bokeh

noun

bo·keh ˈbō-kā

-kə

: the blurred quality or effect seen in the out-of-focus portion of a photograph taken with a narrow depth of field

Good bokeh is smooth and pleasing, whereas bad bokeh produces a jagged and discordant effect. … The quality of bokeh is largely dependent on the construction of the lens. For this reason, lenses that provide high-quality bokeh are prized.—

Harold Davis

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Having such a large telephoto sensor allows the camera to produce natural bokeh and capture more details and dynamic range. —

Ben Sin, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025 Selfies snapped with the Reno 13 Pro are sharper and more detailed than most other selfie cameras, with even a bit of natural bokeh due to the fast-ish aperture. —

Ben Sin, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 Try experimenting with bokeh, lens flares and light leaks to give your photos more charm and depth. —

Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 1 May 2024 The detail captured in the flowers, alongside the natural bokeh effect (without portrait mode) made for a nice snap below without much effort. —

Janhoi McGregor, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bokeh