oldnude.jpg
by theodor38

Comment:
Another area where this really shines, and not mentioned by other commenters, is in the separation of the figure shadow areas from the background shadow areas. Way too often we see images where the subject blleds off indiscriminately into a dark background, where just the hint of separation would add immeasurably to the impact of the image.

This is a synamite shot. I have nothing else to add to what Frisca said so eloquently.

Robt.

The Soloist
by sbrandt

Comment:
I'd liek it better if the foreground candle were sharp and strong.

pine cone ends
by camelotnorth

Comment:
Has bokeh, but very busy-feeling, not pleasing to my eye. I don't know where to rest my eye.

A Piece of the Frozen Forest
by Kekiinani

Comment:
more of a shallow DOF than bokeh, in my eyes.

Got Juice?
by Tuckersmom

Comment:
I don't read this as bokeh, it's so overstated in its saturation.

The Psychedelic Experience
by typologic

Comment:
all bokeh, no substance, in my eye. The picture's all about the blobs, the rest is incidental. seems backlwards to me. but stunning bokeh.

As Daylight Fades
by Skip

Comment:
quite fascinating. I'm interested to see how this one happened.

I'm Look'n at You!
by debitipton

Comment:
Strong composition, minimalist bokeh. Green cvast woudl not have been my choice.

Winter Grass
by Marjo

Comment:
Interesting bokeh, marred by less-than-sharp subject and unfortunate degree of brightness top part.

Warm and smooth
by parrothead

Comment:
Luscious image, interesting bokeh. White shape left bothers me a LOT