Outdoor (not so) still life.

[Moly]

I'm just coming back into DSLR photography after quite a few years out.

This was shot in RAW on a Canon 60D with a EF-S55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS II lens on a tripod. F18, 1/8 exposure with ISO 100 in order to obtain some movement blur in the background. The image was processed in LRcc and resized and cropped in PScc.

 

[deggimatt]

I think this would be much better at night. Just put a spot light at the subject and use long exposure for the blurry background. Also, the composition needs improvement. Use a zoom lens to bring up drama. Be careful of the log.

 

[KC1]

I'd kill the reflections of the house and you taking the picture.
I like your pink shirt.

 

[Moly]

I think this would be much better at night. Just put a spot light at the subject and use long exposure for the blurry background. Also, the composition needs improvement. Use a zoom lens to bring up drama. Be careful of the log.

Interesting thought to reshoot at night. The composition was intentional as it was intended more as a study than an artistic work. And I think your comment about the log should be a mantra everyone should adopt

I'd kill the reflections of the house and you taking the picture.
I like your pink shirt.

Hah! I will attend to my Photoshopping skillz forthwith.

Thanks to both for your comments.