Hi Jay for me everything except the DOF and the related background is fine here. I would try next time with a F 4-5.6 aperture focusing on the eyes. The presentation of you photo with the shadow is nice too. greetings Markus
>>-----Original Message----- >>From: Jay Taylor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >>Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2005 4:33 PM >>To: [email protected] >>Subject: My daughter with FA 24/f2 >> >> >>Here is one of my first captures with my new FA 24 lens on the DS. >>Cropped and converted to monochrome via the Channel Mixer with a slight >>tint in CS. >> >>http://i.pbase.com/v3/87/63987/2/47176457.NicoleBW.jpg >> >>I'm still trying to figure out how to best use this lens. Had taken >>some shots in aperture priority mode last weekend, but quite a few of >>them were out of focus (using the AF). Most of those shots were taken >>at f/8. I'm thinking of trying manual focus and Auto mode for more >>consistent results. Comments appreciated. >> >>Jay T >>

