Helios Swan

No it's not a new breed of Swan, but it a Christmas decoration at our local garden centre, photographed with my Russian Helios 44M 58/2 vintage lens.

Shot wide open, the Helios is renowned for creating nice bokeh.

There is some lovely orange bokeh on the right hand side

[Judith Johnson]

Nicely done. Like the purple tutu!

[Allison Williams]

Yes the bokeh is lovely!

[Beryl Lloyd]

I thought it was a flamingo but then I am not familiar with all these new breeds that come out at Christmas ! ha ha !! Lovely bokeh in the background !

[Phil Howcroft]

@beryl oh yes flamingo. you are right beryl !

@allie912 thanks allison

@busylady many thanks judith

[Annie D]

the golden bokeh is lovely

[*lynn]

fun shot, love the bokeh and colors

[Casablanca]

Flamingo but swan is near enough! What a fun image and the lens does a great job of the bokeh