To My Wife on Valentine's Day
Uploaded: February 14, 2008
Flowers fade away, so I thought I would take a photo of an orchid I gave my wife today on Valentine's Day just so we can remember it forever. First photo with new Canon 40D. Used one candle for backlight and two candles for sidelight.
f/5.6, .8 sec., fl 135, ISO 400, AWB, center weigted average, manual focus, tripod.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 8/10 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 135.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Robert G. Stalnaker February 25, 2008
I hope you find some photos to enjoy. You know how a new camera is, Nancy, I'm still fumbling with it, getting some good shots and some bad ones. I am anxious to figure it out as it will increase my percentage of good shots. #5551903Melinda F. Schneider February 27, 2008
This is beautiful, Robert. I love your use of candles to created the glow and mood. #5559617Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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