RE: [OM] ADITL2

[Giles]

I do not think having a gun bokeh lens is essential.

The idea, from my perspective, is to try and make use of the idea that there 
can 
more to a photograph than the main subject (if it has one of course).

Since I have become aware of bokeh and it's contribution to an image I have 
found 
myself considering backgrounds as an important element.  If I am taking a photo 
with a main subject or focal point and and where there will be an out of focus 
background I may shift my point of view or the aperture used so as to give the 
most 
pleasing overall effect.

A very good recent example of bokeh would be C.H. Ling's lovely photo of the 
two 
almost mirror image butterflies (?).  Perhaps someone can repost the link for 
those 
who missed it.  This shot has beautiful bokeh.  The background is a lovely 
melange 
of green white and grey tones that absolutely make the picture for me.  I think 
this 
shot embodies the idea that the subject is just a part of the whole - which to 
me is 
one of the main elements to explore with a bokeh theme.

With  bokeh as the subject of an ADITL I think the idea is similar to just 
sticking 
to a 50mm focal length in that it encourages the exploration of a way of seeing.

Giles

> > Would some of us be at a disadvantage if we did not have those lenses
> > which produce the best bokeh?

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