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Waiting for Sadie

© Jodi M. Walsh

Waiting for Sadie

Uploaded: May 12, 2009

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May 2009

taken with my new lens - 18-200 IS

ISO 100
f 6.3
1/80
200 mm

my 2 yr old sadie just discovered these and now loves picking them and blowing them.

Exif: F Number: 6.3, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/80 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 50D

Comments

Jodi M. Walsh May 12, 2009

Esther, you inspired me :-)
Sadie recently discovered these and now we have to pick and blow everyone we find. Took this while she was napping so he's still in the yard, for now. #1126998

Michael Kelly level-classic May 12, 2009

Excellent Jodi, BG and subject are beautifully done. Just a bit too much negative space for this one I think. I would like to see it centered in a square crop. All the rest looks good to me. #7514324

Jodi M. Walsh May 12, 2009

thank you Michael. I thought about the square crop and thought I would copying Esther's too much :-) actually, I kept this crop to give it a little more of a "waiting" feel trying to imply that Sadie might be coming from the left very soon.

but if it doesn't work, it doesn't work :-) #7514328

Michael Kelly level-classic May 12, 2009

As always, I am only one opinion - see what others think before a change. #7514334

Jodi M. Walsh May 12, 2009

oh, no problem - I just was eager to share my thoughts, since I actually had some :-). in a silly mood tonight and still very excited about the camera #7514337

Anthony L. Mancuso May 13, 2009

Like the blurred background and the neg space doesn't bother me so much but I would've like to seen a little more DOF on the white floatie things.. #7515507

Debbra Bailey May 13, 2009

Jodi - I laughed out loud at your title. So so true. I immediately envisioned my own girls and what they would do if they saw this perfect dandelion.... :) #7515520

Peter W. Marks May 13, 2009

Ah! So it's Sadie who has been blowing these seeds all over our yard! I have never seen so many dandelions but now, knowing she has so much fun with them perhaps I will just learn to live with them and forget the weed-killer.
As to whether or not a different crop would be preferable, I was sitting firmly on the fence. I can see Michael's point but because of the title you use then the off center image does suggest the very story you mention. I do like images that suggest a story, so have slid down off that fence to your side Jodie. #7515812

Debbra Bailey May 13, 2009

Jodi, when Sadie gets up, you could take shots of her blowing the dandelion and call it The Wait is Over :) lol #7515978

Dale Hardin May 13, 2009

Must admit I didn't understand the title until the thread explained all. That being the case the negative space seems appropriate. The DOF focus is good except for the 'focus' part. Would like to see more detail and a more defined focus.

Love Deb's idea. would make a good series. :o) #7516582

Esther R. Tinz May 13, 2009

You have dandelions downtown too???? LOL
Glad that Sadie gets to have fun blowin them. Would love to see a picture of her blowin them. I think your crop works with your title. But hey - if you want to do the square crop - go right ahead. Have fun. #7517272

Jodi M. Walsh May 13, 2009

thank you guys for you suggestions on this. i'm still figuring out how to focus this new lens. I also wondered if I needed a higher ISO to have gotten a faster shutter speed. this was actually waving a little bit in the breeze as I snapped.

i'm having a crazy week but i'm hoping to try a shot with sadie sometime soon :-) #7517488

Michael Kelly level-classic May 13, 2009

Jodi there may be a hint of motion blur here and you might get it more tack sharp with a bit more shutter speed. More of an issue is getting enough DOF on a round object like this in which you can see the other side. So I would say go for a higher f stop first and then shutter speed to stop very slight motion. #7517508

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