Red cosmos flower backlit by golden hour sunlight and bokeh.

Macro photography captured during golden hour with shallow depth of field. Red and orange cosmos flowers positioned in foreground with sharp focus. Background rendered completely out of focus, creating smooth bokeh circles from warm-toned light source. Telephoto lens compression, extensive background blur, and natural sunlight create layered depth. Cool blue color cast in shadows contrasts warm yellow-orange highlights across frame. Delicate flower petals exhibit translucency under backlighting. Multiple blooms at varying distances create depth planes. High-contrast lighting technique defines compositional structure.