tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32827782.post8405770674883838639..comments2023-05-09T03:47:33.636-04:00Comments on through my eyes: Project 365; Day 94Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11298656653002464940noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32827782.post-48584458113345791582009-04-10T15:58:00.000-04:002009-04-10T15:58:00.000-04:00Congrats on the fixed lens, and clean sensor. :)I'...Congrats on the fixed lens, and clean sensor. :)<BR/><BR/>I've never really messed with blurred backgrounds. I suggest going over the <I>"Meet the GIMP.org"</I> and checking out the tilt shift episodes. He talks about making a gradated blur which I think could really help.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17149921124239969279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32827782.post-6061368526994158752009-04-09T07:49:00.000-04:002009-04-09T07:49:00.000-04:00You could try a radial pattern...It's not going to...You could try a radial pattern...It's not going to do the depth of field like a more-open aperture would have accomplished, but it would look a little better.Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10495442586676966060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32827782.post-69461364042263766732009-04-09T01:14:00.000-04:002009-04-09T01:14:00.000-04:00Oh good I'm glad your lens is all right. And a se...Oh good I'm glad your lens is all right. And a sensor cleaning is always handy. :) <BR/><BR/>I think the best way to blur out a background is with magic. Aside from that, though, using your 55-200 @200mm at the widest aperture it can open (f/5.6 I think) will blur it out naturally. I've never really messed around with fake blurring-outering (a real word) so I can't help you there, but I can tell you a little goes a long way, where applicable.Nick Peckoverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16687376632507435772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32827782.post-9144207896968337182009-04-08T16:46:00.000-04:002009-04-08T16:46:00.000-04:00I usually create a second layer with just the subj...I usually create a second layer with just the subject I want well-focused, then blur the entire background layer.<BR/><BR/>This is one of my best. http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/1289/1185/1600/Glowingrose.jpg<BR/><BR/>I also did something, I don't remember what, to give the flower that glow.Gino A Melonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07072128759866923068noreply@blogger.com