I've learned a few things about bokeh and light flares lately. Now whether it's just with my little camera or if it's the same for all - I can't tell you. However, I am happy to pass on what I've learned and if this is old news to you - just ignore me, but maybe it's not old news to others.
1. For round bokeh, you have to open up your lens as wide as it will go (4.8 or lower), but you will NOT get those lovely little star-shaped light flares as you can see they aren't in this image.
2. If you go with hexagonal bokeh, aperture at about 5.6, you will get those lovely little star-shaped light flares as you will see in my black and white image uploaded for the day.
Nice one Maggie... As for the bokeh ... another tip to add is that the shape of the bokeh bubbles depends slso on the number of aperture blades in the lens ... Your hexagonal shape is because you have 6 blades 😀💕
@phil_howcroft Thank you, Phil! I also understand that some lens won't open up for "round" bokeh. I was afraid that included mine, but happily - not so.
@fbailey LOL! I can't believe you didn't know this. I consider you an expert with your lovely photos. You're very welcome and thank you! Really appreciate your comments and your FAV.
@tosee Thank you, Tom!
@dutchothotmailcom Thank you, Esther! Most appreciative of your FAV!
@ludwigsdiana Thanks, Diana! I have the same problem and have to keep adjusting it.
@ricksnap Thank you, Rick! Very appreciate of your comments and FAV.
@koalagardens Thank you! Grateful for your FAV.
@kjarn Thanks, Kathy!
@phil_howcroft Thank you, Phil! I also understand that some lens won't open up for "round" bokeh. I was afraid that included mine, but happily - not so.
@wakelys Thanks, Susan!
@pdulis Thank you, Peter - and for your FAV!
@mittens Thank you, Marilyn and you're welcome!
@craftymeg Really appreciate your comments and the FAV. Thank you, Margaret!
@bruni Thank you, Bruni! Grateful to you for your comments and FAV.
@santina Thank you, Santina!