It's one of the lesser known features of SVG filters that they can be masked. Here's how to apply a partial blur to images and SVG elements. This way it's possible to create some nifty effects like tilt-shift or true iOS style translucency.more
I had the honour to write a post over at Smashing Magazine, where I take a closer look at SVG filters and the phantastic possibilties they offer designers to create astonishing type effects.more