#bokeh | The Space Created by Bokeh in Photography | Focus #656

In photography, just as much is captured outside the plane of focus as within it.
Bokeh is a technique that embraces the shimmering of light and contours that emerge outside the focal plane. It can enhance the main subject, convey atmosphere and a sense of distance, and impart a gentle softness to the overall impression of the photograph.

Overlaying a hint of foreground, turning background lights into luminous orbs, dissolving outlines to subtly guide the viewer’s gaze—there are countless approaches. This time, we are launching a hashtag campaign with #bokeh!

The overall impression of an image is not determined solely by what is in focus. The diffusion of light and the way contours dissolve outside the focal plane gently transform the atmosphere of a photograph.
Whether it’s foreground bokeh, background bokeh, bokeh balls, or swirling bokeh, any technique is welcome. Capture your chosen motifs in your own rhythm and style through the lens.

During the hashtag feature period from Thursday, April 23, 2026 to Wednesday, April 29, 2026, we will select several works posted with #bokeh and feature them in the cizucu Magazine. We look forward to your submissions.

City lights, sunlight filtering through trees, reflections in windows, the sway of flowers—find the subtle lights in everyday scenes and capture them from your unique perspective. More important than what you blur is what you choose to keep in focus. That selection shapes the atmosphere of your photograph.

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