Bokeh Flowers
Jun, 2014Views
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Behind The Lens
Location
This photo was taken in Fairfax, VA while walking around my neighborhood.Time
This was taken in the early evening, probably around 6pmLighting
I wasn't expecting the colorful bokeh when I first leaned over to get a quick shot of the backlit flower, but the early evening light was helping create that amazing bokeh behind the flower. Loved it!Equipment
Nikon D750 and the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 lens.Inspiration
I had just received the fabulous Nikkor 85mm f/1.4 lens and I couldn't resist walking around my neighborhood to try it out. I leaned under a bush to grab a shot of the backlit flower, and suddenly I realized that the flowers in the background were creating amazing bokeh!! I was stunned at how this lens was already creating such beautiful bokeh within a few minutes of shooting!Editing
This photo has mild post processing, mostly contrast, saturation, and exposure enhancements. I used Adobe Lightrooom 5In my camera bag
I shoot with a Nikon D750. My favorite lenses to use in order are the 85mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.4, the 24mm f/1.4 and the 105mm f/2.8.Feedback
Never be afraid to try a different angle. This was captured by leaning under a bush and the colorful flowers in the background were much higher above me. They were anywhere from 4-8 feet away from the subject, which is how the bokeh is created.
