Pine Raindrops
Here I am continuing with digging out some previously shelved, but thankfully not deleted posts while I wait for the return of my computer, which should be later today. The power supply was replaced and the rest of the computer was having tests run overnight to see if the power surge cooked any other parts. Fingers crossed that all else is fine.
So, tales of woe aside, these photos are from last fall and show raindrops caught up in a small pine tree we have growing in a pot on the patio. They illustrate quite nicely the difference in the Takumar macro bokeh at about f16 (top) and about f4 (bottom).
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Close up shots all taken with SMC Takumar 100mm f4.0 macro screw mount (m42) lens on a Canon EOS 5D MkII.
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I love these shots, the bokeh is GREAT and the raindrops are perfect. Very beautiful !
I can’t wait to have my new camera to try the bokeh. I ordered it 3 weeks ago and I’m still waiting…….
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Hi Jocelyne – welcome to my blog, and thanks for commenting. Nice to have the Quebec contingent around 🙂 The old screw mount Takumar lenses are known for their bokeh and this shows why. But, the Canon lens I have is very nice this way too.
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These are stunning!!! One of my faves!
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Thanks so much (L – I am guess). There is a lot of beautiful light in these photos. I need to capture more of it now that spring is here.
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Yes, it’s L! We’ve been trying to put tags to our comments so people can tell who they’re talking to, but I often forget that, hahaha. Yes, the light is beautiful but the bokeh is what made it an ultimate winner.
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I kind of like that you 4 are undifferentiated. I just saw the timing with your signed comment on your own blog and made the guess. I think for me the bokeh is the light, or the light is the bokeh – it comes from sparkling rain drops in the background. I agree that the bokeh is essential to this picture that would be boring without it.
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These photos are stunning, love the composition, the shapes, the raindrops 🙂
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little leaf – I am sorry, I missed your comment earlier. Thanks so much for your thoughts, I appreciate them.
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Beautiful!
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🙂 Thanks!
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Beautiful. I love the focus.
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Thanks Ryan
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Great shots! I find it interesting that the bokeh changed in shape so much with the exposure.
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It is fun to fool around with that effect with different aperature settings. It can make or break the shot. The second shot is a pretty lousy exposure and does not do the bokeh justice, but does show its potential.
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Awesome bokeh!
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35 year glass has it’s uses 🙂
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beautiful!
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Thanks 🙂
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Nice pair of images and those bokeh are awesome.
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Hi Andy, I understand these older Takumar lenses are desired for their bokeh if nothing else.
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The bokeh mirroring the raindrops makes this shot. Just perfct..
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Thank you 🙂
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