August challenge
I love shooting wide open! I love the shallow depth of field because the bokeh adds so much--
Bokeh: (derived from Japeanese, a noun boke, meaning blurred or fuzzy) is a photographic term referring to the apperance of out-of-focus area in and image produced by a camera lens using a shallow depth of field.
(definition by Wikipedia)
You can use the out of focus area to compliment your image. Patterns from fences, chicken wire, leaves from trees, tall grass and small lights can add beauty to your image and compliment your subject! Pay attention to the bokeh- it is BEAUTIFUL!
That is the challenge...take pictures with bokeh in mind. Seek out different situations that would make your bokeh more interesting. Work on setting your camera to settings that create a shallow depth of field. Please share them with us by linking to this post!
ISO 320 ss 1/200 f 4.0 (4.0 on my 135mm creates a very shallow depth of field...more so than my other lenses)
ISO 640 ss 1/200 and f2.2 (135mm)
ISO 100 ss 1/800 f2.5 the bokeh in this image is created by sun, greenery and water
ISO 100 ss 1/800 f2.2 (the same sun, greenery and water but I stepped back further)
Have fun playing with bokeh!!!!!!!! I can't wait to see what you come up with!!!!!!!!
Carin Davis Photography
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Oh the colors! These are just beautiful! Makes me want to try bokeh... we'll see if i can get creative. :)
Those are so beautiful and fun! I totally need to retake your class now that I know a bit more about my camera. I love your pics, your such an inspiration! Thank you!!
Okay, I'm on it!
wow- that one of her jumping is incredible!!!
Here's some pix from a latest shoot w/ f1.8. Your pictures are such an inspiration to us. www.mattandjami.blogspot.com
I follow your site and love it. Thanks for the homework, it is well needed and enjoyed (never thought I would say that about homework). I like how you encourage and push your readers to explore. Keep it up, I will be following. I took some shots concentrating on bokeh and will post them soon. Thanks again for your efforts.www.reneebathphotography.blogspot.com
Hey Carin! These pictures are BEAUTIFUL! I love the water bokeh! I took a picture in Lake Powell this week you can check out at www.aliciacerva.squarespace.com. Thanks for the challenges - they're awesome! Your creativity never ceases to amaze me!
Carin, That close-up of your daughter is absolutely stunning and you totally have me wanting to travel to the purple flowers to see them in person!
Love your pictures! I am excited to try the bokeh thing. I heard your workshop was really fun! Sara and Dede said they had fun. I was jealous! Thanks for everything!
Awesome Awesome Awesome pictures! Love your bokeh shots! Not to mention the jumping one! Awesome!!!
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