Palms -defocused

I just learned of "defocusing" and thought I would try it...getting the subject in focus and then backing off a bit. Let me know what you think!

[Bill Fenske]

Dislike, I find oof images work best to accentuate bokeh

[Ethel]

I like it. At first I thought it was deliberately taken at low speed on a windy day. Sometime in 2015 there was a technique challenge called blurism. This was achieved with the very idea you used here.

[Ethel]

If you have time, there is some interesting work under the tag, "blur"

[Danette Thompson]

It works here.

[Wendy]

Not a fan. I find out of focus works when there is something of interest that is immediately obvious what it is ... people on the street, roads, etc.

[Jennifer]

Works well

[Granagringa]

@bill_fe @farmreporter I am truly appreciative of your feedback. I learn so much from both of you. thanks.

[Granagringa]

@ethelperry It is so interesting to see the different reaction to this shot. Thanks for letting me know yours and for letting me know about the "blur" tag. I like this effect and would like to "polish" it up...

[Granagringa]

@danette @jesperani Thanks for the comments...so interesting to see the different reactions Glad you thought it worked; I did too.

[Quirky_Redhead]

I think the palm fronds lend themselves well to this technique. My only suggestion is to consider playing with the cropping/framing.