Selective Focus
My camera has it's limitations. I don't know if my wife believes me, but it's true. When I took this photo, I tried several different ways of getting the smaller droplets of water on this blade of grass in focus. The only way I could do it was to bring the background into focus as well, and that looked crappy. I don't know if an SLR would have been able to do what I wanted for this shot, but I wish I had one so I could find out. That's probably enough hints for my wife, so I'll move on.
As it turns out, I like this photo just the way it is. I think the one large drop of water is fascinating, and stands out from the others because it is the only one in focus. Don't tell Bethany, but I think this photo turned out well because of my camera's limitations. I cropped this photo slightly, so that the blade of grass would be positioned perfectly. The image was also sharpened a bit. Otherwise, it's all natural.
By the way, I'm just teasing my lovely wife about the equipment issue. I love our camera and am very happy to have it. I hope to continue to push the boundaries of our point and shoot.
Canon PowerShot S2 IS, 6mm, f/2.7, 1/125 sec, ISO 50
posted by Bethany at 5:52 PM
20 Comments:
I think this is a terrific macro.
I have a DSLR, and the limits of which you speak, I think have more to do with the lens. I do not have a true macro lens, so I have limits on what I can do in terms of shooting macros. I think your camera probably did a better job getting in tight on this blade of grass than mine could have.
How close were you able to get to the subject for this shot?
I was really close. Because I have a point and shoot, my "macro" lens is really just my all-in-one wide angle/zoom lens. When doing a shot like this, I place my lens right next to the subject, sometimes touching it.
there's something water drop images I love! this is great, the focus and detail is quite nice! cheers ;)
That's a really great photo! Love it!
thats the spirit ! and this looks Great, really :)
Amazing shot dude : Fantastic macro,wish my point & shoot could get that close though it's 10cm minimum for me :( I love this shot : GREAT GREAT SHOT!!!
I can only get about as close as 10 or 12 inches perhaps with the lenses I have. I need a Macro lens, or one of their alternatives to achieve better "macro" shots.
great great shot! :) water droplets rule! ;)
great shot tim - really like it -
Im amazed that you only have a point and click cam - considering your other photos too - they are of a great quality - both image wise and skill level - you would so benefit from an SLR - buy one and you'll wonder how u ever soped without one -
I started with a point and shoot with some manual settings and its a great place to learn - but once you find that the limitation of your camaera are starting to spoil your artistic vision - then you knwo your ready to move on -
really love this. the detail captured is just amazing.
the s2 is rocks!
PERFECT!! I love the focus on one subject and you nailed it on the biggest drop. Very nice!
Divine. Love the shot.
Suby
Hang on to your camera and your wife (and not necessarily in that order.) I like the way your photographic eye is developing.
Hi Timmybomb,
We greatly enjoye our time with you and Bethany this afternoon - thanks again for having us!
I like this shot
A lot
it's not
the camera
it's what you do
with what you got!
You are not permitted to upgrade until we get enough materials for the book! I figure we need at least 200 pages - to give some room for the editors tomanouver (cull). Then with the proceeds from the book, you can buy both of us new cameras and write them off as business expenses.
Have a great time in Oegano - a very pretty place to be (make some photos!).
unklrbrt
Its a lovely shot well done. One way around the DOF issue would be to bring everything into focus and add background blur at the processing stage with a little feathering to make it look natural.
Rookie photographer my A$$! Excellent work; great sharpness where it should be and excellent blur where it should be. The blade really cuts into the image. Kind regards, Brent
Very nice, Tim! This is my favorite one so far! Keep up the great work!
your angle really shows the leaf texture in the droplet
macro lens,baby! that's what you need...well along with the slr. :O) This is still a very great shot. I love water droplets!
excellent macro...love it
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