The Bokeh Club

**pepperberry farm** · 12-03-2018, 05:08 AM - **2 Likes**

**WPRESTO** · 12-03-2018, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

More of my willing model.

With the SMC-120mm f2.8 at f4

I've posted several times that it's easy to read too much into an animal's face, but that looks like a gentle, sweet-tempered dog, and pretty as well.

**paulh** · 12-03-2018, 10:06 AM - **10 Likes**

SMC Tak 55/1.8

**Riggomatic** · 12-03-2018, 10:17 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by WPRESTO

I've posted several times that it's easy to read too much into an animal's face, but that looks like a gentle, sweet-tempered dog, and pretty as well.

Thank you, he is all those, but being less than a year old, he can be a little unpredictable. He'll still try to jump up to my wife, when she bends down to say hi, but in fun. Enjoys tormenting the other dog, and the birds on the feeders.

We joked that he may think his name is NO, instead of Finn.

We are very happy and lucky to have found him

Racer X 69 · 12-03-2018, 11:07 AM

Originally posted by WPRESTO

I've posted several times that it's easy to read too much into an animal's face, but that looks like a gentle, sweet-tempered dog, and pretty as well.

A dog's temperament is a direct reflection of his (or her) master.

Racer X 69 · 12-03-2018, 11:13 AM

Originally posted by Riggomatic

More of my willing model.

With the SMC-120mm f2.8 at f4

Finn is wonderful looking, eager and ready to please.

**WPRESTO** · 12-03-2018, 11:46 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

A dog's temperament is a direct reflection of his (or her) master.

Sometimes. We were at an agility meet over the weekend. A lady crating her dogs near us had three big border collies. Dog. #1, sweet, wagging tail, lick her face, try to make friends with it, sure, lick my face, tail never stops, all love and enthusiasm. Dog #2 treats her exactly the same way, but if I approach, it's ears go back, tail still, teeth barred and that low growl that means step back. Same lady, two entirely different dogs. Another lady who is sociable, full of good fellowship, but her little poodle will not let anyone but her touch it. It will not approach close enough sniff your fingers. Third lady is full of fun, laughing, sociable, really affectionate with her little chihuahua, but do not try to touch, small as it is, it will bite with a vengeance. And the temperament of the owner is absolutely not a reliable indicator. I've encountered hundreds of dogs over the years that we've been going to agility trials, and I assure you, although the majority of dogs reflect their owner, there are too many exceptions to be incautious. I'll tell you one of the most common mismatches between owner & dog: the owner is friendly, talkative, sociable, but the dog is totally oblivious to strangers and will not interact with or respond in any way to anyone except its owner, with the single exception of accepting an offered treat. Dogs in many ways are like children, sometimes they turn out the way you'd like, and sometimes despite Herculean effort, they do not.

Last edited by WPRESTO; 12-03-2018 at 04:12 PM.

**ivanvernon** · 12-03-2018, 12:43 PM - **4 Likes**

The FA* 85mm f 1.4 is my favorite full-frame portrait lens. Model is my step-daughter, a senior college student majoring in pre-med. This lens makes lots of bokeh when wide open as in these shots.

**taks** · 12-03-2018, 05:17 PM - **15 Likes**

Originally posted by Riggomatic

More of my willing model.

Originally posted by ivanvernon

The FA* 85mm f 1.4 is my favorite full-frame portrait lens. Model is my step-daughter, a senior college student majoring in pre-med.

two different yet both wonderful models. And great portraits.

same rose from my last post. likely the last for the season.
DA50-135

DA300

DA50-135

**onlineflyer** · 12-03-2018, 08:32 PM - **6 Likes**

K-5iis + K 200/2.5 shot at f2.5 on another dreary day in NW Ohio.

**pepperberry farm** · 12-04-2018, 03:32 AM - **10 Likes**

**paulh** · 12-04-2018, 09:37 AM - **4 Likes**

Random snap while walking the dog - Panasonic LX3:

D1N0 · 12-04-2018, 09:43 AM - **3 Likes**

A street rose. Porst 55mm 1.4

**CharLac** · 12-04-2018, 11:52 AM

Originally posted by D. Obermann

...f/1.2 raging bull bokeh...

K-1 + K 1:1.2/50mm; @f/1.2; linked to flickr scaled ooc jpg

...i learned a lot in this moment...
...there is always an individual physical distcance to any model a photographer should respect...
...accurate manual focusing and picture framing is difficult if unforeseen moving backwards cowering down...
...50mm is too short for wildlife...
...i am an idiot...

And you lived to tell the tale!

**CharLac** · 12-04-2018, 11:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

A dog's temperament is a direct reflection of his (or her) master.

That's why all my dogs are mean, nasty and sarcastic

12-03-2018, 05:08 AM - 2 Likes	#13981
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12-04-2018, 03:32 AM - 10 Likes	#13991
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12-03-2018, 06:16 AM	#13982
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by Riggomatic More of my willing model. With the SMC-120mm f2.8 at f4 I've posted several times that it's easy to read too much into an animal's face, but that looks like a gentle, sweet-tempered dog, and pretty as well.

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12-03-2018, 10:17 AM - 2 Likes	#13984
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,885	Originally posted by WPRESTO I've posted several times that it's easy to read too much into an animal's face, but that looks like a gentle, sweet-tempered dog, and pretty as well. Thank you, he is all those, but being less than a year old, he can be a little unpredictable. He'll still try to jump up to my wife, when she bends down to say hi, but in fun. Enjoys tormenting the other dog, and the birds on the feeders. We joked that he may think his name is NO, instead of Finn. We are very happy and lucky to have found him

12-03-2018, 11:07 AM	#13985
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by WPRESTO I've posted several times that it's easy to read too much into an animal's face, but that looks like a gentle, sweet-tempered dog, and pretty as well. A dog's temperament is a direct reflection of his (or her) master.

12-03-2018, 11:13 AM	#13986
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,067	Originally posted by Riggomatic More of my willing model. With the SMC-120mm f2.8 at f4 Finn is wonderful looking, eager and ready to please.

12-03-2018, 11:46 AM - 1 Like	#13987
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,104	Originally posted by Racer X 69 A dog's temperament is a direct reflection of his (or her) master. Sometimes. We were at an agility meet over the weekend. A lady crating her dogs near us had three big border collies. Dog. #1, sweet, wagging tail, lick her face, try to make friends with it, sure, lick my face, tail never stops, all love and enthusiasm. Dog #2 treats her exactly the same way, but if I approach, it's ears go back, tail still, teeth barred and that low growl that means step back. Same lady, two entirely different dogs. Another lady who is sociable, full of good fellowship, but her little poodle will not let anyone but her touch it. It will not approach close enough sniff your fingers. Third lady is full of fun, laughing, sociable, really affectionate with her little chihuahua, but do not try to touch, small as it is, it will bite with a vengeance. And the temperament of the owner is absolutely not a reliable indicator. I've encountered hundreds of dogs over the years that we've been going to agility trials, and I assure you, although the majority of dogs reflect their owner, there are too many exceptions to be incautious. I'll tell you one of the most common mismatches between owner & dog: the owner is friendly, talkative, sociable, but the dog is totally oblivious to strangers and will not interact with or respond in any way to anyone except its owner, with the single exception of accepting an offered treat. Dogs in many ways are like children, sometimes they turn out the way you'd like, and sometimes despite Herculean effort, they do not. Last edited by WPRESTO; 12-03-2018 at 04:12 PM.

12-03-2018, 05:17 PM - 15 Likes	#13989
taks Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 2,778	Originally posted by Riggomatic More of my willing model. Originally posted by ivanvernon The FA* 85mm f 1.4 is my favorite full-frame portrait lens. Model is my step-daughter, a senior college student majoring in pre-med. two different yet both wonderful models. And great portraits. same rose from my last post. likely the last for the season. DA50-135 DA300 DA50-135

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paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Random snap while walking the dog - Panasonic LX3:

12-04-2018, 09:43 AM - 3 Likes	#13993
D1N0 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Location: --- Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,802	A street rose. Porst 55mm 1.4

12-04-2018, 11:52 AM	#13994
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by D. Obermann ...f/1.2 raging bull bokeh... K-1 + K 1:1.2/50mm; @f/1.2; linked to flickr scaled ooc jpg ...i learned a lot in this moment... ...there is always an individual physical distcance to any model a photographer should respect... ...accurate manual focusing and picture framing is difficult if unforeseen moving backwards cowering down... ...50mm is too short for wildlife... ...i am an idiot... And you lived to tell the tale!

12-04-2018, 11:54 AM - 2 Likes	#13995
CharLac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Ottawa Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,419	Originally posted by Racer X 69 A dog's temperament is a direct reflection of his (or her) master. That's why all my dogs are mean, nasty and sarcastic