Those colours in the flower and background are gorgeous the picture just sings.
Many other lovely shots too.
I took this back in the summer also. Not sure if it qualifies as bokeh, but it does have a nice creamy background. I took it with my Lensbaby so it is more an effect of finding the sweet spot, as opposed to setting the aperture very low.
I think I was using the f=4 ring for this shot
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tigermom79
PeaNut
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Loc: Nebraska
| Posted: 11/4/2012 10:46:15 AM
Thanks ePEAcenter for the info...
I'm going out this afternoon and see what I can get!
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Betsy
And now a brand new Canon 7D
Canon Rebel XT
Canon 18-55 kit lens
Canon 85mm 1.8
Tamron 28-75 2.8
Tamron 75-200 2.8
Tamron 75-300 5.6
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bobbie01
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
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CC always welcome Canon 7D,85 1.2, 17-55 2.8,100mm,30 1.4,Speedlite 580EXII
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RonaDT
BucketHead
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February 2003
Posts: 533
Layouts: 33
Loc: Milton, Ontario
| Posted: 11/7/2012 12:09:11 AM
Second post on this board.... I think I've now figured out the Flickr posting....
Not 100% this qualifies as good bokeh, but I gave it a shot. |
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Jeune Girl
BucketHead
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November 2009
Posts: 740
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Loc: Hudson Valley, NY
| Posted: 11/7/2012 2:12:57 AM
Yes, KC, shot with the 100mm macro on 2.8
Thank you for the kind words.
I'm loving all the shots posted so far. <sigh> bokeh |
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coolbeans
StuckOnPeas
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| Posted: 11/7/2012 6:03:34 AM
Fall Rose taken last weekend.
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brab74
PeaFixture
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| Posted: 11/10/2012 9:15:47 PM
Went to the Festival of Trees tonight
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brab74
PeaFixture
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| Posted: 11/10/2012 9:19:41 PM
This is one I did last month:
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Paisleys Garden
StuckOnPeas
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| Posted: 12/6/2012 4:49:58 PM
When I use the shape over the lens to get circles or hearts, all I get is one shape in the middle and rest is black. What could be wrong? | |
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momto3hooligans
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October 2003
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WOW!!! Great work ladies!! I wish this board had a LOVE button!!
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Marge
Professional Procrastinator
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gardencat
PeaAddict
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| Posted: 12/10/2012 9:38:20 AM
Taken last week in Florida.
Canon 24-105mm at 105mm
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cindylou62
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ScrapbookWonderland
PeaNut
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| Posted: 12/11/2012 12:11:21 AM
I did a blog post related to this! I had challenged myself to try bokeh... it turned out pretty well for my first attempt!
http://scrapbookwonderland.com/2012/12/10/scrapbooking-christmas-25-ways-to-capture-the-magic-christmas-lights/
My article is about using Christmas light photos on your scrapbook pages...
Alice.
scrapbookwonderland.com
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PeaNut
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How do I post a picture? Do I add to my gallery then link to this message list?
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gardencat
PeaAddict
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| Posted: 12/14/2012 7:41:09 PM
More bokeh. I took a walk a few evenings ago and shot some of the window displays. Here is one with some fun bokeh
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gardencat
PeaAddict
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| Posted: 12/14/2012 7:48:11 PM
How do I post a picture? Do I add to my gallery then link to this message list?
Brenda
Usually people put an actual image in here rather than just a link.You need to host your image somewhere, I usually do it on photobucket but I think you can do it in the Gallery here at Two Peas also ...I just usually find it is easier to get it in the thread at a good size by using photobucket and then picking up the image code from there and adding it to the thread. I think if you look up in the stickies at the top of the board there are instructions on how to do this.
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gardencat
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| Posted: 12/25/2012 10:37:23 PM
Me again adding this to bounce the thread back to the top. With all the Christmas photos getting snapped out there I'm sure there must be some of you with great bokeh to share.
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margievis
PeaFixture
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Canon T1I DSLR
18-55mm kit lens
55-250 IS zoom lens
50mm 1.8 lens
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