The Irises were at their peak when we visited the garden so I was able to get several nice shots. This photo of the purple iris was taken with my 50mm lens using aperture priority at F1.8. This lens was new to me so I used it the entire trip to get myself comfortable with the lens. You will note how when I focused on the main iris it put it in focus and gave a soft focus to the rest of the photo. I used the same lens and aperture for the daisies that you see in the photo below. In this case I was closer to the daisies in the foreground so I got an even greater blur in the background.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
Photography Field Trip
The Irises were at their peak when we visited the garden so I was able to get several nice shots. This photo of the purple iris was taken with my 50mm lens using aperture priority at F1.8. This lens was new to me so I used it the entire trip to get myself comfortable with the lens. You will note how when I focused on the main iris it put it in focus and gave a soft focus to the rest of the photo. I used the same lens and aperture for the daisies that you see in the photo below. In this case I was closer to the daisies in the foreground so I got an even greater blur in the background.
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It really is amazing how much difference the settings on the camera can make. That is something I have rarely played with myself, but you have given me much to work with. I have always preferred the viewfinder on my camera, although the new little point and click camera doesn't have one. However, all of my other cameras still do :)
ReplyDeleteBoth the waterfall photos are delightful and I love the daisies too. It's great that you've learned, and apply, so much through your photography class! Will you be taking another class?
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have learned a lot with your photography class. The photos are beautiful and your explanations superb.
ReplyDeleteLove those tips! I am good at looking in the viewfinder instead of the screen. I'm not at all good at getting my camera off of the automatic settings. I purchased a great book to help me learn that...but I haven't taken the time.
ReplyDeleteLove your photos!