52Frames Bokeh Weekly Photo Challenge

The subject for the 52Frames photo challenge this week was “bokeh.” I never even knew what the word meant until I joined this group. It’s the “bubble/light effect” you have in the background - seen in movies a lot. We unexpectedly came across an injured red fox scrambling through a Virginia neighborhood. His back legs were not working right and he seemed desperate to find refuge. We followed along in our car to see where he would go. Then all of a sudden he stopped as is to ask for help. He had such a sad look on his face. The photo of his eyes and face was remarkable, but it was the best selection for this week’s entry because there was beautiful green bokeh and a soft backdrop that highlighted the main subject. There was also a lovely egret shot and one of a blue jay chowing down on an acorn from the constitution garden pond in DC, a family that looked like a shadow in front of the WWII fountain, and a golden leaf against the fall background in the neighborhood park. We took another morning walk in DC to see what else we might find, but it was quite unremarkable - the first time I can remember. We also drove out to Theodore Roosevelt Island, but there was nothing captivating there either. Each week brings a different subject. Some of them are easier to create than others. At least it gets us out of the house.