Weekly Challenge #32 : BOKEH

[Bebop]

Bokeh (derived from Japanese, a noun meaning "blur" or "haze") is a photographic term referring to the out-of-focus areas of an image produced by a camera lens using a shallow depth of field. When taking a macro or closeup, I try to also consider how that blurry background will add to or detract from the whole composition. I know it's something we all struggle with, so I thought it would make an interesting challenge. Here is a wild aster to start it off.

[Frank Higgs]

A good example of bokeh.

[DebinSC]

And a very nice shot to start us off!

[Frank Higgs]

[sjasis]

lovely example of bokeh, Frank!

[Bebop]

Frank, I like the variety of gradations from sharp to blurred.

[Manofkent]

Beautiful Frank.

[GTO]

nice grasses Frank

[roknrolhrt]

Lovely photo, Ms Bop, and an excellent challenge for this week.

Annual Salvia

[sjasis]

nice colors, Rok, I like the red, white & blue!

[Bebop]

Gorgeous color, Rok!

[DebinSC]

Brilliant red - I love it.

[Manofkent]

Yes Rok very pretty, like the Bokeh on this shot.