My dog, Charl, the intrepid shihtsu. He had just finished getting his hair cut. I took a few photos with a lens I haven’t used in quite some time – the Canon 135 mm f/2.0L. It’s an excellent lens. I forgot how nice the bokeh is. Bokeh refers to the blurred, out of focus portion of the image, normally found in the background of the subject. At the wide-open aperture of f/2, which this image was shot at, even Charl’s body is very blurry, forcing attention to his face (as if those big eyes weren’t attention grabbing enough). The word “bokeh” comes from the Japanese “boke”, meaning a haze (even applying to a mental haze). This last meaning I can relate to. I think the next time I miss an appointment, I’ll tell them I’m in a “boke” today. They’ll be so busy trying to figure it out, they might forget about the whole thing.
MJF Images Fine Art landscape, nature and travel images from the American West and around the world.
A photo & travel blog with a difference: Instead of strict focus on photo how-to, gear and the like, I'll pass on knowledge about the places and cultures photographed. I believe the more deeply you come to know a place, the better your pictures will be.
My past careers as science teacher and geologist mean that I can't help but teach about the natural history of photogenic places around the world. But photography is not forgotten. You'll also see practical tips about where and how to photograph the destinations. And once a week, Friday Foto Talk gives photography tips and how-to on a selected topic, for novices on up to expert.
What you won't find here is endless discussion about me braving dangerous weather, terrain or wild animals to get the shot. Nor will there be cheerleading gear talk or marketing pitches. I promise to leave that to other blogs, of which there are many.
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