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Red, white and blue flowers

© Anne McKinnell

Red, white and blue flowers

Uploaded: September 01, 2009 17:14:20

Description

This is an example of the shoot through technique. The photo was taken at Butchart Gardens in Victoria, BC.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XSi

Comments

Daniella Puente September 18, 2009

A very beautiful composition and also colors :) #1181934

Candice L. Carter September 22, 2009

Simply lovely. #7972323

Anne McKinnell September 23, 2009

Thank you very much Daniella and Candice! #7977527

Joannie Bertucci level-classic September 23, 2009

Very unique technique Anne! I love the rich colors, so primary! :-) #7977714

Mitch Spence level-classic October 11, 2009

I always think this technique sounds a lot easier than it is, at least to do well, which you certainly have here, Anne. Great choice for the flowers you used too, with wonderful splashes of color to frame the one you've focused on. #8027115

Anne McKinnell October 11, 2009

Thank you Joannie and Mitch! Yes, Mitch, I agree it does sound easier than it is. It really takes some practice, but it is fun to do and certainly makes the flower images a little less boring. #8027318

Kathryn Wesserling October 17, 2009

That was a new term for me. Can you explain "shoot through" a little more (blurring the foreground and surrounds to find that one hidden treasure?) Seeing the results of this effort makes me want to try it. Great effect for the bright coloring. #8045627

Kathryn Wesserling October 17, 2009

That was a new term for me. Can you explain "shoot through" a little more (blurring the foreground and surrounds to find that one hidden treasure?) Seeing the results of this effort makes me want to try it. Great effect for the bright coloring. #8045628

Anne McKinnell October 17, 2009

Hi Kathy,

Yes, that's it. It works well with a telephoto lens. You get up really close to one flower, something too close for you to able to focus on it, and focus on another flower that is behind it. That leaves just a blur of colour in front of the object that is in focus. It's fun! Thanks for taking the time comment. #8045728

Deri C. Dority October 25, 2009

Hi Anne,
Simply stunning! The shoot thru technique worked beautifully here. I know that this particular technique is hard to get just right, but you nailed it here.
Deri #8072272

Anne McKinnell October 26, 2009

Thanks Deri! #8076199

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