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Budding Bokeh · **3 Likes**

from a Crape Myrtle.

**MikeNArk** · 09-30-2021, 08:01 AM

Well captured buds and nice smooth Bokeh.

Bokeh is a odd spelling. Finally looked up to find it is Japanese origin. Should have looked it up long ago.

**angkymac** · 09-30-2021, 08:52 AM

A pretty fine way to present these fruiting bodies!
I should probably learn how to do that with the red oak acorns that are just now ripening around here--
(That is, if you don't mind me learning your technique!

)
Angky.

**ToddK** · 09-30-2021, 04:01 PM

Originally posted by angkymac

A pretty fine way to present these fruiting bodies!
I should probably learn how to do that with the red oak acorns that are just now ripening around here--
(That is, if you don't mind me learning your technique! )
Angky.

Thanks Angky! There is not much to my technique. Just buy an FA 50mm f2.8 macro and it is a piece of cake!

Seriously, any of the Pentax 50mm macros are really outstanding lenses for floral close-ups and macros. My FA renders so nicely, it is my best lens for this kind of image. I often find what is interesting to be in focus, shoot it wide open, and the bokeh is always terrific. I usually like to underexpose these a little bit which seems to bring out the rich colors.

---------- Post added 09-30-21 at 03:01 PM ----------

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Well captured buds and nice smooth Bokeh.

Bokeh is a odd spelling. Finally looked up to find it is Japanese origin. Should have looked it up long ago.

Thanks Mike!

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09-30-2021, 08:01 AM	#2
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,246	Well captured buds and nice smooth Bokeh. Bokeh is a odd spelling. Finally looked up to find it is Japanese origin. Should have looked it up long ago.

09-30-2021, 08:52 AM	#3
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	A pretty fine way to present these fruiting bodies! I should probably learn how to do that with the red oak acorns that are just now ripening around here-- (That is, if you don't mind me learning your technique! ) Angky.

09-30-2021, 04:01 PM	#4
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566 Original Poster	Originally posted by angkymac A pretty fine way to present these fruiting bodies! I should probably learn how to do that with the red oak acorns that are just now ripening around here-- (That is, if you don't mind me learning your technique! ) Angky. Thanks Angky! There is not much to my technique. Just buy an FA 50mm f2.8 macro and it is a piece of cake! Seriously, any of the Pentax 50mm macros are really outstanding lenses for floral close-ups and macros. My FA renders so nicely, it is my best lens for this kind of image. I often find what is interesting to be in focus, shoot it wide open, and the bokeh is always terrific. I usually like to underexpose these a little bit which seems to bring out the rich colors. ---------- Post added 09-30-21 at 03:01 PM ---------- Originally posted by MikeNArk Well captured buds and nice smooth Bokeh. Bokeh is a odd spelling. Finally looked up to find it is Japanese origin. Should have looked it up long ago. Thanks Mike!

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