bokeh play

[HCS]

Just fooling around. No inspiration and wanting to shoot something.

Put something in between lens and (out of focus) x-mas tree to get some "play" in the bokeh of the lights.

If you have some similar bokeh play shots, please share them along.

Of course, the result and the "thing" used for the bokeh play.

[Bjørn Rørslett]

This is an old insider's trick. Depending on what is between the subject and lens, a great many variations over the theme arise. Thus definitively something to play around with.



Just remember the lens should be used wide open for a maximum effect.

[HCS]

Thanks Bjørn. And, beautiful!

I used the 135 f/2 AIS wide open for the bokeh shot (the dino shot with 150 siggy).

[Bjørn Rørslett]

My Fireweed was shot with the AFS 300/2.8 Nikkor. At f/2.8. A sunlit water surface with ripples provided the required play of light to the background.

[Jakov Minić]

Bokeh shots presented here by Hans and Bjørn are very nice

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Jakov, i'm convinced you have some of your own stored up your sleeve as it were

[Jakov Minić]

here is an old one
i took the shot with Hans but Bjørn helped in the processing
waiting for Erik to modify my new heligon...

[Frank Fremerey]

Love the spider-horse, Jakov!

[Bjørn Rørslett]

Muted Bokeh Swan.

(2000 mm mirror lens)

[Jakov Minić]

Thanks, Frank!
The swan that Bjørn just posted is lovely

[BW]

Beautiful pictures you all present here Gave me an idea for my 365 assignment. Thank you!