"What is Bokeh Artistry?", you might ask. Well, "bokeh" is from
a Japanese term meaning blur, and it refers to the quality and
appearance of a photograph's out of focus areas. While a photo
that is sharp overall, such as most traditional landscapes,
won't have much bokeh to offer, others having just one sharp
area while the rest fades into softness can be comprised nearly
entirely of bokeh.
I find that flowers and foliage are
particularly attractive when photographed in a way that makes
bokeh an important part of the image. The quality and appearance
of this soft area varies from one lens to another, and is
likewise dependent upon lighting, subject, and distance between
subject and background. Many different bokeh flavors can be
discovered by using different lenses, even though they may have
the same focal length, giving endless opportunity for varied
artistic expression. I've made Bokeh Artistry a major part of my
photography since converting to digital capture, and I hope
you'll enjoy it as much as I do.
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