Dec 15 2007

Blocking Bokeh

Published by lolly at 3:18 pm under Photography, Street Smart Hoodie

Bokeh: (from the Japanese boke ぼけ, “blur”) is a photographic term referring to the appearance of out-of-focus areas in an image produced by a camera lens. [Wikipedia]

I have been playing with bokeh aesthetics for awhile in my own photography, and it is all the rage in some of the Flickr groups. (Check out Minty and her new camera - she caught on to the bokeh really quickly!)

Since I finished up all of the knitting for the Street Smart Hoodie, I thought some blocking photos might be fun… with a little but of bokeh on top!

Cables Blocking

Cables Blocking

Cables Blocking

Now comes the seaming… I have a feeling that this will take awhile to block, but finished photos should come soon. Nearly a year in the making, and I am so close to be finished!

 

PS - Sweet Tina over at Knitting Contessa and I had a little chat - and she posted the interview on her blog!

18 Responses to “Blocking Bokeh”

  1. # Dorothyon 15 Dec 2007 at 3:25 pm

    I like how the sewing chart colour seems to blend with the Hoodie colour. It’s going to look amazing once it’s done.

  2. # KaKion 15 Dec 2007 at 3:54 pm

    You know that is the clearest photo I’ve seen of blocking! Thanks! I have only had to block one sweater, and wasn’t sure if I was doing it “right”. Thanks for the photo assurance!!! Can’t wait to see the finished Hoodie!!!

  3. # tinaon 15 Dec 2007 at 4:17 pm

    Thanks for the shout Lolly! I so loved your interview, thanks for your generosity!

    And I agree, the photos of the blocking process are OUTSTANDING!!! Not just the way the blocking shows off but the entire phots is tres artsy!

  4. # Kessaon 15 Dec 2007 at 5:18 pm

    Nice photos, Lolly. I love your photography tutorials and tips! I’m still drooling over the gorgeous color of your hoodie; it really shows off the cables and bobbles nicely. Can’t wait to see it all seamed up. Great interview too, btw!

  5. # eyeleenon 15 Dec 2007 at 5:30 pm

    love the bokeh of your photos. beautiful sweater!

  6. # Monion 15 Dec 2007 at 6:42 pm

    Girl, we are on the same wavelength or something. I’ve been thinking alot about bokeh lately too. I spent all yesterday surfing the net and discovering more about it.

    Lovely pictures! The color of your Street smart hoodie is stunning. I can’t wait to see it finished!

  7. # gleekon 15 Dec 2007 at 7:36 pm

    hhmmm, i always wondered what that was called :) thanks for the info! i wish i had a camera that could accomplish it.

  8. # Heatheron 15 Dec 2007 at 10:02 pm

    Love that bokeh effect, and that blue, that BLUE, it’s slaying me!

  9. # Tallyon 16 Dec 2007 at 4:45 am

    incredible, that even a picture of blocking (*I don’t like it*) can turn out into something especially beautiful and inspiring
    :-tally-:

  10. # Rebeccaon 16 Dec 2007 at 6:53 am

    Lovely blue! What is that you are blocking your hoodie on? And, which camera lens are you using for your close-ups?

  11. # amishaon 16 Dec 2007 at 10:43 am

    these photos are lovely, as is your sweater… this has been on my to-knit list for so long! can’t wait to see the finished product :) xo

  12. # Leslieon 16 Dec 2007 at 1:37 pm

    thanks for the link to that interview! i love the story about the woman introducing herself on the street. see…i TOLD you that you are famous! :)

  13. # scoutjon 17 Dec 2007 at 12:24 am

    Have you played with fake lens hoods yet with Christmas lights? You have to do that!!! ( like this one if you haven’t seen it - http://www.flickr.com/photos/scoutj/2110179015/) That’s some fun!!

    You’ve always taken such great pictures. I love seeing what you are working on in Flickr before it hits the blog. :)

  14. # staceyon 17 Dec 2007 at 9:41 am

    I can’t wait!!!!!!!!

  15. # jennaon 17 Dec 2007 at 11:59 am

    Blocking and bokeh! What a great post! :)

  16. # Ruthon 17 Dec 2007 at 12:26 pm

    Just wanted to let you know how much I’m enjoying your posts about photographing your knitting. After reading this post I was itching to experiment, and a snowed-in day gave me the chance. The best shot is here: http://flickr.com/photos/66064893@N00/2117113280/.

  17. # courtneyon 17 Dec 2007 at 1:12 pm

    beautiful bokeh :)
    the sweater pieces look awesome…can’t wait to see it on you!

  18. # teeweewonderson 26 Dec 2007 at 5:54 am

    I absolutely adore everything about this - the pattern, the yarn, the look, the feel (it looks gorgeous) and I sit here wondering why I never knit anything for myself!
    Well done you - I can’t wait to see it on.
    Oh - and Merry Christmas. :)

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