Bokeh/depth of field Photo Thread

[Gheybe]

Coming from the Japanese word boke meaning "blur" or "haze", or boke-aji, bokeh is "the way the lens renders out-of-focus points of light" (http://photojpn.org/words/len.html), this side of photography is one that fascinated me even before I knew what it was. The day I bought my first camera, I bought a 50 1.8, and that was the main lens I shot with. The bokeh just always made me smile.

This thread is dedicated to shots created by YOU, strictly YOU.

Let's see everyone's contributions!

I'll keep adding mine as we go along!

Please follow the below pattern:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6070/6135412139_f76330a490_b.jpg

Shot with Canon 5Dmkii and a 50 1.4

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm a big fan of bokeh.


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[UdubBadger]

man i used to be so hard core on the bokeh

[danewilson77]

I love bokeh.

[C Withers Media]

Great post Gabe. Very worthy of the short bus.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6175/6177932183_7b5a760b4d_b.jpg

[Gheybe]

Thanks! Don't forget to mention what you shot the photo with everyone!


Back in the T2i days with the 50 1.8
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6187/6033436070_9c260efc89_b.jpg

[M0nk3y]

For some reason I caught on this trend as well. By using a stock lens though and only shooting at 3.5, it's been limited.

However, these are some of mine :(

Nikon D3100, kit lens

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6186610127_1067816bcc_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6173/6187134152_d450c4f763_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6151/6187135536_0dddbfa140_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6171/6187136928_9896c35d45_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6160/6187137658_854e624ec0_b.jpg

[Gheybe]

A tiny bit blurry, but this is literally the first shot I took with the 50.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5167/5327141803_0be27b52ae_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

Not sure I see any bokeh here in the last few posts... just shallow DOF

Bokeh is out-of-focus points of light, I don't see much light in these... or do I have bokeh all wrong?

[danewilson77]

Not sure I see any bokeh here in the last few posts... just shallow DOF

Bokeh is out-of-focus points of light, I don't see much light in these... or do I have bokeh all wrong?

No. I think you have it right. There are actually 2 styles of bokeh. Hollywood style, and cream cheese style.

Hollywood style is where you have the typical circular lights in the background, out of focus.

Creamcheese is where objects in the background are completely washed out and out of focus. I think several photos here have zero bokeh.

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[UdubBadger]

well this is the style I was taught....

(not my photos)
http://www.photoble.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Bokeh-Star.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/8a/Josefina_with_Bokeh.jpg/800px-Josefina_with_Bokeh.jpg
http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2009/02/notbokeh.jpg
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1265/4666276652_4cddc7006e_z.jpg

[danewilson77]

In the photo with the lighthouse(?), it is my understanding that something in the foreground would need to be in focus. The other pics are def bokeh heavy. Idk though....

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[UdubBadger]

I think it's Big Ben (London, not Rapistburger) in the one you're referring to but I don't quite understand what you mean.

[danewilson77]

I think it's Big Ben in the one you're referring to but I don't quite understand what you mean.

What I mean, is there is nothing in focus in the Big Ben shot. It was my understanding that the subject should be in focus while the background is washed out.

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[danewilson77]

Good read here....

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/bokeh.htm

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[wsmeyer]

I was under the impression as well that bokeh was not just out of focus but referred to the characteristics of the out-of-focus area.

William.

[UdubBadger]

Well as CW would say thats the difference between a photo and art.

To me artistically the point of that photo is to keep stuff out of focus while maintaining its overall shape/form so its recognizable. It is about creating a feeling about where you are more than an accurate depiction of where you are.

Bokeh doesn't have to do with having a foreground/background, as you can see by the 1st photo there is none there either, it's about the light. Now if this thread was titled DOF, then yes, foreground/background is the main principle we would be seeing and all of those photos on page 1 would then be right on target.

[UdubBadger]

Good read here....

http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/bokeh.htm

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So this basically says that bokeh is just out of focus elements that still retain some sort of their original shape but with a soft blur to it?

Wow, thats very interesting, I must have been looking at the wrong element of bokeh for like 4-5 years now. I always thought it was about the circles of light... maybe I was just surrounded by bad bokeh for a long time.

[wsmeyer]

Bokeh has shape to it. If you have a lens with an odd number of blades it will be circular. Even number of blades will create bokeh in a shape with the same number of sides as blades; 8 blades = octagonal, 6 blades = hexagonal. Also, lenses with light falloff towards the edges will have bokeh with much more pronounced shapes.

William.

[UdubBadger]

that all makes sense. so it's not really the circle light that is the principle of bokeh but more of the overall blury disfigured shapes that make it?

[wsmeyer]

How about some heart shaped bokeh:

http://www.diyphotography.net/diy_create_your_own_bokeh

William.

[UdubBadger]

ok but see when you post that my understanding IS that it's about the shape of the light and the small fish egg circles that are created...

now I'm so damn confused.

[neil1138]

Did someone say bokeh!? :eeps

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4553181638_aa8d492366_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neil1138/4553181638/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4141/4890299596_7afdfab5ba_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neil1138/4890299596/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4062/4549577376_0c303b05a6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neil1138/4549577376/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4065/4463603927_4dac7c8c96_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neil1138/4463603927/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4033/4471126349_7cabb1cfba_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/neil1138/4471126349/)

Nikon D90 + Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D

<3

[UdubBadger]

ok let me try again...

bokeh is not just DOF, nor is it just about distorted soft blurry circles but it's extreme DOF to the point where it begins to distort the shapes that are severely out of focus, be it points of light or shapes/objects?

[wsmeyer]

ok let me try again...

bokeh is not just DOF, nor is it just about distorted soft blurry circles but it's extreme DOF to the point where it begins to distort the shapes that are severely out of focus, be it points of light or shapes/objects?

That sounds like what I have been calling bokeh... not saying it's correct though :eyetwitch

William.

[UdubBadger]

ok then I think I have it.

Now can we delete all of the past posts so I don't look like an idiot...

[Gheybe]

:rofl

this thread got off on a confusing start.

[neil1138]

Bokeh is the aesthetic quality of blur in OOF areas, it is not the blur itself. There's photos that have a semi-shallow depth of field and there's photos that have bokeh...

[M0nk3y]

So lost now.

[wsmeyer]

I'm still confused on what constitutes bokeh. The BMW roundel above with ice on the hood, is there bokeh in that picture?

By my definition (which could be wrong) that's just shallow depth of field.

William.

[Gheybe]

I'm still confused on what constitutes bokeh. The BMW roundel above with ice on the hood, is there bokeh in that picture?

By my definition (which could be wrong) that's just shallow depth of field.

William.
Chalk and bokeh, yes.

[neil1138]

I'm still confused on what constitutes bokeh. The BMW roundel above with ice on the hood, is there bokeh in that picture?

By my definition (which could be wrong) that's just shallow depth of field.

William.

Few things


That's my chalkboard E30. Tis chalk, not ice (I forgive you <3)
Is the transition to out of focus hella good? Yes, it's bokeh


For the record: every photo taken with the cream machine (aka the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D) has bokeh. Even if it doesn't even have any out of focus areas in it, it has bokeh.

Secret rule among bokeh-holics <3

[Gheybe]

Few things


That's my chalkboard E30. Tis chalk, not ice (I forgive you <3)
Is the transition to out of focus hella good? Yes, it's bokeh


For the record: every photo taken with the cream machine (aka the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D) has bokeh. Even if it doesn't even have any out of focus areas in it, it has bokeh.

Secret rule among bokeh-holics <3

Neil when is our next meeting?
I missed the last one because of a relapse.

[Gheybe]

HEY LOOK ITS MY FACE

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6187475072_3fa5c71bb3_b.jpg


Please read that in a screaming tone.

[wsmeyer]

More confusion:

http://www.flickr.com/groups/666436@N21/discuss/72157604992812811/

William.

[Gheybe]

Maybe we should stop discussing what it is, and show our interpretations of it?

Who REALLY cares in here?

[neil1138]

Neil when is our next meeting?
I missed the last one because of a relapse.

Gabe,

We are looking at late October right now. Announcement will be made sometime next week.

Neil

[Marcus-SanDiego]

As a novice, I would like to know what the definition is. The more information I have, the better.

Thanks, guys.


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[Gheybe]

As a novice, I would like to know what the definition is. The more information I have, the better.

Thanks, guys.


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You've got like 6 to pick from :rofl

I'm gonna go with the average of what it is.

[C Withers Media]

I don't know what bokeh is, it just seems to find its way into my shots sometimes. Always an accident.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3453/5767557936_df55fec740_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5190/5671322186_41465e7956_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5257/5461531741_18b5b6ab1a_b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5170/5372189798_162f1eaf30_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4792339489_821061aca3_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4675692656_9461fa2deb_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

I'm still confused on what constitutes bokeh. The BMW roundel above with ice on the hood, is there bokeh in that picture?

By my definition (which could be wrong) that's just shallow depth of field.

William.

before i see what others say I was gonna say the head light on the far right hand side was nice bokeh....

[Gheybe]

before i see what others say I was gonna say the head light on the far right hand side was nice bokeh....

I put in a request to change the thread title to DoF/Bokeh so everyone can enjoy.

[UdubBadger]

OK I'm just going to go out on an extremely basic limb here and say bare bones definition of bokeh = Japanese for blurry DOF but not necessarily needing a foreground/background.

[UdubBadger]

I put in a request to change the thread title to DoF/Bokeh so everyone can enjoy.

LOL... look at the mess I started.

:devilish

[Gheybe]

OK I'm just going to go out on an extremely basic limb here and say bare bones definition of bokeh = Japanese for blurry DOF but not necessarily needing a foreground/background.
Pretty much, also add that the existence of "light circles" isn't necessary. I can give you a for sure, professional answer next semester when I'm at school.

LOL... look at the mess I started.

:devilish
haha not a mess. Just a debacle of confusion.

[UdubBadger]

Pretty much, also add that the existence of "light circles" isn't necessary. I can give you a for sure, professional answer next semester when I'm at school.

haha not a mess. Just a debacle of confusion.

well for a professional def we could just ask CW. I'll talk to one of my instructors on next week when our Fall quarter starts also to see what he says.

[Gheybe]

well for a professional def we could just ask CW. I'll talk to one of my instructors on next week when our Fall quarter starts also to see what he says.

Both Neil and I are paid professional photographers.

I'll ask my professor for the cookie cutter definition.

[neil1138]

well for a professional def we could just ask CW.

Yes, let's ask Casey. The master of bokeh

Jesus Christ people

[C Withers Media]

Every answer in here is pretty much correct. Bokeh is interpretive. It is, as Neil said, an aesthetic that either adds to or detracts from a shot. Not all bokeh is good bokeh. It can be creamy, it can be dreamy, it can be Hollywood style, it can make your mom smile. Tis nothing more than an aesthetic element of a shot that is achieved by shooting at a very shallow depth of field. Not kind of shallow, not pretty shallow, but very shallow.

[M0nk3y]

I quit photo after this thread

[C Withers Media]

Both Neil and I are paid professional photographers.

I'll ask my professor for the cookie cutter definition.

That's probably the right way to do it. You will certainly get an academic answer.




Yes, let's ask Casey. The master of bokeh

Jesus Christ people

Thanks for the compliment Neil, but I am no master of bokeh. I just like the aesthetic that it provides in certain shots.

[Gheybe]

That's probably the right way to do it. You will certainly get an academic answer.



And we can add that to all the other ones present in this thread.

[UdubBadger]

Both Neil and I are paid professional photographers.

I'll ask my professor for the cookie cutter definition.

well so am I but my point wasn't to discount you or neil's thoughts on it or crown CW as the all knowing of photography but rather just hear what he had to say because he was the only other pro i know of on here that had yet to weigh in on the discussion...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Let's not forget where we are, guys. It's not about winning an argument. It's about education and mutual respect.

I have about seven definitions for bokeh now. Doesn't sound as though there is one simple answer.

Bokeh is beginning to sound a lot like porn. You'll know it when you see it.


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[Gheybe]

Let's not forget where we are, guys. It's not about winning an argument. It's about education and mutual respect.

I have about seven definitions for bokeh now. Doesn't sound as though there is one simple answer.

Bokeh is beginning to sound a lot like porn. You'll know it when you see it.


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You put my thoughts into words.

[Gheybe]

well so am I but my point wasn't to discount you or neil's thoughts on it or crown CW as the all knowing of photography but rather just hear what he had to say because he was the only other pro i know of on here that had yet to weigh in on the discussion...


well for a professional def we could just ask CW.
We should probably, like I said before as well, stop arguing about what it is and isn't and start showing our interpretations of it.

[static667]

I'm in envy of everybody's ability to focus and make these DoF and Bokeh photos. One day I'll join in the actual photo postings here. All of the work I've seen here is awesome regardless of what the style is called.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'm in envy of everybody's ability to focus and make these DoF and Bokeh photos. One day I'll join in the actual photo postings here. All of the work I've seen here is awesome regardless of what the style is called.

+1

That's the way I see it, too. Lots of talent here.


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[UdubBadger]

a few randoms

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3384/3494538362_7ee9ee3e8d_z.jpg?zz=1
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2263/2846052461_1f72049216_z.jpg?zz=1
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5224/5615904241_c8b9af9251_z.jpg
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6022/5998858195_3239b8cf62_z.jpg

All shot with 50mm 1.4 except 2nd one (35mm film with 75-150 Sigma @ f/2)

[wsmeyer]

2122

5DII & 70-200 2.8 IS II @ 200mm/2.8

[UdubBadger]

^ I like that one, the building in back looks great

[neil1138]

well so am I but my point wasn't to discount you or neil's thoughts on it or crown CW as the all knowing of photography but rather just hear what he had to say because he was the only other pro i know of on here that had yet to weigh in on the discussion...

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af195/BBrulz82/seinfeld/jerryimout.gif

[wsmeyer]

I say change the title of the thread and let's just enjoy pictures.

2123

5DII / EF135mm f2L @f2.0

[UdubBadger]

http://i1007.photobucket.com/albums/af195/BBrulz82/seinfeld/jerryimout.gif

i don't see much bokeh in there...

unless you were posting it for another reason. :scratchinghead

[Gheybe]

Jerrys face is sharper than the chick in front and the guy behind.


BOKEH!

[Hornung418]

Lots of smart asses in this thread...

Enjoyed every single pic so far.

[Johnmadd]

If your guys job was to confuse johnmadd..... you did not. I have taken some awesome "bokeh" shots and did not even know it:-)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

If anyone needs a reminder, I'll provide it.

Stick with the photos/art. The extra curricular activity is unnecessary and unwelcome.

Thanks.


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[Gheybe]

If your guys job was to confuse johnmadd..... you did not. I have taken some awesome "bokeh" shots and did not even know it:-)

:spit hahahah oh my god that's funny.

[Johnmadd]

Just keeping it real here.

[Gheybe]

One from a long long time ago.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5334973566_2d5fe34fdb_b.jpg
White balance is off on this one.

[Johnmadd]

:spit hahahah oh my god that's funny.

Thanks for recognizing my wit. Rolling shot with you sitting on your car is awesome.

[Gheybe]

Thanks for recognizing my wit. Rolling shot with you sitting on your car is awesome.

Thank you sir.

As to not confuse, this is NOT bokeh.

[UdubBadger]

One from a long long time ago.
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5209/5334973566_2d5fe34fdb_b.jpg
White balance is off on this one.

yeah looks a bit blue (obviously) but I like the composition and bokeh... obviously the car is also a beast

[Gheybe]

yeah looks a bit blue (obviously) but I like the composition and bokeh... obviously the car is also a beast

the second I got home from that day, I started cursing at the camera because I forgot my AW on cloudy or whatever it was.

[UdubBadger]

Easy fix in post

[Gheybe]

Easy fix in post

Easy enough for me to only notice the actual damage like a week later, then... i never changed them lol

[UdubBadger]

Hahahaha. At least you're honest about it.

[danewilson77]

Be advised. Thread title change.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Dane. It was a long night. I didn't get to it in a timely manner.

[dinanm3atl]

well for a professional def we could just ask CW. I'll talk to one of my instructors on next week when our Fall quarter starts also to see what he says.


Both Neil and I are paid professional photographers.

I'll ask my professor for the cookie cutter definition.


well so am I but my point wasn't to discount you or neil's thoughts on it or crown CW as the all knowing of photography but rather just hear what he had to say because he was the only other pro i know of on here that had yet to weigh in on the discussion...


I wanted to reply to this and first say I don't have an exact answer as to what is bokeh. I know what looks good to me and maybe it is the DOF or maybe it is bokeh. That much I do not care... somethings look good and others don't. Some lenses produce a nice creamy bokeh and others do not. I know there are quite a few photos in here from everyone that I stopped scrolling and took a 2nd look... With that said I think too many are caught up on this 'pro' thing. I would personally put more effort into worrying about who is a 'pro' and put more time into learning, taking photos and absorbing knowledge.

It seems in many circles that trying to become a pro at photography is some holy grail to photographers. Getting paid does not make you a pro in my book. There are many a pro that needs to go back and spend some time just taking some shots and learning/progressing their skill/art. Come to a track event with me and see the pros work, their results and the way they handle themselves during a race weekend. Compare this to other self proclaimed pros at the track... you might just be surprised. Some of the best photographers I know never use the word pro to describe themselves. I have buddies that have never used or had media credentials and their portfolio would surpass many a photog with a little blue vest...

My point being is take photos. Learn. Absorb. Take some more photos. Do not worry about who is a pro or even what a pro is... that will only hamper your progression in photography. A lot of my friends will have discussions about how I have 'made it' and I am l33t pro and what not. I look at it a different way. Sure I shoot for a race team, 2 magazines and a historical society... but my passion is motorsports and my business colleagues can shoot me under the bus. So how pro am I really? I spend my time shooting, learning and looking at other photogs shots. Take it all in... and enjoy the ride. This will get you further.

/rant

[UdubBadger]

yeah that is a good point/argument/rant.

I'll just leave it at that as to not further the drama.


Now lets see some more Shallow DOF/Bokeh pix

[Gheybe]

I wanted to reply to this and first say I don't have an exact answer as to what is bokeh. I know what looks good to me and maybe it is the DOF or maybe it is bokeh. That much I do not care... somethings look good and others don't. Some lenses produce a nice creamy bokeh and others do not. I know there are quite a few photos in here from everyone that I stopped scrolling and took a 2nd look... With that said I think too many are caught up on this 'pro' thing. I would personally put more effort into worrying about who is a 'pro' and put more time into learning, taking photos and absorbing knowledge.

It seems in many circles that trying to become a pro at photography is some holy grail to photographers. Getting paid does not make you a pro in my book. There are many a pro that needs to go back and spend some time just taking some shots and learning/progressing their skill/art. Come to a track event with me and see the pros work, their results and the way they handle themselves during a race weekend. Compare this to other self proclaimed pros at the track... you might just be surprised. Some of the best photographers I know never use the word pro to describe themselves. I have buddies that have never used or had media credentials and their portfolio would surpass many a photog with a little blue vest...

My point being is take photos. Learn. Absorb. Take some more photos. Do not worry about who is a pro or even what a pro is... that will only hamper your progression in photography. A lot of my friends will have discussions about how I have 'made it' and I am l33t pro and what not. I look at it a different way. Sure I shoot for a race team, 2 magazines and a historical society... but my passion is motorsports and my business colleagues can shoot me under the bus. So how pro am I really? I spend my time shooting, learning and looking at other photogs shots. Take it all in... and enjoy the ride. This will get you further.

/rant

That was the point of my post. I have never told anyone "yeah I'm a pro photographer". I'll leave it that as well, as to not get into an argument.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2533/5852568616_8d156b5a89_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Crazy hair.

[danewilson77]

That's an excellent display of bokeh Casey. Well done.

[UdubBadger]

That's an excellent display of why girls can't be left alone with hair crimpers Casey. Well done.

i think you meant this...




nice shot CW

[C Withers Media]

That's an excellent display of bokeh Casey. Well done.

Thanks Dane, a lot of great examples in this thread.


i think you meant this...




nice shot CW

LOL...thanks man, a stylist I regularly work with, Day'shon Moore, did that. It wasn't so bad, but as soon as we got out in the humidity it went buck wild.

[UdubBadger]

oh im sure it did... i've dated a few italian girls with curly ass hair in my day.... WOW, don't even bother calling them when it's raining outside.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6172/6191003017_81a0841b6e_b.jpg

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6178/6192595493_931c4c0461_z.jpg

[M3TA5IN]

Nice, I would like to learn this technic. I think I am going to fiddle when I get home.

[UdubBadger]

whats overlayed the cityscape or the bokeh?

i'm guessing city

[C Withers Media]

3 Exposures.

Jess and her bokeh, just some bokeh, and then the cityscape.

[UdubBadger]

awesome compilation.

[Alphatek45]

awesome compilation.

This.
Stopped my scroll dead in its tracks.Fantastic shot.

[danewilson77]

3 Exposures.

Jess and her bokeh, just some bokeh, and then the cityscape.

Ummmm.....damn. Wow. How....what.....forget it.

[UdubBadger]

hahahaha

[Gheybe]

Ummmm.....damn. Wow. How....what.....forget it.

layer masking

[C Withers Media]

awesome compilation.

Thank you.


This.
Stopped my scroll dead in its tracks.Fantastic shot.

Wow, good to hear and thanks for the compliment.


Ummmm.....damn. Wow. How....what.....forget it.

Working in multiple layers Dane.


hahahaha

I lol'd because I know Dane.


layer masking

Layers yes, masking no. Although, I don't see why it couldn't also be done that way as well. Thanks for helping answer that while I was out shooting. Appreciate it.

[danewilson77]

Working in multiple layers Dane.


Kind of like Shrek....like an onion.....got it.

[jreyes19]

wow love that picture

is this all done in photoshop?

[C Withers Media]

wow love that picture

is this all done in photoshop?

Thank you very much.

In this particular case the merging of the shots is, because it is 3 shots from 3 different locations at 3 different times.

[johnrando]

Thank you sir.

As to not confuse, this is NOT bokeh.


Always wondered, how DID you do that pic?

[Gheybe]

Always wondered, how DID you do that pic?

Rig!

I'm thinking of making a thread on rig photography. Still deciding.

[danewilson77]

Rig!

I'm thinking of making a thread on rig photography. Still deciding.

You really should stop deciding.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Gabe, just don't make it the official rig thread. Do what Neil did. Just create a thread with your rig shots. Ain't too many people who do rig shots.


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[Gheybe]

You really should stop deciding.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT


Gabe, just don't make it the official rig thread. Do what Neil did. Just create a thread with your rig shots. Ain't too many people who do rig shots.


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You guys are kidding me here.

I'm just not gonna make a thread then :rofl hahahaha this is funny

[Marcus-SanDiego]

You know I'm not. :biggrin


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[Gheybe]

Hahaha I meant you saying dont make a thread (not really) and Dane saying make one.

I'll make one NOW.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I was only saying, please, no more **official** threads. Next thing you know we'll have an official flower thread.

Thanks, Gabe, for sparing me. Haha.


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[Gheybe]

I was only saying, please, no more **official** threads. Next thing you know we'll have an official flower thread.

Thanks, Gabe, for sparing me. Haha.


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Yeah I remember our chat :)

no worries boss.

BRB. Gonna go make an official zhp front end photo thread.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

:biggrin


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[danewilson77]

:rofl

[C Withers Media]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5181/5767738414_46fc1099a9_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

nice bokeh on with the fence. hair light looks good just wish it was fuller.

[C Withers Media]

nice bokeh on with the fence. hair light looks good just wish it was fuller.

By hairlight, you mean the street light that was on the other side of the fence by basketball court. I agree with you totally, I just had no control over the lighting situation other than placing the subject where I knew I could get some nice strategic light from the street lights.

[Hermes]

117 posts in what 4 days? People seem intrigued...

[Gheybe]

Thread of the year lol

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6078/6135989904_0bc5359cfc_b.jpg

[UdubBadger]

By hairlight, you mean the street light that was on the other side of the fence by basketball court. I agree with you totally, I just had no control over the lighting situation other than placing the subject where I knew I could get some nice strategic light from the street lights.

:applause2

I was thinking you aimed a strobe/flash at the back of her head since her hair is dark. Available lighting taken into consideration... well done. Just wish you could see the top of her head a touch more but that could just be my monitors fault.

[C Withers Media]

117 posts in what 4 days?

18 of which actually included photos..... lol.


:applause2

I was thinking you aimed a strobe/flash at the back of her head since her hair is dark. Available lighting taken into consideration... well done. Just wish you could see the top of her head a touch more but that could just be my monitors fault.

From about 4:00 on you can see the non set up....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahTDMY66mGE

[UdubBadger]

Bees FTW

[Gheybe]

18 of which actually included photos..... lol.



From about 4:00 on you can see the non set up....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahTDMY66mGE

Nice!

[C Withers Media]

Rained in San Diego today. Put 50 1.4 to work. Manual focused.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6199437516_696bf90a47_z.jpg

[Hermes]

Rained in San Diego today. Put 50 1.4 to work. Manual focused.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6166/6199437516_696bf90a47_z.jpg

Where were you that it rained? I saw none...

[C Withers Media]

Where were you that it rained? I saw none...

Kearny Mesa.

[UdubBadger]

nice

[Hermes]

well i've never done it on purpose (until reading this) but here's some random shots from when I was in Italy last year. I know they could be better, but like I said, wasn't done on purpose

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/bokeh-dof/DSC_6520.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/bokeh-dof/DSC_6172.jpg

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/bokeh-dof/DSC_6455.jpg

no more pics...
http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c288/jhermes/bokeh-dof/DSC_6557.jpg

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6125/6208726335_2767687b03_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6208726335/)
DSC_0021 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6208726335/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6008/6209219620_8bcc114411_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6209219620/)
DSC_0026 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6209219620/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Alphatek45]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6129/6209214646_24ddb0e66c_b.jpg

[C Withers Media]

^ :like on here and on Flickr.

[y0aimee_]

o0o0oo bokeh thread :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4098/4795834966_507c3837da_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5253/5567475504_e7de9b8b07_z.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3545/5819247095_2eff8ed40f_z.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5244/5245829874_d66c0a15d0.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5222/5551608296_d6a1d1aab2.jpg

[UdubBadger]

very nice

[C Withers Media]

Aimee, you always have my favorite cupcake shots and my favorite Christmas bokeh shots.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6219117529_2ac6c801f9_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6219117529/)
Adot (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6219117529/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

lens flair ftw

[C Withers Media]

^:)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6221003815_d1d343447d_b.jpg

[danewilson77]

^LOL......layering FTW.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

OK. I just threw my camera out the window. Haha.

Great shot, Casey. I am looking forward to getting out again.

[C Withers Media]

^LOL......layering FTW.

Are you sure Dane? It could just be a string of low hanging dock lights in the foreground.

[Gheybe]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6221784115_b770ca4e08.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gheybe/6221784115/)
Nahzish (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gheybe/6221784115/) by Gheybe (http://www.flickr.com/people/gheybe/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

y no flash gheybe?

[Alphatek45]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6239/6224103257_fd146525c3_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajbucceri/6224103257/)
DSC_0171.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ajbucceri/6224103257/) by Alphatek45 (http://www.flickr.com/people/ajbucceri/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

Love that. Very nice...

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[Gheybe]

y no flash gheybe?

Because Full Frame
lol

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Because Full Frame
lol

I think this is where being a newbie hurts me. Also, I do not have a full frame camera. Full frame guys don't have to light their subjects typically? One of the advantages of having the Canon 5D Mark II is that you can just crank up the ISO to get light in?

Please educate, sir.

[dinanm3atl]

Higher ISO performance. It also uses available light better. However a 7D could get similar results. The 'full frame' though is what a 'normal' film camera would be... what we are all used to. As I comment on Casey's photos there is just something else to them. Photos, even generic ones, just look better. What Gabe is talking about though is the high ISO performance. You don't necessarily need flash or artificial light. Where as a lower end camera might not be able to make it happen. There are plenty of Motorsport photogs that carry a 5D MKII... which is not a motorsports camera because at dusk or when the light starts to fade you can crank it up and get really good shots. Shots that the other guys are just watching... not enough light. OR start using 2nd shutter.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6228818757_c6c34934df_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Halston, thanks for the explanation. I was heading down the right path. These cameras are capable of turning up the ISO (high) without getting all of the artifacts that I'd get with my D7000.

[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6228818757_c6c34934df_b.jpg

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/10/9/c2cbdc81-4a96-422b-9aaa-86084e5106c5.jpg

[dinanm3atl]

Halston, thanks for the explanation. I was heading down the right path. These cameras are capable of turning up the ISO (high) without getting all of the artifacts that I'd get with my D7000.


Or my 40Ds :(

[Gheybe]

Or my 40Ds :(

thanks for explaining Halston.

Mark, I remember the day I got my 5D, I took the same shot with the same lens in the same place at the same time with the same setting. I cried a little bit at how happy I was.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey, that shot is awesome, dude. Really. Killer light. Everything is popping. Love it.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

thanks for explaining Halston.

Mark, I remember the day I got my 5D, I took the same shot with the same lens in the same place at the same time with the same setting. I cried a little bit at how happy I was.

Obviously you guys need to properly expose your pictures but you've got an advantage that we do not: you can let more light in -- at higher ISO levels -- without sacrificing picture quality. I could never take my ISO to 3200 and it expect it to look the same as if you guys used ISO 3200 on yours.

Thanks, guys.

[C Withers Media]

http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2011/10/9/c2cbdc81-4a96-422b-9aaa-86084e5106c5.jpg


Casey, that shot is awesome, dude. Really. Killer light. Everything is popping. Love it.


Thanks a bunch guys.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6229458983_624c3df7ea_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6229458983/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6229458983/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Ryans323i]

I see 2 babies here, where's Zippy in bokeh? :foottap

Adam you have some really great shots, btw!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I'll have to get a picture of Zippy with bokeh in it. Soon.

[C Withers Media]

I heard Zippy and bokeh in the same sentence and could not resist.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6043/6231599538_a2effba4dd_z.jpg

[danewilson77]

Damn........magical.........wonder........amazemen t...........and awesomeness!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Nice. I don't have to do it now. Thanks, CW!

[Ryans323i]

Ugh, I love babies!

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6153/6232238680_59a037676b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6232238680/)
Tough tools of a gentle man (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6232238680/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Ryans323i]

Not sure what the focus is here, but you have a talent for B&W.

[danewilson77]

Not sure what the focus is here, but you have a talent for B&W.

Focused right on the handle of the trowel....which is where his hand was for countless hours on end, perfecting his craft. I like the worn numbers on the cloth measuring tape...so I tried to weave it in and out of the pic....

Took me 49 tries to get that one...hehe

[UdubBadger]

Focused right on the handle of the trowel....which is where his hand was for countless hours on end, perfecting his craft. I like the worn numbers on the cloth measuring tape...so I tried to weave it in and out of the pic....

Took me 49 tries to get that one...hehe

i think the point he was making was it's a bit cluttered of a composition so he's not sure what the focus of the photo was supposed to be, it looks fairly general of just a bunch of tools. Even though YOU know what it was, you need to use a variety of "tools" to show the viewer what he/she is supposed to be looking at.

[danewilson77]

i think the point he was making was it's a bit cluttered of a composition so he's not sure what the focus of the photo was supposed to be, it looks fairly general of just a bunch of tools. Even though YOU know what it was, you need to use a variety of "tools" to show the viewer what he/she is supposed to be looking at.

She

[Ryans323i]

I did get the "feel" of craftsmanship, but I couldn't tell what tool the handle went to. But I did really like the worn measuring tape weaving into the picture.

And, yep, I'm a girl.

[UdubBadger]

lol yeah sorry. i actually facepalmed myself when i read DW's comment because I now remember you are a she, not he, from seeing it somewhere else. sorry, just a habit cuz i'm on forums with no females on them other than this one.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Don't worry, Seth. I did the same thing when I met Ryan. I had to send her a PM to get things squared away. Ha.

[danewilson77]

Awesome pic Boss. Shes the Boss.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

She's the boss, indeed.

[UdubBadger]

very nice shot.... AGAIN. you just keep churning out gold Marcus.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thank you, Seth. I'm just plugging away.

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6218/6240229610_459cbba37c_z.jpg

[Gheybe]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6237/6249537826_0d2685f684_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gheybe/6249537826/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gheybe/6249537826/) by Gheybe (http://www.flickr.com/people/gheybe/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Gabe, I like this one a lot better ^^ It's logical (those two work together) and the car is sharper. Well done.

[UdubBadger]

gabe, I'm not sure I see the relationship for the diptych, can you explain for me?

[Gheybe]

Gabe, I like this one a lot better ^^ It's logical (those two work together) and the car is sharper. Well done.
Thanks boss!

gabe, I'm not sure I see the relationship for the diptych, can you explain for me?

it's the ledge of the parking lot. About 15ft headed west of where the car was.


:(

[UdubBadger]

right, i gathered that but i guess I'm not really getting why it's in a diptych, was just curious of your rational for being paired with the each other artistically, or was just the location the reason?

[C Withers Media]

If you know the area Seth it makes sense. I see the pairing, but I know the area like the back of my hand. That said, composition wise I think it would relate better to those not familiar with the area if the wooden border was on the left of the frame and there was more road in the shot than water.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

That's why it was logical to me, too. We all know the area. The left photo is the extension of that parking lot where the car is. If you didn't know the area, though, it may not make as much sense.

[neil1138]

Why do people look so far into photography? Keep it simple, honestly. Gabe took a few photos and put them together, there's nothing more to it. Reminds me of this photo I saw on reddit the other day:

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lprx6sjX8D1qi18zqo1_500.jpg

[Gheybe]

:rofl
Oh neil...

[kayger12]

Why do people look so far into photography? Keep it simple, honestly. Gabe took a few photos and put them together, there's nothing more to it. Reminds me of this photo I saw on reddit the other day:

http://28.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lprx6sjX8D1qi18zqo1_500.jpg

I don't think anyone was looking too far into anything.

I'm not familiar with the area, and I found myself wondering the same thing.

People don't typically do things unless there's a reason.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[danewilson77]

I actually got the picture and was able to conclude the left pic was part of the area the car was parked in. I like the picture....alot.

[jreyes19]

love the pic gheybe

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6219/6250703629_f96438830e_b.jpg

[neil1138]

I don't think anyone was looking too far into anything.

Udub?


People don't typically do things unless there's a reason.

Reason for my photography: because I felt like taking photos.

I don't want anyone looking at my photos and debating whether a tree in the background was composed a certain way to evoke emotions or something. I want people to see the photo as a whole and think "that's badass." Nothing more, nothing less.

Nit-picking/analyzing parts of a photo... I've never been a fan of that. It's not how to grow as a photographer, take it from me.

[kayger12]

Udub?



Reason for my photography: because I felt like taking photos.

I don't want anyone looking at my photos and debating whether a tree in the background was composed a certain way to evoke emotions or something. I want people to see the photo as a whole and think "that's badass." Nothing more, nothing less.

Nit-picking/analyzing parts of a photo... I've never been a fan of that. It's not how to grow as a photographer, take it from me.

I'm glad that's how you feel Neil, and thank you for expressing your opinion.

Keep in mind, however, that there are over 1,000 other members here who might just have a different opinion.

Many like discussing the different aspects of a picture- it's how they understand, learn, and grow.

Droid X. Tapatalk. Use it.

[dinanm3atl]

This is not crazy shallow depth of field but liked the smooth transition but still legible(to a point) 2nd gauge.


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6251944681_daeddaf4e4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinanm3atl/6251944681/)
1997 M3 Artic Silver Coupe Turbo BBS RK 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dinanm3atl/6251944681/) by MotorSportMedia - www.racemsm.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/dinanm3atl/), on Flickr

[Gheybe]

i dig it!

[UdubBadger]

well I feel somewhat compelled to say something because of the previous page so...

Gabe, I was just curious because
1. like everyone said - I'm not familiar with the area so I don't get the relationship as some may.
2. my original question was simply, was the location the relationship or was it the form/aesthetics that you were paring? I don't believe there was any criticism in that question, just simply "picking your brain" about the shot.
3. i enjoy discussing these things about peoples work, not to sound like a know it all or big shot photographer, but more to learn myself through others experiences and discuss and compare processes. maybe along that path someone will take something I might have to offer and use it to gain knowledge on their work.... MAYBE.

Sorry to hear this got out of hand and we lost a member.

Anyway, lets move on with the photos.




CW the roller rink shot is great

[C Withers Media]

well I feel somewhat compelled to say something because of the previous page so...

Gabe, I was just curious because
1. like everyone said - I'm not familiar with the area so I don't get the relationship as some may.
2. my original question was simply, was the location the relationship or was it the form/aesthetics that you were paring? I don't believe there was any criticism in that question, just simply "picking your brain" about the shot.
3. i enjoy discussing these things about peoples work, not to sound like a know it all or big shot photographer, but more to learn myself through others experiences and discuss and compare processes. maybe along that path someone will take something I might have to offer and use it to gain knowledge on their work.... MAYBE.

Sorry to hear this got out of hand and we lost a member.

Anyway, lets move on with the photos.




CW the roller rink shot is great

Thanks Udub.

[jreyes19]

nice photo CW
looks like it would be used in a magazine ad
very nice

[C Withers Media]

nice photo CW
looks like it would be used in a magazine ad
very nice

Thanks man, commercial looking images are important to me. This series from the skating rink will not be used in magazines, I am sure of it. It is my understading that they will be using the images to make fliers and local advertising for the roller derby league that functions from that facility.

[UdubBadger]

I thought those spandex shorts were all the advertising they needed... :dunno?

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6059/6256032808_65fe80370c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6256032808/)
Tough practice for Dad (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6256032808/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6256974882_338c948715_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6256974882/)
Brick Houuuuse (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6256974882/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6169/6256974882_338c948715_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6256974882/)
Brick Houuuuse (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6256974882/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

Well would you look at that!

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[UdubBadger]

CW is that shot of the bricks natural light?

[C Withers Media]

Thanks Dane and Seth, and yes it was shot in direct, mid day sunlight.

[UdubBadger]

looks good, you definitely picked a nice time of day, lots of depth to the texture.

[C Withers Media]

looks good, you definitely picked a nice time of day, lots of depth to the texture.

Thanks Seth. There is some trickery happening in this shot. When I took the first shot of the building horizontally there was no depth to the texture, it looked flat. Knowing that hard light on a horizontal plane gives me the best opportunity to pull the true texture out of a subject, I shot vertically, pointing my lense directly up the building into the sun and making my subject horizontal to the light source being used and getting the textures to pop out.

"It's already in motion. You can't stop it now." - Sent using Tapatalk

[UdubBadger]

nice we are refining this texture skill in one of my classes today...

[C Withers Media]

nice we are refining this texture skill in one of my classes today...

Awesome. Make sure you post up.

[Oli77]

Friend lent me his D200, gonna find me a brick wall and go practice on it. Figured that is a very easy way to play with DOF and manual settings...

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6170/6267365231_7d8b2aaeaf_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6267365231/)
Da Benz (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6267365231/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Oli77]

You are not as thorough at washing you wife's car as yours Mr. Dane.

Nice Bokeh/shallow DOP, nevertheless.

[danewilson77]

You are not as thorough at washing you wife's car as yours Mr. Dane.

Nice Bokeh/shallow DOP, nevertheless.

Hehe. I washed her car a month ago. It's a Benz.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT

[UdubBadger]

LOL

[Gheybe]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6097/6268222131_70dcb68106_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gheybe/6268222131/)
Hey asshole, throw the ball huh? (http://www.flickr.com/photos/gheybe/6268222131/) by Gheybe (http://www.flickr.com/people/gheybe/), on Flickr

[Hornung418]

Love the title, Gabe :) Nice shot!

[UdubBadger]

pretty golden

[Gheybe]

thanks!
not the sharpest shot ive taken, but i miss my doggie. cant wait to see her tomorrow.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6278771983_5588b29f21_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6278771983/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6278771983/) by ZHPMafia.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

excellente

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Seth. I used the wind to my advantage here. At the same time, though, I did sacrifice a little crispness. I gave some to get some, I guess.

[billschusteriv]

Two oldies I may have shared elsewhere in Casey's corner. The feather is one of my faves from an artistic perspective (I was in a good mood shooting that day) and I recognize both have lots of room for technical improvement.

Both were taken with a Canon Powershot S2 IS digital camera.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/57/188473901_0a458f2d11_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_schuster/188473901/)

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/49/114784756_b648de97fe_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bill_schuster/114784756/)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Bill, I just added you on Flickr. Looking forward to more of your photos.

[billschusteriv]

Thanks Marcus. I'll look to add you (and others) if I haven't already.

The photo club I'm in at work does an exhibit in my building each year. This year's themes are "colorful" and "repeating shapes/patterns". I'm hoping I'll be inspired in the next few weeks to shoot something. Haven't found the right subject or shot yet. Not sure if there will be bokeh/SDOF, but I'm thinking at least one or two of the final shots for consideration will.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Good luck with the contest. I take my camera everywhere (just in case I see something that captures my attention).

[danewilson77]

Looks great Bill. Love the feather.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6043/6286605821_333b3741c0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6286605821/)
BBS (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6286605821/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[billschusteriv]

Nice rails.

:like

[danewilson77]

Nice rails.

:like

Thanks Billy

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[UdubBadger]

dane, try using lines like that to go into the corners of the frame, helps lead the eyes for some reason because we naturally tend to look at the corners. excellent job on the bokeh.

[danewilson77]

dane, try using lines like that to go into the corners of the frame, helps lead the eyes for some reason because we naturally tend to look at the corners. excellent job on the bokeh.

Ok...got it....corners.

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[UdubBadger]

dude I feel like all I do is critique you.

how bout just a hearty well done, you've come a long way in a few short weeks.

[Johnmadd]

Good luck with the contest. I take my camera everywhere (just in case I see something that captures my attention).

Just waiting on that O.J. Simpson moment. Stay strapped homie, hehehe.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

dude I feel like all I do is critique you.

how bout just a hearty well done, you've come a long way in a few short weeks.

:like

[danewilson77]

dude I feel like all I do is critique you.

how bout just a hearty well done, you've come a long way in a few short weeks.

Lol. No worries. Thanks for being thoughtful though. I just need practice/time.

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[billschusteriv]

I take my camera everywhere (just in case I see something that captures my attention).


Just waiting on that O.J. Simpson moment. Stay strapped homie, hehehe.

2450

[Marcus-SanDiego]

^^ no thanks on that, Bill. Around the neck has worked well so far. :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

I nixed my strap all together. It always gets in my way.

[billschusteriv]

^^ no thanks on that, Bill. Around the neck has worked well so far. :biggrin

Hehehe. :biggrin

My local photo club had a wedding photog stop in and give us a chat on the bidness... said he was getting so weighed down from 2 cameras (bodies, lenses, flash) on his neck/shoulders (doing several weddings a weekend) that he found switching to the holsters to be quite liberating and much easier on his neck and back. I guess for some peeps doing this for a living the holsters may make sense.

Oh I forgot to mention... in case anyone was interested, the holster pictured is the Spider Camera Holster (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004SIMNF0/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=zhpcom-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399373&creativeASIN=B004SIMNF0).

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6098/6300620381_a83ff4c894_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6300620381/)
Firetruck Seatbelt (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6300620381/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr



http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6048/6301151876_30b69ed80b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6301151876/)
Audio Equip DOF 2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6301151876/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

nice work D.

maybe a little more angle on that last one so the top edge of the fader is almost in the corner, that way it'll lead your eye right across the entire image.

[Hornung418]

Hit those corners, Dane. Stellar progress :)

[danewilson77]

Thanks fellas. Right....corner.....got it.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6048/6304811931_4c495a90fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6304811931/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6304811931/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Hermes]

saw this on facebook, i really like it

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, JP. Looks so much better here than Facebook. FB compresses pictures to heck. Not a good look. :biggrin

[UdubBadger]

WOW marcus, that shooting at f/1.4?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Seth, I was shooting wide open there (f/1.4). I rarely do.

[UdubBadger]

nice

[danewilson77]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6091/6306971101_1a1680a2c1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6306971101/)
brightwork (http://www.flickr.com/photos/dw77zhpmafia/6306971101/) by Dane Wilson77 (http://www.flickr.com/people/dw77zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Ryans323i]

:like

,seriously.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6109/6305147253_2af4b6f5aa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6305147253/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6305147253/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

Like the f/2.2 choice on the above shot Mark. It gives just enough DOF to get one ring in focus. Well done.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Casey.

[C Withers Media]

So Mark, as you often do with me I would like to ask you for some clarification on the above shot. Can you tell us what is going on in your mind to find a shot like that and walk us through the process from identifying the target (why this, how to make it interesting) all the way to choosing settings (why these settings for this shot) and even further beyond what you are looking for in post processing? I think it would be interesting to hear it from you.