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8.26.2011

Bokeh happens

I started playing with bokeh last Christmas - did I have fun or what! Christmas lights are the perfect subject for bokeh so what was I going to do to capture it in the summer? Well, at first it was mostly accidental but when I would see it in my photos I would try to recreate the settings.


f5.6, 320s

f6.3, 320s

f5.6, 1/320s

OK, I had to slip this one in again . . .

f6.3, 1/320s

get a load of that giant bokeh!

my favourite summer bokeh shot, f5.6, 1/320s

sun and water droplets

lovely

f5.6, 1/20s

f8, 1/80s

splish splash!

a good rain on the lake

big bokeh

so pretty

a subtle example, f8, 1/50s

I just loooove bokeh so I'm joining in on the fun over at Live Every Moment where Friday's theme is . . . you guessed it . . . yum bokeh! I can't wait to see what everyone else has done.

Just one more . . . I'm a scrapbooker at heart so here's the layout I created about my favourite bokeh shot this year.



Scrapbook supplies:
Katie Pertiet
Anna Aspnes

I found a good tutorial at Kevin and Amanda's blog if you are interested. Have a great weekend everyone!







35 comments:

  1. Karen @ Pieces of ContentmentAugust 26, 2011 at 6:05 AM

    You have some fantastic shots here Barb and great bokeh too!

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  2. Nadege,August 26, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    Fantastic collection of bokeh. I love the sun on the water droplets.

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  3. Stephanie at Grateful Heart AcresAugust 26, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    Such beautiful photos!!! Lots of terrific Bokeh! Excellent work! Love them!

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  4. Ashley SiskAugust 26, 2011 at 7:24 AM

    Look at all that bokeh - love love love it.

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  5. TaraAugust 26, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    wow, stunning!!! Look at all that yummy bokeh! LOVE!!

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  6. ReenaAugust 26, 2011 at 8:07 AM

    Great shots! And do love that scrapbook layout!

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  7. A Sunny Yellow WindowAugust 26, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    Loved all esp thw humming birdie! Oh i love your blog as a whole, its beautiful!

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  8. OneAugust 26, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous bokeh. Your favorite is also mine. And that hummingbird shot is fantastic!

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  9. Jo-Anna@APrettyLifeAugust 26, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    Oh man, I love them all! Especially the rain on the lake - so so pretty!
    Jo

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  10. Rosie Nixon FluertyAugust 26, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Oh boy I just love every one of these. We get an awful lot of rain here during the summer and I think rather than complain I should be out there capturing the bokeh from the raindrops just like you. Thankyou for the inspiration :)

    Rosie

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  11. Ms. BeckyAugust 26, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    these are delicious photos. wow. you've mastered the bokeh for sure! happy day to you Barb.

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  12. deb dutyAugust 26, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    You really have some amazing bokeh shots. What a treat! It's hard to pick a favorite, but I think I'd have to go with the hummingbird.

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  13. TexWisGirlAugust 26, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    these are all great. especially enjoyed the splish splash ones! so refreshing! and love that you snuck the hummer in one more time! :)

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  14. YvonneAugust 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM

    Your favorite is my favorite too ;) Love all of those!

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  15. McGillicuttyAugust 26, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    OK I have bokeh envy... shuffling away planning to practice on some bokeh this weekend... such beautiful shots!!!

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  16. EG CameraGirlAugust 26, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Great bokeh! I think you have mastered it! :)

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  17. TiffanyAugust 26, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    All so beautiful...love them all!

    Tiffany

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  18. Tina´s PicStoryAugust 26, 2011 at 10:59 PM

    These photos are soooo lovely :)

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  19. Kim StevensAugust 26, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Oooooh, I LoVe the one of the humming bird, and what a bonus with the bee in there too!! And I like the one that is your favorite as well as the one of just the rain and bokeh, nice job!

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  20. CedarAugust 27, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Yum bokeh is right! Simply gorgeous!

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  21. FYHAugust 27, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    So much bokeh...love it! And what a great scrap page!

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  22. RachelleAugust 27, 2011 at 5:17 AM

    I love the hummingbird and the sneaky little spider hiding out under the bloom - - stunning captures.

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  23. Lisa GordonAugust 27, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    Your work here is amazing Barb!
    You've certainly gotten the whole bokeh thing down perfectly.
    Love, love, love the 15th one here. Gorgeous simplicity.

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  24. JessAugust 27, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Wow what a collection, I don't think I could even pick a fav. The hummingbird shot is fabulous.

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  25. Gina KleinworthAugust 27, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I love love love Bokeh- these are GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! They also remind me that I really need more plants, trees & flowers around here.

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  26. theconstantwalkerAugust 27, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    Wonderful images and so natural...
    I really enjoyed seeing the Hummingbird shot again.

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  27. AnonymousAugust 27, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    this series is so dreamy! love all the bokeh! so pretty! i'm in awe of all of your photos here!

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  28. CourtneyAugust 27, 2011 at 11:13 AM

    DELICIOUS! Incredible bokeh you've captured. Gorgeous photos!

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  29. CraveCuteAugust 27, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Bokeh Love!

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  30. aliciaAugust 28, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Just breathtaking eye candy. Love all the bokeh! Thanks for sharing these for our summer finale!

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  31. AnonymousAugust 28, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    These are beautiful photos! I love the itsy-bitsy spider!

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  32. UnknownAugust 28, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    You are the bokeh master! ;) What an awesome collection!

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  33. SaraAugust 28, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    All just so beautiful, impossible to pick a favourite. Splendid work!

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  34. AnonymousAugust 29, 2011 at 2:25 AM

    GORGEOUS bokeh in that lilac image!

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  35. kayerjAugust 29, 2011 at 3:18 PM

    every shot was breathtaking. thanks for stopping by.

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