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Even Worms Look Better With Bokeh – GMYBS

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I mentioned a while ago that I got a new Canon 50mm f/1.8 metal mount lens, like this one, here:

Canon 50mm metal mount

As much as I didn’t love my first 50mm lens (I believe I had a lemon), I adore this lens. They don’t make these anymore, and I don’t know why. The metal mount is glorious. The bokeh is creamy and gorgeous (click the word for a quick tutorial if you don’t know what bokeh is).

It was the bokeh in this shot that made a picture of a worm on a stick (eww!) my favorite picture of the week:

Worms look better with bokeh

Here’s another example of the lovely bokeh I can get with my 50mm:

Tree blossom bokeh

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Now it’s your turn. What did you do this week? For those of you who haven’t played along before, GMYBS is not a contest, and it’s for any level of photographer. It’s simply a fun way to show off the favorite picture (or favorites) that you’ve taken this week.  Read to find out more about Give Me Your Best Shot
PS–happily linked to Cecily’s PhotoStory Friday, too!

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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  1. I think I forgot to comment here? Hmmmm…anyhow…love the bokah. And the lens. I want the lens! :-)
    .-= Lisa @ Boondock Ramblings´s last blog ..Project 365: March 17 to March 25th =-.

  5. I love looking at your pictures. I have a simple camera which I am happy I have, don’t get me wrong, but I hope to one day get a nice camera so I can take awesome shots like yours. Until then, I will do what I can and enjoy the dynamic work of others. :)

  7. Product photography can be tricky, because you have to get lighting and background and angle just right. You seem to have a good eye for it, though!

  8. As far as the meme goes, Cecily and I have both been doing our own memes for a while now…and we both like each other’s and have talked about linking up and encouraging our readers to visit each other. But we only officially co-host together once a month or so. Cecily still has other co-hosts on the other weeks. So, yes, they are still separate most of the time. :)

  9. I didn’t know what that was called! Thank you so much! Next time I go to buy a camera, now I’ll know exactly what to ask about.

    As you know, most of my photography these days is product photography. Bokeh is extremely important when you’re taking pictures of small things like jewelry and can often be a struggle.

    Here’s one of my favorites from this week!

    https://gilliauna.deviantart.com/art/Summer-s-Cottage-158302614
    .-= Gilliauna´s last blog ..Quality over Quantity – A Defense of Handmade in the Face of Commercialism =-.

  12. I think I need to get one : ) Do you know I just always use the kit lens I really must get cooler.

    I am so confused about this meme. I thought it was connected with photo story Friday and they were both going to merge… I guess I should add your button in my post too. Holy Crickeys! : )
    .-= Life with Kaishon´s last blog ..Well, I guess I am b.o.r.i.n.g! =-.

  19. Doesn’t it stink when you don’t know something to begin with (whatever that may be) and find out after it’s too late that you wish you’d gone with something else? I’m sure your camera is great, though!

  20. I actually ended up going with the discontinued metal mount f/1.8. While it is about $50 more than the new plastic mount (on eBay, of course) I read lots of reviews about it being just as good as the 1.4. Because really, what you’re paying for, mostly, is the sturdier build. I couldn’t be happier.

  22. LOVE a worm on a stick! My pix are never “purty” but I’m so grateful for my li’l Lumix that helps me capture those moments (and papers) that might end up discarded otherwise.

    Happy almost weekend, Lolli! ;)
    .-= Cheryl´s last blog ..Just Like Heaven =-.

  23. I have the 50mm 1.8, and while I loved it for a while, I am really not liking it now. It looks like you’ve upped it to at least the 1.4 if not the 1.2? I’m trying to decide if I should just get the 1.4. Can’t afford the 1.2, unfortunately. :(

    Gorgeous shots!

  24. I love it. I sooo want a fixed focal length lens. But, alas, I didn’t know what I was doing when I got my DSLR and it’s compact, so I’d have to spend a fortune on one that would autofocus, or buy one that wouldn’t auto focus (which I can’t do to save my life.)

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