Horsing Around with Bokeh

I have the doldrums when it comes to photos lately so I decided to challenge myself to try a new technique. I’ve never intentionally done a bokeh effect before so I figured I may as well give a shot. I found this glass horse head in a box of stuff someone gave me and knew I could put it to good use in my project. Poor Bill was caught off guard when I wandered through the room asking if he saw a horse head anywhere.

[Mrs. Smith]

haha! Poor Bill! This turned out perfectly!

[paula goff]

haha....to funny! beautiful purple bokeh!
what kind of macro lens do you have? I'm going to Roberts tomorrow and was thinking about renting one......just to try one out.

[Kathryn Marshall]

I like the purple color and the bokeh. Poor Bill! What did he say when you asked him if he had seen a horse head around anywhere?

[Debbie Orlando]

I think your self-challenge worked! Nice one!

[Rick Schies]

Some really cool effects

[erikadee]

I think it turned out well! At least poor Bill didn't find a horse head in his bed! :)

[Stalked]

WOW, it's gorgeous!

[Denise]

So pretty.

[Stu]

Beautiful colors.

[Hope Russell]

Great job with the bokeh. Love the colors also.

[John]

Love the bokeh

[Lisabell]

@paulaag Sorry I didn’t reply in time! I didn’t know that Roberts rents lenses. I might have to try it some time.

[Ann H. LeFevre]

That would be a little disconcerting wouldn't it!? I know a couple little girls that would love the purple in this shot! I think you achieved your goal.

[Terry]

I think you did a nice job with it.

[paula goff]

@lisjam1 , oh that's ok. i was at the carmel store and found out they only rent from downtown.