Thanks Bob. You'd be surprised how useful a long lens can be for closeups. It allows you to get some DOF while still smoothing out the backgrounds - something that is difficult to achieve with shorter lenses.
-- Bruce Thursday, February 9, 2006, 3:42:23 AM, you wrote: BS> I like it Bruce. I'm suprised it's a 400mm you used. BS> The fine hairs on the stems, the bright yellow at the base of the BS> leaves/pedals, and the creamy background are especially attractive. BS> Regards, Bob S. BS> On 2/9/06, Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> Taken on one of the walks some time back. >> >> Pentax *istD, Tokina AT-X SD AF 400/5.6, Handheld >> ISO 800, 1/1500 sec @ f/8.0 >> >> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_1587.htm >> >> Comments welcome >> >> -- >> Best regards, >> Bruce >> >>

