I found what I was looking for by ewkaw

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I found what I was looking for
<center>Those photos have everything I aimed for. And no, I am not a professional photographer (as you can probably tell). I just shoot stuff cause I like it. 
And so during one my enjoyable photo walks I found a perfectly long and slim poppy with a bud still completely close. The time was also right as the sun was slowly setting providing this golden lights and more settled colours. 
And lastly - the bokeh. Oh... thank you Mr. Helios! I knew this lens can nail it even though I kept trying and didn't see it's full potential. And believe me - this is still not *it*. But it's close. Very close!</center>

![poppy buds bokeh 1.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmX2XMWeSEcYxWe1Fk76CccwiZ6WqgGec63Ev3ji7jC9xo/poppy%20buds%20bokeh%201.jpg)

<center>Those were shot in spring in Poland when I had my brother lens collection to my disposal. It took me two trips to finally see the bokeh this Helios can do. First time I spent two hours looking for the bubbles. I took lots of photos which are cool and I had fun testing the lens, but the bokeh wasn't there. And lets face it... this lens is famous for its bokeh!</center>

<center>Later I got a good advise to go again when the sun is lower. Never shoot at noon. Best light is always in the morning and in the evening. 
And so I took the toys for a walk again. Same place, same camera and same lens. And my oh my.. I got bitten by mosquitoes terrible, but every bite was worth it!</center>

<center>The humble poppies waiting for the night to come.</center>


![poppy buds bokeh 2.jpg](https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmSRWqCPPp3UkzU6czCeKxSC7iSrmAES1Av1tK9ctpWZee/poppy%20buds%20bokeh%202.jpg)



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<sub>Shot with Sony a7R + Helios 40-2mm lens
(1/400, ISO100)
All photos and text are my own.</sub></center>

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@ewkaw · 
Thank you :))
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@markangeltrueman · 
the helios can be a challenge. You definitely need the light flaring directly onto the elements. Have yo done any mods. I flipped the front element on my 42. Increase bokeh but made it harder to focus.

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@ewkaw · 
Oh.. that's a nice one!

It was a challenge! I am not used to fully manual lenses at all. I have also tried some Takumars in the same time and for some reason, for me they were easier to work with. He is not a simple boy.
I also tried with the direct light with some cool flaring results. Not many though.
No modifications - not my lens :)
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@lcrestrepo · 
Para no ser profesional en el arte de la fotografía,veo que tienes muy buena técnica.
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@ewkaw · 
Thank you very much! I like to experiment... and there is so may bad photos I simply do not show ;)
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@tattoodjay · 
Gorgeous shots I love the bokeh that lens gives you
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@ewkaw · 
Thank you! Me too :)
The bokeh and the magic swirl.. love both.
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@tattoodjay · 
Ohh yeah I haven’t used mine for quite a while this post made me drop it into my bag witht he plan of using it today but its so overcast and grey it may have t wait for another ay to play with it
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@bambuka · 
Mr. Helios is great!
 I love him more and more too.
Fine boke
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@ewkaw · 
Oh yes he is! Irresistible bokeh...
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