DIY Bokeh

[gbc]

Saw this a while ago, but just got around to trying it today:


http://www.diyphotography.net/diy_create_your_own_bokeh


I figured, what with all the holiday lights around right now, it would be a good way to spice up your normal holiday photos.


This is one in front of my christmas tree.


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Funny that I just got my 7D today, and the first thing I do after spending $1800 is take a picture using a homemade cardboard lens filter. Then again, I guess these are the kind of accessories I can afford now.

[Joel]

These kind of accessories just give an extra creative touch to your pictures, and are way cheaper ;-). The picture looks nice, I'm just not a fan of the red glow on the face.


Maybe I should get a pair of scissors and start cutting, Christmas trees, stars and snowflakes to spice up my own bokeh the coming weeks!

[gbc]

Yeah, the red glow wasn't my preferred effect, but i needed it dark to get the maximum effect in the background. so the lights were off, and i held my iphone flashlight app next to her face.

[Rodger]

the lights were off, and i held my iphone flashlight app next to her face.


+2 points for that!


Nice filter! Mine didn't turn out that great!

[Dan Fleming]

as I am a disciple of the great Sean: A snooted off camera flash would have worked too, especially if you could gel it.