Weekly challenge 10/23 - 10/29 Fall shallow dof EXTENDED through 11/5!

[SquarePeg]

For this week’s challenge, using Fall as an overall theme, post photos using shallow depth of field. It doesn’t have to be f/1.4 only with a barely discernible subject - be creative. Use the shallow dof to separate your subject, or to create a beautiful bokeh background, or to isolate one item in a grouping, or to create a unique perspective on a common subject… don’t forget to keep a fall theme.

As always, new photos only for the weekly challenge please. Get out there and shoot!

Photographing fall leaves with your macro lens outdoors

In my last article, I talked about and showed you some ways to photograph macro fall leaves indoors. This time I’d like to go outside and play with the macro lens and leaves. You can’t replace the feeling of actually heading out with your camera on a crisp, blue sky fall day. Here are a […]

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Our Best Macro Photography Tips – SLR Photography Guide

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[Peeb]

Still awaiting fall colors down South. Maybe this week (hopefully...)

 

[SquarePeg]

Still awaiting fall colors down South. Maybe this week (hopefully...)

Slow to pop here too except in the mountains. We can always extend this one for two weeks if it’s not ideal timing for some areas.

 

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[Robshoots]

Very nice!

 

[NS: Nikon Shooter]

 

[Space Face]

Yeah, it's f/1.4:

 

[Lez325]

f4 @ 600mm for this guy

Les

 

[NS: Nikon Shooter]

f4 @ 600mm for this guy

 

[CherylL]

Hydrangea by Cheryl, on Flickr

 

[zulu42]

f/8

 

[zulu42]

 

[zulu42]

 

[zulu42]

 

[NS: Nikon Shooter]

zulu,

Seems like you've been out and low quite a bit and
you have something to show for!