A study on bokeh (Best view larger)

Taken on window ledge. Checking on bokeh/sharpness of Nikkor 105mm

F2.8 macro lens on Nikon D200.

very sharp in detail and lighting. Good DOF too.

Thanks Spencer, your PN email not working?

...I like the control of depth of field. It really highlights the horse. On the word of bokeh for its' own sake...maybe a slightly smaller aperture would be able to accent the bokeh without letting the background compete with the foreground. Sincerely, Kelvin.

OK Kelvin, but wouldn't F2.8 be better for bokeh? ^_^

Excelente estudio de la figura, un buen detalle y un fondo borroso, por una abertura adecuada, un cordial saludo Alec.

...I was just thinking though that there are two features of bokeh that really stand out. One is the degree of blurring while the other is the pattern that the blurred areas make. A slight narrowing ( by a fraction of a stop) may allow a pattern to emerge in the blurred area. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Kelvin.

bokeh is as good as it can get, fine work.

I think the bokeh is wonderful, brighter than the subject and full of soft colours and makes the dragon really pop!

Bokeh is beautiful and so is the image.

Very nice piece John, I got quite a collection myself since I go to China quite a lot.

Thank you Alec. I removed my picture of a similar piece now that you have seen it. This is your posting and not mine. Very best wishes, John

No problem to leave it here John. Always a pleasure to view your lovely images and your beautiful home - you certainly have good taste.