In this photo, the cosmos in the foreground is blurred to create a soft, fluffy impression, while the cosmos in the background is in sharp focus to give the composition a sense of three-dimensionality and depth. National Showa Memorial Park is one of the most popular places to enjoy the beautiful flowers of the four seasons. Among these, the yellow cosmos "lemon bright," which is at its best in autumn, attracts many visitors with its impressive bright yellow petals. This time, with an eye to capturing the soft and fluffy atmosphere of lemon bright, I tried my hand at taking a photo utilizing a foreground blur. Although it is considered difficult to take front blur photos with a smartphone, it is possible to create a certain degree of blur by getting very close to the flower. In this photo, I focused on the lemon bright blooming in the background and used the flowers in the foreground to create a front blur. The blurred petals in the foreground complement the bright yellow of the background, creating a soft, warm finish.
- Date: August 17, 2024
- Photographer: Wabi
- Location：National Showa Memorial Park
- Address: 3173 Midori-cho, Tachikawa, Tokyo
- Photography equipment: Galaxy s21+
