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Challenge: Bokeh (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
Location: My basement
Date: Jan 9, 2005
Aperture: ƒ/2
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/4 sec
Galleries: Family, Studio
Date Uploaded: Jan 9, 2005

 I cut out a star from a piece of paper and held it in front of the lens to get star-shaped "bokeh" from the Christmas tree lights instead of the normal "round blobs".

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RIM BlackBerry Curve
Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM
 01/24/2005 10:54:23 PM
I think the technique is probably a lot cooler than the final image - impressive concept.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
Canon EOS-1D Mark IIn
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon
 01/15/2005 10:45:10 PM
cool background!!
Canon EOS-5D
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 01/10/2005 03:47:11 PM
This would make a nice Christmas card.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM
 01/10/2005 02:55:45 PM
Interesting reiteration of the cookies' shape in the background. I can't tell if those stars are the result of a filter on the lens or what.
Canon EOS-450D Rebel XSi
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM
 01/10/2005 12:42:26 PM
not exactly sure how this was achieved, but the background certainly compliments the fore
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