The Enigmatic Blur: Showcase of 30 Stunning Samples of Bokeh Photography

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Photographs have the power to evoke strong emotions and convey deep feelings. In fact, photography is a wonderful medium to express both enigma and nostalgia using art as a platform.

“Bokeh”, a Japanese term, is basically used to denote “blur”. Ever seen those photos in which the subject is perfectly visible, but the rest of the photograph is blurred? Remember those scenes in movies in which the actress is walking against a myriad of blurry street lights? Yes, you guessed it right! That’s Bokeh for you!

In this article, we bring to you an assortment of some of the best samples of Bokeh photography from all across the internet. So sit back, relax, and enjoy this visual treat!

1. Blue-Silver Tinsel

The Enigmatic Blur: Showcase of 30 Stunning Samples of Bokeh Photography

2. Dusk’s Bokeh

The Enigmatic Blur: Showcase of 30 Stunning Samples of Bokeh Photography

3. Bokeh Lantern

4. Buddha

5. The City Bokeh

6. A Cup of Bokeh

7. Bokeh Bubbles

8. Bokeh by snowmask

9. Your Technicolor Heart

10. Blowing Magic

11. FALLEN

12. A House of Cards

13. Water Flow

14. Dreamcatcher

15. Attached

16. In Floodlight

17. Octopus

18. Web Full of Gold

19. Magdalena’s Bokeh (No Name Specified by Creator)

20. Some Kid And Mr. Bokeh

21. A Summer Dream

22. Glass / Bokeh / Photography

23. Wan Fujing

24. Bokeh Balls Photography

25. Bokeh Lights Christmas Shoot

26. You Own The Key To My Heart

27. When The Question Is About Hunger…

28. Lustre II

29. Esquema 3

30. Mesmo Esquema Anterior

What do you think of these awesome samples of Bokeh photography? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!

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Sufyan bin Uzayr is a freelance writer and artist based in India. He writes for several print magazines as well as technology blogs, and has also authored a book named Sufism: A Brief History. His primary areas of interest include open source, mobile development, web CMS and vector art. He is also the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of an e-journal named Brave New World. You can visit his website, follow him on Twitter or friend him on Facebook and Google+.

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  • Andrew

    Friday, September 28th, 2012 12:49

    1

    I love the focus trick that was done with the lantern. I wonder how they got the smoke to do that?

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  • Robert Lowdon

    Saturday, September 29th, 2012 19:21

    3

    Number 4 would be my favorite.

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  • tony

    Saturday, September 29th, 2012 05:59

    2

    Lovely pictures, very inspiring. Makes me wanna play with my f1.7 20mm

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  • raden

    Monday, October 1st, 2012 21:16

    4

    This article really excites me and my interest in getting better at Bokeh. Or, I should say, just learning how to begin with.

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  • Mollie

    Monday, October 1st, 2012 22:50

    5

    Totally awesome photography. I’m becoming more of a photography addict than I had been previously. Thanks.

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  • Lucile

    Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 15:11

    7

    They were all so beautiful that I just couldn’t pick one.

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  • Sandra

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 07:06

    6

    I love these pictures. Thanks !

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  • Lucile

    Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012 15:11

    7

    They were all so beautiful that I just couldn’t pick one.

    0 Reply
  • Sandra

    Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012 07:06

    6

    I love these pictures. Thanks !

    0 Reply
  • Mollie

    Monday, October 1st, 2012 22:50

    5

    Totally awesome photography. I’m becoming more of a photography addict than I had been previously. Thanks.

    0 Reply
  • raden

    Monday, October 1st, 2012 21:16

    4

    This article really excites me and my interest in getting better at Bokeh. Or, I should say, just learning how to begin with.

    0 Reply
  • Robert Lowdon

    Saturday, September 29th, 2012 19:21

    3

    Number 4 would be my favorite.

    0 Reply
  • tony

    Saturday, September 29th, 2012 05:59

    2

    Lovely pictures, very inspiring. Makes me wanna play with my f1.7 20mm

    0 Reply
  • Andrew

    Friday, September 28th, 2012 12:49

    1

    I love the focus trick that was done with the lantern. I wonder how they got the smoke to do that?

    0 Reply
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