I was challenged by Marjorie to shoot with a bokeh effect... She and I use the same gear, but I couldn't do it they way she did!
So today I tried. Though I guess I didn't get the results I wished.
I tried to use the lowest aperture i could, these were the results. Maybe the weather and the background light might have something else on this ''effect'' .
I guess mine got more into Gaussian Blur than Bokeh effect ;)

Check a perfect Bokeh she did --> Mcmommy


Note: these were not the results I wished (expect the first 3) so i'll keep trying ;)

There you go Ricky! I really like the fifth! I have been trying panorama's lately without much success and I will start trying this Bokeh effect if I ever get a pano that I'm happy with. :o) liveandletlive · 2011-08-21: 18:59

These are good, I like photo 3 with it's background color, it makes the bokeh sparkle.... Photo 5 is really pretty, the colors and the focus on the flower, nice detail! ????? · 2011-08-21: 19:06

Beautiful!!! Nice to see your post. SunFlower1990 · 2011-08-21: 19:07

I actually think your shots #4 & 5 are best. To me a photo that uses bokeh effectively must have something in the photo that is the SUBJECT and is IN FOCUS with the out of focus (bokeh) being background that enhances the subject. This is hard to put in to words so I'm attaching a link HERE. Each photo has a subject/ focal point and the background bokeh simply enhances that. The bokeh isn't the subject. I hope this makes sense! :-)) DancingDolphin · 2011-08-21: 19:07

You did great Ricky, and I agree with DD, there is normally a focus point to counter the blur... that said, you are the photographer, if you want all blur, that's what you do. Rules are meant to be broken, after all. :) GREAT JOB! McMommy · 2011-08-21: 19:42

Wow. Four and six are really nice Ricky. To me, bokeh is #5 where the target is in focus but the back and/or foreground are blurred. This is often easier when there are plants or something "coloured" in the background other than whtes/ stabeez · 2011-08-21: 21:45

beautiful! ????? · 2011-08-21: 23:23

Glad you came back to post these, Ricky. They rock. =D smbunation · 2011-08-21: 23:58

Looks damn close to me :) Lovethenerds · 2011-08-22: 00:22

nice work! finbarr · 2011-08-22: 02:43

Hay que saber mirar, estos son los parámetros necesarios: 1.- dia soleado 2.- el agua en movimiento es el fondo de la foto 3.- diafragma f5,6 max. 4.- usa la posición tele máxima del zoom (si es un objetivo zoom) 5.- dispara desde la distancia mínima de enfoque del objetivo. 6.- el sujeto debe ser muy plano o tener un lado con poco volumen, para que permanezca totalmente enfocado dentro de la reducida profundidad de campo. ASINUS · 2011-08-22: 06:22

Hola de nuevo También sirve como fondo, el follaje iluminado a contraluz en el bosque, o un ¡vestido de lentejuelas! Cualquier cosa que produzca puntos brillantes. ASINUS · 2011-08-22: 06:30

Looking at yours I was going to say you should use a higher ISO but I'm not an expert , so I checked at Mcmommy's details she has used a very high ISO so maybe that will help . I like the 5th and last best. MoMac · 2011-08-22: 10:04

Wow, #4 is really sharp and clear witha amazing bokeh! Good job, Ricky! djnana · 2011-08-22: 10:28

Nice work, Ricky! I love bokeh!!!! lookagain · 2011-08-22: 10:45

You did a good job Ricky, and used the right way to do it as well. #4 and #6 are my favorits. Ryana · 2011-08-22: 13:06

#6 gets my vote! ArtBee · 2011-08-22: 13:34

I really love a great bokeh shot...and although McMommy's is nice, I really like the first shot of this set! Keep trying and keep up the great work Ricky :-) KatysPassionata · 2011-08-22: 21:26

Wow Like this set so much Congrats helys · 2011-08-23: 12:11

:-) wfrnk · 2011-08-24: 09:11

I really like #4 the most. :) livelovelaugh · 2011-08-24: 15:55

Absolutely love #4!! YUKJA · 2011-09-16: 13:35

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