I love bokeh too. I feel like they add sparkle. When I attended a camera club bs I home in Scotland, I remember a guest judge saying that bokeh were to be avoided at all costs, that they were a sign of a weak photographer because a skilled photographer can perfectly blend the background so that it’s super-smooth. I tend to think it’s a matter of personal taste and preference. Horses for courses.
Wow I can’t believe someone would say that bokeh is a sign of a weak photographer. I tried to get it here. Oh well…I guess art is subjective but I agree with you that it adds sparkle. 🙂
Beautiful petals and bokeh, Laura. The flower looks so cheery, and I think macro is something you have an eye for too 🙂 Love how you captured a bit of light falling onto the petal near the top – it looks like it’s gleaming a bit 🙂
Thank you Mabel. I’d like to get my lens out and try that more often! It’s fun to come up with compositions because macros are done so often and a lot of them are similar. I’m glad you thought it unique!
hahaha I love that! Hmm…I haven’t seen you in my reader in forever. Going to look at your blog now. I’ve been seeing in the comments that this is happening more often where people are dropping off others’ readers.
Laura Macky Photography 
August 16, 2015 at 11:46 am
I love bokeh too. I feel like they add sparkle. When I attended a camera club bs I home in Scotland, I remember a guest judge saying that bokeh were to be avoided at all costs, that they were a sign of a weak photographer because a skilled photographer can perfectly blend the background so that it’s super-smooth. I tend to think it’s a matter of personal taste and preference. Horses for courses.
August 16, 2015 at 1:15 pm
Wow I can’t believe someone would say that bokeh is a sign of a weak photographer. I tried to get it here. Oh well…I guess art is subjective but I agree with you that it adds sparkle. 🙂
August 16, 2015 at 1:17 pm
I know. A number of us were dumbfounded and some were downright offended. Old school thinking maybe since he was quite an elderly gent.
August 16, 2015 at 1:34 pm
Ahhh perhaps you’re right. Old habits die hard I suppose!
August 16, 2015 at 1:54 pm
Love them! Bravo, Laura!
August 16, 2015 at 2:40 pm
Thank you Fabio 🙂
August 16, 2015 at 2:41 pm
Best to you, Laura! Is Leanna coming soon to the U.S.?
August 16, 2015 at 3:05 pm
Thank you and to you too! I think she is yes.
August 16, 2015 at 4:32 pm
I love bokeh too Laura. Not easy to do. Love these photos 🙂
August 16, 2015 at 5:35 pm
Thank you Norma. I’m glad you enjoyed them!
August 16, 2015 at 6:45 pm
Beautiful picture, Laura. I love bokeh and try to make it happen whenever I can.
Blessings ~ Wendy
August 16, 2015 at 6:52 pm
Thank you Wendy. :-). I need to get out with my macro more often. It sure makes nice bokeh. Fancy seeing you here btw! 🙂
August 16, 2015 at 7:55 pm
Beautiful petals and bokeh, Laura. The flower looks so cheery, and I think macro is something you have an eye for too 🙂 Love how you captured a bit of light falling onto the petal near the top – it looks like it’s gleaming a bit 🙂
August 17, 2015 at 7:03 am
Thank you Mabel. I’d like to get my lens out and try that more often! It’s fun to come up with compositions because macros are done so often and a lot of them are similar. I’m glad you thought it unique!
August 18, 2015 at 3:05 am
It is certainly unique. As usual, very bright and coloruful and that is so Laura. Versatile photography, love it 🙂
August 18, 2015 at 7:32 am
hehehe That’s me all right! I do love my color. 🙂 Thank you Mabel.
August 16, 2015 at 11:44 pm
so purdy
August 17, 2015 at 7:03 am
Thanks Gav. 🙂
August 17, 2015 at 10:22 am
Dare I say…..bokeh-licious baby!!
August 17, 2015 at 10:56 am
hahaha I love that! Hmm…I haven’t seen you in my reader in forever. Going to look at your blog now. I’ve been seeing in the comments that this is happening more often where people are dropping off others’ readers.
August 17, 2015 at 12:17 pm
The combination of color and bokeh is such an interesting image.
August 17, 2015 at 1:06 pm
Thank you Charlie. I liked the colors as well.
August 18, 2015 at 10:23 am
Nice
August 18, 2015 at 10:23 am
Thank you!
August 19, 2015 at 6:07 pm
The petals are gorgeous! Love the bokeh 🙂
August 19, 2015 at 7:31 pm
Thank you. I had to post it because of the bokeh 🙂
August 21, 2015 at 10:33 am
wow that its nice!! :))
August 21, 2015 at 3:22 pm
Thank you Imelda 🙂
September 6, 2015 at 1:56 pm
ywc laura 😉