Bokeh (Photography)

Bokeh in photography refers to the aesthetic quality of out-of-focus areas in an image, especially background details. When a photographer uses a wide aperture (a low f-number), the background becomes blurred, helping the subject stand out. Bokeh is characterized by the shape and softness of these blurred highlights, which can add a pleasing depth and visual interest to photos. Different lenses produce different bokeh effects, influenced by the shape of their aperture blades. Overall, bokeh enhances the mood and focus of an image by smoothly rendering background elements into a soft, unobtrusive backdrop.