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As you approach the world of photography, we may encounter some unfamiliar words that can play along in a strange way. We have a precious help from Google, but we must not forget that easy to find information in cyberspace is incorrect and misleading.

Here are some frequently used terms, and their true meaning.

1. Bokeh

"Bokeh" is a term meaning "blur" or "confusion". The origin of the term seems to be Japanese.
It is often used to describe the pictures blurred in the background, or with strong presence of circular spots of light.
It is difficult to say what is the proper pronunciation of "bokeh". Some pronounce the word so it rhymes with "polka" but others say it is pronounced "boke" which rhymes with "broke".
There are several groups that specialize in bokeh on Flickr and many photographers who claim to capture beautiful images without the help of bokeh in Photoshop (Photoshop you can create a bokeh effect using brush layers of color or texture).
You can find interesting information about the bokeh in this link.

You can also customize the bokeh effect you want to create, read this article that explains how to do it !

2.ETEREO

Some photographers, or the most demanding fans, have an insatiable appetite for photographs with ethereal characteristics.
The definition of "ethereal" is: "As regards the other world." An alternative definition: "possessed of an unusual delicacy or refinement."
The photograph that has ethereal characters tends to be surreal, like a dream.
The textures to achieve this effect can be found here

3.VINTAGE

Vintage is a term quite simple. Indicates photographs that give the impression of having something old subject, colors or textures, and we often find in the drawers of memories of our parents.
An image can be made ​​using vintage settings in some programs like Lightroom or Photoshop using textures and tools.
Some vintage presets can be downloaded for free here or here .

4.MONOCROMO

It 's just another word for "scale of the Gray." Some use "monochrome" even as an "black and white." Actually it's not exactly the same thing as the monochrome, such as gray scale, indicating the different shades of one color and black and white are two shades of one color but they themselves are two different colors.
It may also be referred to a photo sepia or blue, if the picture is colored with all shades of one color.

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