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Since there might be a lack of understanding about bokeh might I suggest people read the wikipedia article on the topic. Put simply its a characteristic of a lens, not the photographer.

Some people might use a shallow depth of field as a style, indeed some might be accused of overusing it but that's something different altogether. A good photographer knows when to use a shallow or deep DOF. Portraiture usually calls for a shallower DOF than landscape because you typically want to isolate the subject.
 
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nanonyous said:
*edit* On the note of lenses' front elements, though, never, and I mean but never, blow with your mouth onto the lens to wipe things off. There's far more acid in your saliva/breath than you might think, and that stuff can gradually chew away at the coating on your lens that's in place to help reduce flaring. Get a simple blower to blow dust and other particles off the element when you want to clean it, and just use something like one of the lenstip pens if you need to get rid of smudges. Blow first, blow+lightly brush, once all dust is gone gently use the lens cleaning tool to get rid of smudges.
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If the condensation formed by breathing on the front element is acidic enough to erode the coating on today's lenses it could be an indication of a problem. You should probably consult a doctor.
 
bwana said:
If the condensation formed by breathing on the front element is acidic enough to erode the coating on today's lenses it could be an indication of a problem. You should probably consult a doctor.
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Or chow a breath mint.
 
bwana said:
If the condensation formed by breathing on the front element is acidic enough to erode the coating on today's lenses it could be an indication of a problem. You should probably consult a doctor.
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Adds up over time, and you'd be surprised just how much moisture is coming from your mouth while 'breathing' on the lens as opposed to condensation being formed. I'm not using youtube for reference, either.
And let's not forget about people that actively blow on their lenses' front elements to get dust off - that often launches some visible spit blobs straight at the thing.
 
I've decided to take up some on some online courses and get some guides tp better understand my Point and shoot camera to take better pictures.
Found a cool website that teaches you about depth of field and bokeh and how to utilise it in photography to take some incredible pictures.

Sharing is caring.
http://digital-photography-school.com/tips

There is a stack of information out there. If you have come across any course or website, let me know.
 
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