Bokeh brings out the best in cosmos
The Seattle Times • • technology
Key Points:
- Photographer Victor Tom captured a vibrant cosmos flower in full bloom at Jubilee Farm in Carnation on September 8, 2025, during the late summer season.
- The photo creatively uses specular highlights filtering through foliage in the background, enhanced by a lens known for producing a "soap bubble" bokeh effect.
- Tom utilized a Sony A7RIII camera paired with a TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 lens, shooting wide open at f/2.8 to achieve the distinct, bright circular bokeh.
- The image received praise for its enchanting composition and unique use of bokeh, highlighting the photographer’s creative vision and technical skill.
