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jalywol
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The thing is, the big white blob-o-bokeh to the left of the model's face draws the eye away from her. I don't particularly like the very smooth bokeh of the other photo that was posted, so perhaps just toning down the distracting element in this one would keep the eye focused on her and not the background, and leave it as an interesting textural element rather than competition for attention.
-J
jalywol
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Lovely orchid. How did you set that up for shooting?
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jalywol
Forum Pro
What a great shot. Has the kitten started snuggling with him yet?A7II & Jupiter-3
What do I do with this?
-J
Sean_Jayhawk
Veteran Member
So not "busy bokeh;" rather, a semi-blown out spot in the background?
Some lucks and trials and errors. Hows that for an answer?
Set up with background against a window. Tuned exposure to the centre portion of the orchid and let the petals over exposed a stop to let the light thru.
Here is another one, see if you like it? I tried to capture the petals as if a water color painter would stoke its brush. It would likely be better if I stacked the centre of the flower with another shot to capture a bit more details with +1EV.
Tulips in watercolor. A7r + Mitakon 50mm
Set up with background against a window. Tuned exposure to the centre portion of the orchid and let the petals over exposed a stop to let the light thru.
Here is another one, see if you like it? I tried to capture the petals as if a water color painter would stoke its brush. It would likely be better if I stacked the centre of the flower with another shot to capture a bit more details with +1EV.
Tulips in watercolor. A7r + Mitakon 50mm
jalywol
Forum Pro
We are talking about two different things here, actually. I am not a fan of the busy bokeh, but if it could be utilized as more of a patterned background than competition for the model, it could work ok. As it is, the combo of the active background pattern along with the blown out area is just too much for me.
-J
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jalywol
Forum Pro
I do like the watercolor effect very much.
I do a lot of flower photography, (usually outdoors) and generally end up with dark (shaded) backgrounds against sunlit flowers. You've given me something to think about trying this flower season to vary it up a bit
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-J
I do a lot of flower photography, (usually outdoors) and generally end up with dark (shaded) backgrounds against sunlit flowers. You've given me something to think about trying this flower season to vary it up a bit
.-J
ijustloveshooting
Senior Member
That's wonderful! Were you in a balloon yourself?
Jim
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jalywol
Forum Pro
That is just wild! Where was this? Wonderful shot!
-J
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ijustloveshooting
Senior Member
hello, yes i was in a balloon... great fun,,highly recommended 
ijustloveshooting
Senior Member
hello, thanks, the place is Cappadoccia, Turkiye... there're a lot better views you can see in there...
SLN001
Senior Member
Thank you. Unfortunately they haven't had the chance to get better acquainted until this afternoon. I have been having some major renovations done in the house and the only way I could keep both of them safe from the tools, chemicals etc. also kept them separated.
Now that the construction crew has cleaned up and moved out I am letting them get acquainted. There is no animosity between them but so far Trooper is just physically overwhelming to the little one, not that she is afraid of him. They need some time together and they are just starting to have that time.
Steve
Now that the construction crew has cleaned up and moved out I am letting them get acquainted. There is no animosity between them but so far Trooper is just physically overwhelming to the little one, not that she is afraid of him. They need some time together and they are just starting to have that time.
Steve
somersetlad
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In the Nave
Edward II
Cloisters
Returned to Gloucester Cathedral for first time since return to Sony & FF
John
SLN001
Senior Member
Apologies for the poor quality, shooting in very dark conditions.
Trooper & Smokey
Trooper & Smokey
Cloisters
This one works the best for me, and, not coincidentally, is the one that's got the fewest distractions from what the picture is about.
Good job.
Jim
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the last word the last word - Photography meets digital computer technology. Photography wins -- most of the time.
Photography meets digital computer technology. Photography wins -- most of the time.
blog.kasson.com
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