I put the camera on the tripod and played with depth of field. I tend to favor the shallow depth of field and hang around the f/4.0 – f/5.0 range, but I suppose there might be some value in having more of the image in focus.
Note added a few days later: After looking at these for a few days, I realize that I like the last one (f/9) better. I also believe that I’d like to increase the exposure as they all “feel” a little dark. ~Mona
I made some adjustments to the exposure and white balance (both tint & temperature) to more accurately reflect the true colors of the flowers. (Sept 16, 2012)
f/16 2.5 sec with exposure and white balance tweaking
f/4.0 1/6 sec
f/5.0 1/4 sec
f/6.3 0.4 sec
f/7.1 0.5 sec
f/9 0.8 sec
f/16 2.5 sec
f/16 2.5 sec I adjusted the WB and exposure to more accurately reflect the true colors of the flowers.
Well the pinks look perfect!
Very nice!
I like them all!
The last one does look better in this case, They are all lovely though
I agree with you, Madhu. I tweaked it a bit, and like the second version even better.
Very nice post. Beautiful photo. It’s interesting to have you describe your thinking process.
Great shots Mona, personally I love the f7!! I love playing with my camera, it;s such a great time filler and free!! Except of course unless you have to buy flowers!! haha
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I love playing around with photographs! It’s fun to find a new setting and didn’t even know it was there! lol! I’m still learning