diff --git a/transformations/src/main/java/jp/wasabeef/glide/transformations/BlurTransformation.java b/transformations/src/main/java/jp/wasabeef/glide/transformations/BlurTransformation.java
index 053d9b8..43f4d20 100644
--- a/transformations/src/main/java/jp/wasabeef/glide/transformations/BlurTransformation.java
+++ b/transformations/src/main/java/jp/wasabeef/glide/transformations/BlurTransformation.java
@@ -58,14 +58,14 @@ public class BlurTransformation implements Transformation<Bitmap> {
   }
 
   public BlurTransformation(Context context, BitmapPool pool, int radius, int sampling) {
-    mContext = context;
+    mContext = context.getApplicationContext();
     mBitmapPool = pool;
     mRadius = radius;
     mSampling = sampling;
   }
 
   public BlurTransformation(Context context, int radius, int sampling) {
-    mContext = context;
+    mContext = context.getApplicationContext();
     mBitmapPool = Glide.get(context).getBitmapPool();
     mRadius = radius;
     mSampling = sampling;