Thursday, December 13, 2012

Christmas Shaped Bokeh

Bokeh: the out of focus area of an image

How it's done:

Focus on something close
Place your homemade filter in front of the lens
Snap your picture.


To make a filter:
Fold a recipe card in half. 
Cut or punch a shape out of the center.  
Unfold.


Settings:
Night portrait mode (flash + long exposure)
The flash illuminates your close subject and the slow shutter speed allows the camera to capture the light in the background.
ISO 400
1/15 second
f5.6


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