30 Breathtaking Examples of Bokeh Photography
The term Bokeh comes from a Japanese word that means “blur”. In photography, it’s used to describe the blur or the quality of the blur in the out-of-focus regions of an image. This can be achieved by taking pictures with a shallow depth-of-field. Bokeh is most noticed when points of light or highlights are part of the blur. They can become prominent and, even though out of focus, very important parts of a shot. For your inspiration, we’ve rounded up 30 breathtaking examples of bokeh photography.
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24 comments
Jolene
June 3, 2010These are gorgeous. Thank you.
terina
June 3, 2010this is really awesome! thank you for sharing!
Webanddesigners
June 3, 2010Nice shots. Inspirational, eye catching images.
baca
June 3, 2010Amazing pictures:) nice work
Niubi
June 3, 2010Nice collection! The photgrapher(s?) who took these photos should consider going to DubLi and seeing if a deal to sell these could be struck?
Jordan Walker
June 3, 2010Yep, great examples in real life photography.
Christiano
June 3, 2010Wow, Anna Grabarczyk’s photo is stunning, looks almost unreal like made in photoshop!
Brook
June 3, 2010Nice collection!
Mark
June 3, 2010wow! wonder if any one has shot a whole wedding using bokeh. Love to see it if they have. Maybe I should use it for one of my weddings coming up?
Jen at Cabin Fever
June 3, 2010Great post and photos!
I am actually hosting a “Bokeh” photo assignment/contest on my blog. Check it out!
Cabin Fever in Vermont
Smashing Buzz
June 4, 2010really amazing photographs in this article. thanks for sharing
Eva
June 4, 2010The shoot of the cup with the “bubbles” going out from it is my favorite. Looks like you’re drinking magic coffe.
ddeja
June 4, 2010Incredible collection. Can’t take my eyes of those beauties. Thanks so much.
andrewbenardski
June 4, 2010Always love bokeh! thanks for sharing. I have mine collection too http://bit.ly/8rcj9L
Ben Fredericson
June 6, 2010A big thank you that I am in this list. And with three shots! Thank you very much!!! Greetings from Germany, Ben
Dimitar Dachev
June 8, 2010A big thanks that I’m in this list, too!
Greetings from Bulgaria!
Michael (Focussion.com)
June 12, 2010Thanks for the inspiration! I will try to play with bokeh now I’ve seen these examples.
Eric Martin
June 16, 2010Great list; Thanks for including one of my photos!
Dan Spratt
July 26, 2010My bokeh shot of the quayside in Newcastle
http://photochop.eu/Site/Gallery/Pages/Newcastle_%26_Gateshead_Quayside.html#18
Sam Duke
August 7, 2010Great!
Martin Soler Photography
August 24, 2010Wow inspiring. Thanks a lot for sharing.
I tried this too, had some fun with it as well:
http://martinsoler.com/2010/06/03/bokeh-love-hearts-candles/
Clipping Design
September 26, 2010Awesome collection of bokeh photography. Great job Henry Jones. Thanks for sharing this wonderful post.
Melissa
November 24, 2010Some beautiful examples of in-camera effects. Who needs Photoshop
Mel
March 14, 2011Ha ha. I love the one with the bug. And I don’t think you are right Melissa. Some of them are DEFINETELY manipulated!
Take care.