Out of my comfort zone

[martha36]

So, today's project was to shoot things I don't normally gravitate to. Or at least to try to use the borrowed lens in a different way.

[equilution]

Awesome work! I love how the background turned out. The hole in flower is very slick...how the background comes through! As a bonus, a little bit of bokeh in the second one! Stellar...yet another reason to get that lens. Would you hate me if I told you I was getting one? I think I'm going to trade in my 105 on one...if I can find someone that actually has it in stock! I'll come to you for lessons on using it!

Jim

[martha36]

Yes, I was testing it to see what it did for background effects, and I liked what I saw! I will only hate you for a little while, but I'll get over it Seriously, I don't see how anyone can be without this lens. Though I still find focusing a challenge - I can't speak to AF, because i don't use it, but I've read that it can be a little tricky if you're going from one end of the focal range to the other.

[Chewys Dad]

You are getting some cool backgrounds with that lens. Or is the the post processing?
I like what you've done with these.
Thanks for sharing these
Michael.

[martha36]

Originally Posted by Chewys Dad

You are getting some cool backgrounds with that lens. Or is the the post processing?
I like what you've done with these.
Thanks for sharing these
Michael.

Nope, that's all the lens. All I did in photoshop was boost the contrast slightly

[fstopMike]

Stellar backgrounds. You're putting the features of that lens to great use!

[Desert Rose]

Martha, these are beautiful. The bokeh is awesome in all of the images and your focus is perfect. I love the way the background bokeh is peeking through the broken petals in the second frame. You're doing a wonderful job with the lens. Keep up the great work! I'm sure you don't want to give it back anytime soon. I have to admit, it is my dream lens too! ... maybe someday!

[jack russell]

and into ours! .. very nice

[Fred flyfisher]

Excellent work Martha. I think we're enjoying that lens almost as much as you are.

[martha36]

Originally Posted by Desert Rose

Martha, these are beautiful. The bokeh is awesome in all of the images and your focus is perfect. I love the way the background bokeh is peeking through the broken petals in the second frame. You're doing a wonderful job with the lens. Keep up the great work! I'm sure you don't want to give it back anytime soon. I have to admit, it is my dream lens too! ... maybe someday!

Thanks! I was pretty happy with the backgrounds. Didn't know what to expect, but I read some reviews of this lens that talked about how ot was a great bokeh lens.