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12-JUN-2009 Michael Shealy

4th "IMG_2965" by: Michael Shealy

Black Forest, CO

Canon EOS 20D ,Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
1/1600s f/2.8 at 60.0mm iso200 hide exif
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Date/Time12-Jun-2009 11:24:19
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length60 mm
Exposure Time1/1600 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent200
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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ctfchallenge15-Jun-2009 22:46
Dandelion heads are so difficult to photograph with wide apertures, but you've used the shallow DOF to your advantage in this (dare I say it?) very artsy macro shot. Good work.
--Mary Anne
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2009 21:47
This is beautiful Mikey, so delicate! It's too bad they are the bane of my existence right now Great lens, of course the operator knows where and how to shoot with it! :-) CJ
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2009 19:38
Thanks for all the kind words, folks. For this shot, I esp. wanted to isolate the seeds, so the large aperture was a must. For the others, not so much. A bit more DOF for them would have helped, I think. Thanks again, -mikey
sue anne13-Jun-2009 17:17
I like the inner macro of the dandy. Soft and sharp at the same time.
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2009 08:33
Rod
I was thinking the small DOF added a dreamy look so I would have to see one on a smaller F stop to see wot Tommy is thinking.
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2009 07:15
My favourite too - and a good way of putting different perspectives to one subject - lets see if I can come up with something new - Debi
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2009 03:58
I think this works the best but I think a smaller aperture would enhance it. -tv
ctfchallenge13-Jun-2009 01:25
Rod
This one is really nice & a bit different. Nicely done a.
ctfchallenge12-Jun-2009 22:31
Love it. And I think I'd love it in black and white too. Penny STreet
COAmature 12-Jun-2009 21:31
It was a close call between all three but this is my favorite. Soft and shard at the same time. You've portrayed this weed as a flower and did it well. -Doug