Gary,
Oh dear. I didn't realize I was treading on hallowed soil. I'd best be
careful.
OK, listen up. It's Sunday and I need a preacher. What is this thing called
Bokeh? (and how does one pronounce it?)
I've observed the following:
1. It seems to be a focus on the out-of-focus.
2. It seems that the out-of-focus can be judged on composition, even where
there is no form.
3. It also seems that the out-of-focus is yet another compelling quality of
expensive glass.
4. The out-of-focus can contribute to the in-focus composition.
5. The out-of-focus can provide a secondary subject which might actually be
studied more than the supposed primary subject.
I've also noticed on the tope that there is a wide variety of uses of the
out-of-focus. It's used to create color dreams. It's used to enhance the
subject. It's used as an alternate subject. But is this an art in itself?
I'm sure there must be something I'm missing. I don't get feng shiu
either.... Please don't cast any spells on me or my oly gear. I seek
enlightenment
Mickey
----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary Edwards" <garyetx@xxxxxxxx>
To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, October 22, 2000 8:55 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] Perfect portrait lens
> Mickey,
>
> Bokah is a religious subject among certain photographers. I try to avoid
> discussions of theology. But here is everything I know about Bokah:
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> Sincerely,
> Gary Edwards
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Mickey Trageser <mickeytr@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2000 9:54 PM
> Subject: Re: [OM] Perfect portrait lens
>
>
> > Gary- Nice work! Good connection with the models even at 300mm.
> >
> > I was in Williamsburg in May and recognized your 'Mr. Jefferson'
elsewhere
> > on your site http://members.home.com/maitani/thomas_jefferson.jpg.
Perhaps
> > you can set me right here. I don't get what all the hub-bub is about
> > 'bokeh'. Is the Jefferson shot a good expression of bokeh, or just
> > constructive use of selective focus? And is it bokeh as in boquet, or as
> in
> > smokey?
> >
> > Mickey
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "Gary Edwards" <garyetx@xxxxxxxx>
> > To: <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > Sent: Saturday, October 21, 2000 9:10 PM
> > Subject: Re: [OM] Perfect portrait lens
> >
> >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Lex Jenkins <lexjenkins@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> > > .....I've seen photos of models taken with teles in
> > > > the 200mm-500mm length (35mm format) and the subjects look rather
> > > detached.
> > > > Perhaps that's what the photographer wanted. But I think models
> like -
> > > even
> > > > need - a connection with the photographer, which is established by
> > > distance,
> > > > not focal length.
> > >
> > > I'll take an 85, a 180 or even a 300 any day for portraits over my
> > > wide-angles. I offer http://members.home.com/garyetx/sherril.htm as
a
> > > non-detached example. Lex, we were definately connected - but some
> would
> > > conclude that I was afraid to get any closer. <g>
> > >
> > > I agree that properly done, wide angle portraiture can be dramatic or
at
> > > least appropriate. I just don't do it.
> > >
> > > A favorite trick of the "investigative reporters" on TV - shoot the
> victim
> > > in flattering light with a moderate telephoto setting on the zoom,
then
> > > chase the dastardly landlord, philandering school board member, or
> > whomever
> > > into someplace lit only by an on-camera glare-light with the zoom set
to
> > an
> > > angle of regard roughly equivalent to a 21 mm lens and stick it in
their
> > > face. Watch for it next time on your local news - they aren't subtle
> > about
> > > it.
> > >
> > > Gary Edwards
> > >
> > >
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