The other night I was sitting out on the back deck enjoying the view during a beautiful early evening. As I looked off in the distance, I noticed reflections from the sun bouncing off a row of car windows. Fortunately I had my 28-300mm lens on my camera, so I decided to focus on the olive branch on our deck making sure I kept the car windows in my frame.
I love bokeh!
Olive Bokeh
Laura Macky Photography 
September 18, 2014 at 2:32 am
Excellent shot, Laura. Well done. Just by looking at the photo, I wouldn’t have guessed that there lights were reflections off car windows. And love how the sunlight gently falls on the olive branch too. Perfect natural lighting. Hope you’re resting and well, Laura 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 7:24 am
Thank you Mabel 🙂 I’m becoming an expert in rest.
September 18, 2014 at 2:39 am
You have made your back deck a magical place. Lovely!
September 18, 2014 at 7:24 am
Thank you!
September 18, 2014 at 2:58 am
So nice Laura, so crisp and clean! 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 7:24 am
Thanks much Mitch. I appreciate it. 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 3:23 am
Who said you can’t take quality pictures even when you’re recuperating and confined to home? Great shot.
September 18, 2014 at 7:26 am
Thank you so much George! I can’t even really stand and take a picture right now so it’s very limiting. This shot was seated. 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 3:39 am
I need to experiment with bokeh. You use a special bokeh lens, right?
September 18, 2014 at 7:27 am
No special lens Rajiv, but my telephoto makes nice bokeh. All you do is focus on something in the foreground where there are lights in the background whether it be stoplights or christmas tree lights or car window reflections. Hope that helps.
September 18, 2014 at 8:39 am
Very cool! Thanks for that!
September 26, 2014 at 10:18 am
You’re welcome! Sorry it took me awhile to respond but this comment ended up in my spam for some reason. 😦
September 18, 2014 at 4:04 am
This image would have been very flat and uninteresting if you didn’t see the value of those bokeh reflections in the background.
September 18, 2014 at 7:28 am
Thanks much Rich! And I agree…I wouldn’t have taken the picture if it weren’t for the bokeh opportunity.
September 18, 2014 at 4:20 am
I love the beauty of Simplicity. Great shot. Thank you for reminding me of it and sharing it Laura. -Max-
September 18, 2014 at 7:28 am
Thank you so much Max! Glad I could be of service. 😀
September 18, 2014 at 6:23 am
So glad you noticed and shared with us. 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 7:29 am
Thanks so much Sharon…and you’re welcome! 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 6:34 am
Bokeh being used at its best, adding an extra sense of depth to an image. Nice work.
September 19, 2014 at 7:42 pm
Thank you so much. 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 7:31 am
Ahhh Bokeh, a great word and incredible effect. This is a beautiful image, well done!
September 18, 2014 at 7:45 am
Thank you! That word is cool isn’t it. 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 7:59 am
Great catch, Laura! Always on the lookout for the next fab photo…
September 18, 2014 at 8:20 am
Thanks John! Brought a big smile to my face 😀
September 18, 2014 at 8:25 am
Good eye and capture. I hope you are continuing to progress toward full mobility.
September 18, 2014 at 8:41 am
Thank you Tim! I’m getting there…every day I notice tiny improvements. It’s never as fast as we want things to be but it’ll get there! Thanks for asking. 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 8:31 am
Superb, Laura!!! I love the way you framed this image! Just yesterday I saw the light from the setting sun and used those lights, just like you did with the reflecting light, for my bokeh. You’ll see it soon, I promise. It makes the rose I was shooting look as though it is reaching for the light. Awesome stuff!! I’ve been concentrating more on bokeh then the actual image lately, looking for geometry and highlights. It looks like YOU are doing the same thing. LOL Like minds and all ….. Very cool! 🙂 (((HUGS))) Amy
September 18, 2014 at 8:42 am
haha funny….we are bokeh hunters!
September 18, 2014 at 11:56 am
LOL I had coined it “geometric macro”. Hehehehehehe This is too funny because a lot of photographers don’t like bokeh. I make sure mine is soft, not harsh, as I see you do too. I’ve seen bokeh that is not very good, just too harsh. The softness and the “geometry” I see is now what I look for to complete the main focus. My painting a canvas, so to speak. I really LOVE what you are doing, Laura!!! (((HUGS))) Amy
September 18, 2014 at 12:59 pm
Thank you so much Amy. I love bokeh too although I think I like all kinds depending on the shot. And yes yes, painting a canvas! 😀
September 18, 2014 at 1:39 pm
I’ve got some “different style” ones coming up probably tomorrow. I have to see how I feel. I’ve been on and off under the weather. Bugs! It is so not like me not to be blogging, but I am not. So we’ll see what tomorrow brings. Just doing the post was a bit more then I could handle. Peeking in on my notifications and answering as they come in. That’s about it, Laura. Crossing fingers I will be up and going tomorrow. (((HUGS))) Amy
September 18, 2014 at 2:48 pm
Oh yeah I meant to say I hope you feel better very soon!!!!
September 18, 2014 at 2:51 pm
Thank you, Laura!!! (((HUGS))) Amy
September 18, 2014 at 9:15 am
Brilliant photo so well composed….
September 18, 2014 at 9:38 am
Thank you so much 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 9:19 am
Bokeh and bokeh done well are two very different things…thankfully, your shot falls into the latter category. Very nice image capture from your deck Laura!
September 18, 2014 at 9:39 am
Yay than you! I appreciate the compliment. :))
September 18, 2014 at 9:39 am
I meant THANK you lol
September 18, 2014 at 9:42 am
🙂
September 18, 2014 at 10:27 am
Who knew car windows could be so pretty. 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 12:57 pm
Totally! lol
September 18, 2014 at 11:11 am
Well done…Very interesting image.
September 26, 2014 at 10:15 am
Thank you 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 12:22 pm
Great shot Laura. I really like the reflections in the background balances it beautifully.
September 18, 2014 at 12:59 pm
Thank you so much Julie. I love our new little olive tree even though it is fruitless and will never produce olives haha.
September 18, 2014 at 1:12 pm
Hey Laura .. It might surprise you 🙂 we got our first olive oil this year. So delish!
September 18, 2014 at 1:30 pm
Wow that’s great! We would’ve loved a fruiting one but it would’ve been a mess in our deck.
September 18, 2014 at 2:11 pm
You have quite the view. Nice image
September 19, 2014 at 7:40 pm
Thank you….I love our back deck!
September 18, 2014 at 2:25 pm
Lovely image Laura……works really well 😊
September 18, 2014 at 2:47 pm
Thanks much Mark 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 6:59 pm
really stunning
September 19, 2014 at 6:20 am
Thank you 🙂
September 18, 2014 at 7:02 pm
hope the recovery is going really well.
September 19, 2014 at 6:21 am
Coming along! Thanks for asking. It’s just slow but I’m doing well considering. 🙂
September 19, 2014 at 12:18 am
absolute art in photography Laura!! what an eye!!! Hope you are mending well!! I’m still on the road in Ireland!!
September 19, 2014 at 6:20 am
Aw thank you. Means a lot. :))
September 19, 2014 at 2:05 pm
So very, very cool. Love your bokeh dear. 🙂
September 19, 2014 at 3:04 pm
Thank you so much Sue!
September 21, 2014 at 5:46 am
It takes a great eye to find this shot and you certainly have that. Beautiful and creative photo.
September 21, 2014 at 7:00 am
Well thank you so much Mark. I really appreciate that boost of confidence! 🙂
September 22, 2014 at 11:41 am
Laura, I love bokeh too. Thank you for teaching me that word. Your picture is an excellent example of it.
Blessings as you rest ~ Wendy ❀
September 22, 2014 at 11:45 am
You are so welcome and I’m glad you like it too. Thank you Wendy 🙂
September 24, 2014 at 4:31 pm
Simple and beautiful!
September 24, 2014 at 5:00 pm
Thanks much!
September 24, 2014 at 9:00 pm
It could be the label for a bottle of high-end virgin olive oil.
September 24, 2014 at 9:14 pm
I like your thinking!