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.
30 Breathtaking Examples of Bokeh Photography
Henry JonesJune 3, 20100 
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These are gorgeous. Thank you.
this is really awesome! thank you for sharing!
Nice shots. Inspirational, eye catching images.
Amazing pictures:) nice work
Nice collection! The photgrapher(s?) who took these photos should consider going to DubLi and seeing if a deal to sell these could be struck?
Yep, great examples in real life photography.
Wow, Anna Grabarczyk’s photo is stunning, looks almost unreal like made in photoshop!
Nice collection!
wow! 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?
Great post and photos!
I am actually hosting a “Bokeh” photo assignment/contest on my blog. Check it out!
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really amazing photographs in this article. thanks for sharing
The shoot of the cup with the “bubbles” going out from it is my favorite. Looks like you’re drinking magic coffe.
Incredible collection. Can’t take my eyes of those beauties. Thanks so much.
Always love bokeh! thanks for sharing. I have mine collection too https://bit.ly/8rcj9L
A big thank you that I am in this list. And with three shots! Thank you very much!!! Greetings from Germany, Ben
A big thanks that I’m in this list, too!
Greetings from Bulgaria!
Thanks for the inspiration! I will try to play with bokeh now I’ve seen these examples.
Great list; Thanks for including one of my photos!
My bokeh shot of the quayside in Newcastle
https://photochop.eu/Site/Gallery/Pages/Newcastle_%26_Gateshead_Quayside.html#18
Great!
Wow inspiring. Thanks a lot for sharing.
I tried this too, had some fun with it as well:
https://martinsoler.com/2010/06/03/bokeh-love-hearts-candles/
Awesome collection of bokeh photography. Great job Henry Jones. Thanks for sharing this wonderful post. 🙂
Some beautiful examples of in-camera effects. Who needs Photoshop 🙂
Ha 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.