After an intensive Google search (0.00023 seconds) I found; http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/bokeh.htm
This article tells me more than I really want to know.
It would seem that most of the contributions, including mine, are not correct. The way I read it, the background should be complete out of focus but still of some interest.
I'm working within the bounds of my point and shoot so this is not possible for me. Time for a new camera.
I'm working within the bounds of my point and shoot so this is not possible for me. Time for a new camera.
DD - I shot my spheres with a 10D and a 200mm lens because I wanted to try and get the Bokeh Flash was asking for. But I did not upload those images - Didn't like them.
The image with the pink background, that Ian preferred, I could have shot with a 995 CoolPix or a G5. The secret was that I moved the spheres out on my back porch and placed a 2 x3 foot piece of black velvet behind the spheres about 2 feet behind them for a background to isolate against. That pink image could have been shot by almost any digicam and then processed in an imaging editor.. The fact that I used a DSLR was really irrelevant. If I have the time this evening I will try one with my CoolPix 995.
So if you want a new camera, by all means get one, but not because it won't take pictures like my spheres.
DD - The fact that I used a DSLR was really irrelevant. If I have the time this evening I will try one with my CoolPix 995.
So if you want a new camera, by all means get one, but not because it won't take pictures like my spheres.
I lied - I did not use my CoolPix - battery was discharged so I used the Canon G5. Shot several frames of the same subjects - they were willing and cooperative so why not?!
Solid black background - pretty straight forward
A sky I have used before - but still a good sky and a nice contrast to the blue sphere, and last, a spotlighted vesrion with pink again for Ian
All done with a digicam not a DSLR -so Humongous - relax and enjoy life with the Olympus you have You too Dirt-Dog. But DSLR's can be fun - just like dirt bikes ...right?
OooOOOoooh... All VERY pretty. I can't pick just one that I like, they are all gorgeous.
I haven't been able to find a single darn sphere, although I haven't been looking very hard. I've been taking a lot of civic pictures, tomorrow I've got a sinkhole, but no spheres.
As for the whole SLR vs. P&S, why not have both? If you're on this site, it's apparent photography is more than a hobby, and there are some very reasonably priced DLSRs, so perhaps it's time to find an occasion to engage(read indulge) your passion. I've got one of both, and one of both with film, and use them a lot. You'll find your use of them justifies the expense. (And no, I don't work for B&H!)
-Rachel
I lied - I did not use my CoolPix - battery was discharged so I used the Canon G5. Shot several frames of the same subjects - they were willing and cooperative so why not?!
Solid black background - pretty straight forward
A sky I have used before - but still a good sky and a nice contrast to the blue sphere, and last, a spotlighted vesrion with pink again for Ian
All done with a digicam not a DSLR -so Humongous - relax and enjoy life with the Olympus you have You too Dirt-Dog. But DSLR's can be fun - just like dirt bikes ...right?
OooOOOoooh... All VERY pretty. .....As for the whole SLR vs. P&S, why not have both? If you're on this site, it's apparent photography is more than a hobby, and there are some very reasonably priced DLSRs, so perhaps it's time to find an occasion to engage(read indulge) your passion. I've got one of both, and one of both with film, and use them a lot. You'll find your use of them justifies the expense. (And no, I don't work for B&H!)
-Rachel
Welcome back Rachel. I agree, everybody should have whatever cameras (plural) they desire. Like you, I use both digicams and SLRs. Not much film anymore, but occaisionally.
I found my blue sphere for ~$10 in a garden supply store and thought it might be useful as a sphere. Seems like it has been - a good demonstration that light, not subject or camera, creates the best pictures. I keep reminding myself this - it is so simple, but so very true. And because I know you like B&W just for Rachel
I lied - I did not use my CoolPix - battery was discharged so I used the Canon G5. Shot several frames of the same subjects - they were willing and cooperative so why not?!
Solid black background - pretty straight forward
A sky I have used before - but still a good sky and a nice contrast to the blue sphere, and last, a spotlighted vesrion with pink again for Ian
The sky is very nice too. Better than the pink.
ian
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OooOOOoooh... All VERY pretty. I can't pick just one that I like, they are all gorgeous.
I haven't been able to find a single darn sphere, although I haven't been looking very hard. I've been taking a lot of civic pictures, tomorrow I've got a sinkhole, but no spheres.
As for the whole SLR vs. P&S, why not have both? If you're on this site, it's apparent photography is more than a hobby, and there are some very reasonably priced DLSRs, so perhaps it's time to find an occasion to engage(read indulge) your passion. I've got one of both, and one of both with film, and use them a lot. You'll find your use of them justifies the expense. (And no, I don't work for B&H!)
-Rachel
Yet another terrific response to the weekly photo assignment. I'm writing the next one up now, so hang on.
"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
I like that one. Good character. Bokeh is essentially a blurring of the background so as to not detract from the primary object in the image. It's generally accomplished by a large aperture (shallow DOF).
Here's a good example of nice bokeh. Notice that you just see a creamy background, rather than being able to make out any sort of object or pattern. It's also easier with a telephoto lens.
Thanx for the feedback. Still trying to learn how to take a picture, and you guys r great. Will have to try the telephoto lens for the P&S I have (DX6440) It doesn't have millions of advanced features, but as I understand it that just means I have to work harder for the end result?
Welcome back Rachel. I agree, everybody should have whatever cameras (plural) they desire. Like you, I use both digicams and SLRs. Not much film anymore, but occaisionally.
I found my blue sphere for ~$10 in a garden supply store and thought it might be useful as a sphere. Seems like it has been - a good demonstration that light, not subject or camera, creates the best pictures. I keep reminding myself this - it is so simple, but so very true. And because I know you like B&W just for Rachel
"Consulting the rules of composition before taking a photograph, is like consulting the laws of gravity before going for a walk." - Edward Weston "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
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The image with the pink background, that Ian preferred, I could have shot with a 995 CoolPix or a G5. The secret was that I moved the spheres out on my back porch and placed a 2 x3 foot piece of black velvet behind the spheres about 2 feet behind them for a background to isolate against. That pink image could have been shot by almost any digicam and then processed in an imaging editor.. The fact that I used a DSLR was really irrelevant. If I have the time this evening I will try one with my CoolPix 995.
So if you want a new camera, by all means get one, but not because it won't take pictures like my spheres.
Moderator of the Technique Forum and Finishing School on Dgrin
Pink.
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Solid black background - pretty straight forward
A sky I have used before - but still a good sky and a nice contrast to the blue sphere, and last, a spotlighted vesrion with pink again for Ian
All done with a digicam not a DSLR -so Humongous - relax and enjoy life with the Olympus you have
Moderator of the Technique Forum and Finishing School on Dgrin
I haven't been able to find a single darn sphere, although I haven't been looking very hard. I've been taking a lot of civic pictures, tomorrow I've got a sinkhole, but no spheres.
As for the whole SLR vs. P&S, why not have both? If you're on this site, it's apparent photography is more than a hobby, and there are some very reasonably priced DLSRs, so perhaps it's time to find an occasion to engage(read indulge) your passion. I've got one of both, and one of both with film, and use them a lot. You'll find your use of them justifies the expense. (And no, I don't work for B&H!)
-Rachel
I found my blue sphere for ~$10 in a garden supply store and thought it might be useful as a sphere. Seems like it has been - a good demonstration that light, not subject or camera, creates the best pictures. I keep reminding myself this - it is so simple, but so very true. And because I know you like B&W just for Rachel
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ian
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But, I do recall the "saving" tip a while back.
I'm thinking of setting up the drink shot again...then PUI
Ian
Who will the Sharks face in the next round of the playoffs?
Ian
"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
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gubbs.smugmug.com
Look no further than you local candy aisle..
and who can ignore a candy with a name that sounds like a cheap porno flick?
"The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over."-Hunter S.Thompson
Yeah, I know...I would've posted the last pics sooner but a meeting got in the way.