#shallow depth of field

11 photographs

A sharp magenta lotus bud stands against blurred green leaves, featuring a glowing water droplet in soft morning light.

Sculpted in Silence: A Single Lotus Bud Rising from Emerald Waters

A white and a pink lotus flower bloom side by side in a lush green pond with soft diffused morning light.

Lotus Blooms in Harmony: Capturing Purity and Serenity in a Tranquil Asian Pond

A pristine white lotus flower in sharp focus against softly blurred emerald leaves in a tranquil pond.

Serene White Lotus Blooming Amidst Emerald Leaves in a Quiet Garden Pond

Pedestrian crosswalk at a Shanghai intersection during twilight, with blurred taxi lights and glowing storefronts.

Twilight Crosswalks: Chasing Urban Light and Shadows in Shanghai

A vibrant yellow chrysanthemum in full bloom shot from above against a blurred black background.

Radiant Yellow Chrysanthemum in Full Bloom: A Macro Study of Nature's Symmetry

Close-up of a vibrant yellow chrysanthemum with sharp center details and soft blurred green background.

Capturing the Golden Soul of a Vibrant Yellow Chrysanthemum in Soft Autumn Light

A fully bloomed pink dahlia with layered petals, sharply focused against a soft blurred green garden background.

Whispers of a Pink Dahlia: Intimate Macro Photography in a Quiet Garden

Overhead macro photograph of a bright yellow coneflower with a blurred green garden background.

Golden Coneflower Overhead: A Macro Study in Radiant Symmetry and Soft Light

A beige Buddhist stupa rises against a clear blue sky in the arid Xinjiang desert, framed by soft foreground grasses.

Whispers of the Desert: A Solitary Stupa Rising Against the Tarim Sky

Giant panda sitting on a forest floor in Chengdu, eating bamboo with soft lighting and blurred trees in the background.

Serene Giant Panda Feeding on Bamboo in Chengdu's Lush Forest Habitat Chengdu

Contemplative Macaque on a Weathered Railing at Mount Emei ‌Mount Emei‌