Branch and Raindrops * by ctfchallenge

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18-JAN-2006	CJ in CA

Japanese Maple in my backyard, Applegate, CA

Canon EOS 350D
1/30s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso400 with Flash hide exif

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CJ in CA		27-Jan-2006 21:39
Yes, Jano, this was handheld - and at 300mm as I wanted to blur the background. I probably should have used a tripod and/or maybe increased the DOF as I think some of the branches are more in focus than others. Maybe I'll go out and spray water on the tree and try again :-) Thanks for the comment :-) CJ

ctfchallenge		27-Jan-2006 17:13
Raindrops are a hard object to focus on. I feel the focus is very soft here. I haven't mastered it yet but have only tried handheld. Was a tripod used here? Great attempt CJ - I like the composition very much and it does have a "zen" appeal to it as shot. jano

CJ in CA		25-Jan-2006 21:27
Thanks, Canoneer! I thought it had sort of a Zen feel to it - simplicity and serenity! :-) CJ

Guest		24-Jan-2006 12:00
Simplicity always works!! I like it! ~Canoneer

CJ in CA		23-Jan-2006 19:11
Thanks Rod :-) With all the rain we've been having, it's been hard to get out to take pictures so this one is of the Japanese Maple right next to my house. Even though I was standing only 5 feet away under the eaves of the roof, I used my 70-300mm IS lens to get this effect.

Rod		22-Jan-2006 13:30
Looks nicely delicate, & well shot CJ.

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