Hey, nice BOKEH!

[zappo]

Recently I read this article, and hey I love my 50mm so I decided it was time to take it for a walk.

What I like most about the lens is the bokeh. It's very soft, but the lights will get a nice octo shape because it's so old (This might not be to everybodys taste though). I needed a plan what to do with my little photowalk and so I came up with this idea: I would focus on the background (not literally).

So the bokeh would be the main subject, and so I started running around scanning the enviroment with the camera completly out of focus. After I found something I liked I searched for something I could put in the foreground to give the picture a little more spice.

The results might not be for everybodys taste, but actually it was great fun. After a while I really startet to see what might make up for a nice bokeh, so try this out if you want to sharpen your eye for backgrounds.

O.K nuff said, here are my 4 favourite shots (All pics taken at ISO400, f2.0, 1/40s to 1/60s and of course 50mm):

[acedrew]

I LIKE!!
Andrew Rodgers
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[MSidPhoto]

Strange in a nice way

[recess]

Wow! Really nice captures. I've been meaning to experiment with my new 50mm 1.7 lens, and this has definitely inspired me to do so. Thanks for sharing!

[PS*]

What a neat idea. The leaves in the last photo look so plush.

[RLucas]

Now this makes me want to spent more money! That bicycle seat sure looks comfy!
The octo bokeh is definately my taste!

[Stilelibero]

Beautiful colors . great shots I love them all

[mikez53]

These are really nice shots. I think it's time to invest in a 50mm. Thanks for sharing.

[martha36]

I LOVE them!

[johnwiseman]

Great shots. I'm looking for some good tutorials / examples on shooting bokeh. Could anyone recommend an article?