Sunday Stills Challenge: Bokeh
This challenge proved to be more than just taking a picture and posting it for me. First of all, I had never heard the term before so I had no place to really start but just dive in and try to learn something new.
I did.
I read a bit about this technique and looked at many examples. You may notice two very different types of photos here.
When looking at the imagery, it seemed as if there was either a sort of outdoor and bright form…
…or a more dark with reflective results somewhere in or out of the focal point.
There was some sort of focal point, yet the focus was on the blur and the impact it had on the viewer, not really the photo.
Something that really stood out, at least for me, was that it was about interpretation. The Bokeh, or blur, sets a tone or feeling, for the capture. The blur, focal point, resulting ‘discs’, setting, or lighting are all up to the viewer.
In the end, it is whether or not the image, the Bokeh, impacts your view.
It seems a bit like life. There are always two sides to a story and it is up to you to decide the one you see. It comes down to the viewer and the provoked feelings.
Bokeh like life:
- blurred and focused
- dark and light moments
- a matter of interpretation
- no real clear-cut answers
- either way, it is all beautiful.
Just Ramblin’
Flip flop, sand and shells……a winner every time! Love this image.
Thanks so much Tami : )
Great photos, I really like the look of Bokeh ( although I did not know what it was until now)
Me either. : ) I learned quite a bit from this challenge. And thank you.
wow you are a real artist .. love all the photos
Thank you so much. You are as well both with photos and with words.
Looks beautiful. I think you have it!
Thank you. I hope to continue practicing it. It is a very unique and cool technique that can have an impact on the viewer. : )
I’ve never heard of it either. Thanks for teaching me something. Love the flipflop pic especially, and the second pic.
Thanks. I am glad I could do so. I learned a great deal from this challenge. My toes are ready for those flipflops again. : )
These photos are amazing and this is a really cool technique.
Thanks Kay. I was finding myself more and more intrigued as I researched it. There are some very cool images using this technique.
Amazing photos – wish we could do that too!
Thank you. : ) I have no doubt that you can!
really like that beach shot
Thank you Chloe. My toes could use a little beach right now. : )
What a great take on life!
Thank you Bassetmomma. Life is an interesting journey to say the least. : )
Hello, love that first one, very cool!!!
Thank you Sam. I captured it through my windshield while waiting at a stop sign. There is something about rain and windshields that I find interesting. The car headlights just added to the scene. : )
Excellent shots, that flipflop shot is fantastic!
Thank you Ed. My feet could stand to be back in those flip flops on the beach right about now! : )
Very nice post and very informative. Thanks!
Thanks so much Northern Narratives : )
The snow is a really great idea, love it!
Thank you. I was surprised to have captured the snowfall. : )
Beautiful captures! great choices..
Thanks so much WildBlack. Your duo-purpose photo was stunning. The color of the birds was so vibrant. : )
Thanks for your insights- that helps, and I think you did a great job. Particularly like the first one.
Thank you Shirley. Yours were great. The first one with the drop of water was beautiful.
You really studied this. That’s what I have to do. Beautiful examples that met the challenge spot on.
Thank you Lori. Yours were gorgeous. The colors and content amazed me.
You did a great job with the challenge. Beautiful pictures!
Thank you. Yours were stunning. : )
Nice
Just lovely. Of course, some of us are at the stage of just trying to get a straightforward, clear image.
Thanks Pamela. I understand! Sometimes it seems as if what I think I am capturing for the photo turns out to not be it at all. : ) I guess that is a part of what motivates me. I keep trying to get it right which means I just keep taking more pictures.
You said it best… “either way it’s beautiful”! As always, great photography!
AROOOOOF!
Boondocks & The Love Shack Pack
Thanks so much Boondocks. I hope your weekend has been good. : )
You have some very cool shots
Enjoyed browsing through 
Thanks firasz. I am glad you enjoyed browsing through them. Yours were very cool. : )
What is going on with the ad for Pillsbury? Is that something we will all be getting, or did you sign up with something like Ad Sense on Google?
Always good to bring us something new in the photography world.
I have no idea about the Pillsbury thing. I have no Ad Sense. I actually do not see any Pillsbury ad when I am on my blog. I have heard that ads will be placed on your blog for others to see. I see ads on others often. I will have to check into this. Maybe someone has some insight into this?
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Really cool. You always do the best job on these challenges.
Thanks Greg. I hope you and Katherine have had a great Thanksgiving. Your leftovers are probably absolutely the best I am sure. : )
For never having heard the term…..YOU are a champion!
Thanks Linda. I am a work-in-progress. I try to learn as much as I can. Your kind words help me to keep pushing forward. : )
Very very nice!
Thank you paintsmh : )