As soon as I saw this, I knew I *had* to share – and to try it myself! I’ve seen those lovely bokeh heart photos and wondered how they did it – well, here’s one solution, brought to you by the lovely Rebekah of A Bit of Sunshine. This is her filter:
I actually gave this a go on Sunday… and it took me a while, and some tweaking, but I finally had some success! I think I should try again with a ‘better’ heart shape – here’s what mine looked like:
And here are a few of the shots I managed to get with it… they’re not brilliant, but you *can* see some kinda-heart shaped flares in them!
Considering that I do not at all class myself as a photographer – and that I was freaking out slightly when trying to work this out when I read all about apature and f-values… I kinda get apature but f-values, nuh-uh! – I’m quite stoked that I managed to get this far.
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P.S. Nick is whisking me away to Mount Tamborine tomorrow, for a few days up on the mountain, which he planned a few weeks ago. However, I think this break will be a little bittersweet… and I almost wish we weren’t going.
I’ve deliberately decided to keep things here a little quiet for the rest of the week, mostly because (as some of my dear online friends already know) my grandmother is very ill in hospital at the moment, and we expect her to pass on very soon, but we know not when. So I’m a little somber at the moment, and it would feel wrong to blabber too much about lovely things for the next few days. I hope you all understand – in fact, I’m sure you do.
I’ll be back on Friday – hugs to all, and make sure to tell the people you love how much they mean to you, for me xx
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Hi Jess. I just wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with you and your family. I do hope you manage to take some time for yourself as well. 🙂
Take care,
Kylie
Thanks so much, Kylie xx As my aunt said to me today when I expressed my sadness about going away at a time like this ‘ah, you enjoy yourself, because life goes on…’
So sorry to hear that your Grandmother isn’t well. She’ll be in my prayers.
Hope you manage to have a nice time away – Happy birthday!!!
my thoughts continue to be with you. & thank you for the thoughtful reminder to reach out and tell the people in my life how much i love and cherish them.
to start: Jess, thank you for being such a sweet and generous person. I am very grateful that you share your thoughts and wisdom with us through the crazy internet machine! xox
Thank you all. My granny passed away peacefully in her sleep early this morning, so it will be quiet around here for a few days. xx
Sorry to hear that lovely. Hope you’re coping ok. It’s always so tough to go about life and do every day things when someone passes on.
When I’ve lost people, I’ve looked around and been upset that the sky is blue, the buses are still running and people are carrying on with their livs. It feels like everything should stop and be respectful to the person that is gone.
Take care.
xxx
I’ve been wanting to make a filter like this for my camera, too! You’ve made me think that maybe I can do it! I am so sorry to hear about your loss. That’s very hard. I’ll look forward to your next post, and keep you in my thoughts. Take care.
Jess, my love and condolences to you and your family. I hope you get some quiet time to be gentle to yourself.
The camera filter is lovely and while it may not have been intended, the beautiful heart shaped bokeh, is a wonderful tribute to your grandma.
Mel, you’re right, it is 🙂 Thank you so much for mentioning that xx