My take on CZ135f1.8 and Flowers

[sury]

I was inspired by JT's quest for bokeh and decided dust off CZ135 and take some shots.
The emphasisi is on bokeh, with subject being incidental.

[aster]

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Sury;

As far as I'm concerned, these are excellent shots; good bokeh, yes, but you also composed the subjects nicely. That you included the half-withering blossoms that started showing some fine details is excellent for me. Some flowers like lilies' and tulips' petals show a lot of character while they wither and I enjoy taking such shots, therefore I also like similar photos of others'.

Thanks for sharing. The lens is a legend for good reason.
Yildiz

[sury]

And the saga continues...

[jbtaylor]

Well done sir.

[sury]

JT,
Thank you.

[jbtaylor]

You said that you didn't have composition skills.
I know B S when I read it. You nailed the 1st one above.
Keep going.
JT

[aster]

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Very nice indeed, Sury.

JT, Master of 135mm has spoken and I agree: You are moving closer to your soul when composing the shots nowadays…

Thanks for sharing and looking forward to seeing more of your photography journey, Sury. Follow the whispers of your soul…

Yildiz

[sury]

JT, Yildiz,
I am touched by your kind sentiments and elated with the feedback. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Sury

[jbtaylor]

"You are moving closer to your soul"
What an interesting and thoughtful way to describe what is evident in these images. You are using the soft background to embrace the in focus subject. The sense of balance is just spot on in the last set. Clearly you are looking from edge to edge. The front petal in the first image sabotages what should be a 9 on a 10 scale. That is the price we pay when shooting narrow. But look at that stem going to the upper left corner. That my friend is perfection.
My advice to you is to never let dust settle on that lens again. Secondly, whatever technique you are using in composing these images works just as well with any type of photography you are attempting. I am thinking about those super wide efforts from a few weeks ago.
Sincerely,
JT

[sury]

JT,
Thank you. I am ecstatic beyond words can describe. You are very kind.

[aster]

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Thank you, JT. Very kind of you.

Sury, you're welcome. Truth is easy to put into words… Nowadays you're breaking from your gear-feature-oriented photography and steering in a soulful waters.

Lovely sets as follow ups! Thanks for sharing.
Yildiz

[sury]

Yildiz,
If these are changes for better, then I owe it friends on this forum, who are kind enough to take time and let me know
how I can do differently, and better. You all have offered me perspectives that I did not know even possible, with your
own contributions. I learned a lot here and continue to do so. The feedback here keeps me grounded and humble.

JT, aah, yes. I am finding my Sigma 17-35 has an excellent bokeh too. I still haven't mastered the secret to be consistent,
but I did notice. Perhaps I should "dust off" my CZ24-70 and even CZ24F2 as well.

With best regards,
Sury

[jbtaylor]

These images made me think of this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sodw6z-8tVE

[sury]

Continuing with CZ135

[aster]

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Hi, Suy;

Sury, I love the composition and overall shot of the orchid and the lily in the second shot. The third has some distractive plant parts that steal from the central part of the lily, namely the stamens.

Thanks for sharing.
Yildiz