Bill, I appreciate the comments. This is a good example of my frustration and struggle with macro. At this level of macro, some portions benefit from more DOF and some things get worse. It seems to be a big tradeoff.
The curled green frond on the upper right I really like as is. The water droplets on the top are sharp and the frond is a little more abstract looking. But the lower section could stand some more DOF. So what I find frustrating is the competing areas of focus (or lack thereof). Another example would be where some flower of something would have a smooth, creamy background, but not enough DOF for the entire flower. Stop it down some and the background looks much worse. -- Bruce Saturday, November 4, 2006, 6:05:17 AM, you wrote: WR> ----- Original Message ----- WR> From: "Bruce Dayton" WR> Subject: PESO - Finally... >> Right after the first rain of the season. >> >> >> Pentax *istD, Tamron 90/2.8 Macro, Handheld >> ISO 400, 1/90 sec @ f/8.0 >> >> http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3846.htm >> >> Comments welcome WR> You need to start carrying a small tripod with you. WR> This shot would benefit from more depth of field. WR> Great concept though. WR> William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
