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Tiger Lily at the Market

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Tiger Lily at the Market

Uploaded: September 29, 2005

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Exif: FNumber: 5, ExposureBiasValue: 0/1, ExposureTime: 1.66666666666667E-02, Flash: flash did not fire, ISO: 100, WhiteBalance:

Comments

Robert M. Nicholson October 09, 2005

Nice DOF and detail! #323922

Jim Miotke My Courses October 09, 2005

Thanks Robert!

This is a good illustration of the value of the Depth of Field Preview Button. This button, found on some digital SLR cameras, allows me to see what would be in focus in the final image. Without it, you might expect the background to end up blurry in your final image, just because it was blurry when you viewed it in the viewfinder.

By pressing this button down while trying a variety of different f/stops, I was able to see exactly how distinct or blurry the background would end up. I wanted the f/stop that would cause the people in the background to remain just enough in focus. My goal was to have the shapes recognizable as people but still somewhat out of focus.

Thanks again for your comments! #1934490

Stacey M. Seufert October 11, 2005

I love the hot pink colors in the flower, outlined with white. And then with all the white and actual lights in the background. The overall effect is really BRIGHT! #1939254

Kristina Daniels October 11, 2005

And this was taken with a 20D right? And this camera has this feature?
......just making sure, I'm going to be buying this camera soon! Can't wait!
I love the way the DOF came out.
#1941589

Terry L. Ellis level-classic October 11, 2005

Wonderful composition, Jim, and beautiful colors and DOF! #1941609

Jim Miotke My Courses October 11, 2005

Thanks, Stacey, Kristina and Terry!

And yes, Kristina, the 20D has this awesome Depth of Field Preview button. Learn how to use it and make a habit of using it and your images will be better... I guarantee it :)

Thanks again! #1941636

Tamera S. Phillips October 13, 2005

Great capture Jim. I'm updating my camera in December in hopes of capturing shot like these. Taken at the market? #1949910

Liz M. Jensen October 13, 2005

My favourite flower, its simply beautiful #1949913

Jim Miotke My Courses October 13, 2005

Yes, Tamera, this was taken just outside the market.

Thanks, Liz. #1949934


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