May 2011 - Creative Bokeh (selective focus)

[Marko]

The level 2 assignment this month is creative bokeh. My interpretation of bokeh (selective focus using a larger aperture to create out of focus zones).

Additional bokeh links to provide you with more clarity/inspiration

Using bokeh actively in photographic composition (http://www.framedreality.com/using-bokeh-actively)

30 Examples of Creative & Beautiful Bokeh In Abstract Photography | PSD Collector | Design Development & Digital Photography (http://psdcollector.blogspot.com/2010/09/30-examples-of-creative-beautiful-bokeh.html)

Ok then, who will post first?

[aubintbay]

Here's a first go at this one!

[Marko]

Great start aubintbay! - Lovely bokeh here!

[Wicked Dark]

this isn't necessarily a creative use of bokeh, but I shot several specifically looking for this level of 'oof', leaves still recognizable, but not enough to warrant another look.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5685404724_cb5efa3a12_b.jpg

oh and are you not including the photography.ca blog with those bokeh articles? ; P

[Bambi]

nice starts everyone! Love the yellow against the green WD.

Here's mine:
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5185/5688090089_89bd39861f_b.jpg

[Bambi]

and another. I like how the dark muted background helps the pussy willow pop :)

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5029/5691209037_22aa1d2026_z.jpg

[Lizardqing]

Nice photos so far everyone!

Here is my selection, this is a lady that used to be a Ray Charles Raylette that I had the chance to photo very recently.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5142/5692033338_b41a4c4077_b.jpg

[Wicked Dark]

here's another where I wanted enough DoF to get the first two flowers in focus, but leave the rest OOF. Oh how I love DoF preview!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3085/5695460261_28e8f0916a_b.jpg

[Marko]

wonderful additions everyone! dig the soft willows B - Really like that you uploaded a portrait LQ.
Excellent bokeh demo in post 8 WD - just fab

[light50]

It's spring again

[in00bz]

double Bokeh !!
:P
[ my new toy , bought it 2day]

[Marko]

Lovely addition light 50 - gorgeous colour on the backlit flower.

VERY cool double bokeh play in00bz!!! - Love it!

[Yisehaq]

Portrait of a member of the family.;)

[edG]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2493/5731946784_ea22e84c54_z.jpg

a new dahlia for one of our planters

[Bambi]

ohhh this is excellent work everyone!!!

[Greg_R]

During a very damp and foggy hike through a conservation area I almost walked right into this branch:

http://vidi-images.weebly.com/uploads/6/5/9/7/6597693/4811902.jpg?676

[Matt K.]

Oh well, I'll post it in here again, I suppose

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2531/5714047575_21e6be11d5_b.jpg

[JonnyHotshoe]

Nice capture Lizardqing. But 3 things are in focus to me. Face, hands, and cleavage. Where would you guess my eyes go to first. :o My entry's coming soon. I have a lot of bokeh but wouldn't call much of it creative.

[Iguanasan]

I'm a little confused about this category this month because I thought we did selective focus just a couple of months ago but based on other's posts I'll add a couple of my own.

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[mbrager]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5070/5745329328_ea1e2ce6b7_z.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/5745327060_a2d55f07fb_z.jpg

[Hillbillygirl]

Hope none are offended by this, as it was all in fun actually. (if so, please delete). My friend here at work wanted to see how to do shallow dof on her camera, so was showing her how to use aperture for this. Thought it actually came out kind of interesting.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y124/HobbyHorseHollow/E30C97391.jpg

[MartinW]

Nicely done :)
What sort of dangerous workplace is this to cause your co-worker to lose her fingers?

[BzdegaPhotography]

LOL! this is too funny


Nicely done :)
What sort of dangerous workplace is this to cause your co-worker to lose her fingers?

[BzdegaPhotography]

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here is my example of Bokeh, also had a lens flare going on here, I recently re-visited this fall photo walk and played with some filters and found one I really liked.

[Hillbillygirl]

Nicely done :)
What sort of dangerous workplace is this to cause your co-worker to lose her fingers?

Thanks Martin, and yes, way too funny.

[JonnyHotshoe]

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-s5rsZmT-lJM/Td3gW4-u8SI/AAAAAAAAAE8/DfaAMOxSYGM/s1600/may2.jpg