fluffy flower C&C please :D

photonewbie86 · May 19, 2010

Hey all got a new shot for everyones eyes let me know what you think ohh any no PP done to it straight from my camera to my pc thanks all in advance

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FattyMcJ · May 20, 2010

That's not a flower, that's a dandelion...a weed. lol

But, about the photo:

I'm not a fan because of the dull composition,

Camera Maker: FUJIFILM
Camera Model: FinePix S1500
Image Date: 2010:05:17 08:20:07
Focal Length: 5.9mm
Aperture: f/2.8
Exposure Time: 0.020 s (1/50)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: program (Auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Color Space: sRGB

The aperture of f/2.8 is far too large (shallow) for this to be a sharp macro-ish photo. Look at the outside of the "flower" specifically the top, it's in focus, but the middle (part closest to the lens) isn't in focus.

If you can, run a smaller aperture (larger F number) and get a wee bit further from the "flower", see if that fixes the sharpness. Then, get a lower perspective and find something more colorful to use as a background.

Or better yet, pick a different plant :thumbup:

photonewbie86 · May 20, 2010

Thanks fatty appreciate the feedback will have to try those suggestions and repost. Much appreciated as always

reznap · May 20, 2010

I LOVE FLUFFY FLOWERS

Ron Evers · May 20, 2010

Perhaps you may find this post helpful.

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/...m-photo-gallery/204097-focus-dof-options.html

cfphoto · May 20, 2010

I don't mind the shallow DOF, it is a bit under exposed. I think if you bump up the contrast and brightness a bit you'd have a better looking photo. My 2 cents.