Beech, Bokeh... and a Bug!

Taken in Paimpont forest close to home - I liked how these beech leaves stood out when backlit by the sun... and lots of bonus bokeh! Another one for the monthly theme, botanical.

Best on black of course.

[Sheila Guevin]

Its the light that makes it so beautifully photographed. fav

[Domenico Dodaro]

Wow. A winner!

[Clare Gadsby]

just stunning richard. always admire your fabulous b&w conversions :)

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh love love love!

[Walks @ 7]

Most excellent,

[Sharon Lee]

gorgeous

[Jocasta]

Wonderful light, bokeh - an absolute cracker and huge FAV

[GG G]

Triple Bs! I know you'll be looking out for triple Gs right? Lols!

Love this masterpiece.

[judith deacon]

Wonderful light and bokeh, huge FAVE

[Joanne Diochon]

Beautiful light.

[Kathy]

This is a gorgeous shot. The backlit leaves are terrific and it's interesting that the insect is still visible. Well done!

[Mikel Skoog]

Beech, Bokeh Bubbles and a Bug a quad B photo. I really like the warm tone.

[Marnie]

This is a fab photo Richard, the glowing light on the leaves and that excellent bokeh make for a magic shot.

[Dianne]

This is beautiful. Fav

[Graeme Stevens]

distressingly pretty and well lit

[Elizabeth]

Ticks all the boxes! Fav!

[Kathy A]

Love all that bokeh!

[Issi Bannerman]

Lovely alliteration and wonderful capture. Big fav. That light is magical.

[FBailey]

I guessed this was yours!

[kali]

really special

[kali]

love the insect

[Margo Sayer]

Ethereal...especially with the spiders' threads.

[carol white]

Beautiful lighting and composition. Fav!! 😀

[Jean]

wow, this has everything. fabulous

[Pigeons Farm]

this is gorgeous

[Junko Y]

Richard, this is absolutely brilliant play of light and dark.

[Mark Prince]

Brilliant B&W, Richard.

[haskar]

Wow!

[Lynne]

Love this. Your light is just perfect with the lines in the leaves.

[Lee]

This is a beautiful shot, great use of light, love the bokeh.

[gloria jones]

Stunning capture...That bokeh is supreme.

[Corinne]

Fav ! Gorgeous B&W

[Tom]

Lovely light detail, bokeh and contrast

[Ethel]

An absolute stunner

[CC Folk]

A beautiful shot, Richard! Love the bokeh and lighting! :)

[CC Folk]

Fav! Congrats on the TT! :)

[Julie Duncan]

How'd I miss this? It's just flat-out GORGEOUS!

[Vesna]

Congratulations on TT!

[Shutterbug]

That is definitely a winner.

[Adi]

Congratulations Richard, wonderful capture