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Old 11-19-2009, 08:31 PM
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Default Focal Point and DoF differences - which draws the eye better?

So I took these two shots literally just seconds apart, with only two small differences - I adjusted the aperture slightly and changed the focal point. (I was shooting Av Mode so the shutter speed automatically adjusted a bit when I changed the aperture.) Every time I think I've decided which of the two I like better, I come back to them the next day and I've completely changed my mind. Which of them draws your eye first, and why? And in choosing, did you go with your knee-jerk reaction, or did you stare at them and go back and forth before finally coming to a decision?

First Shot -

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Exposure: 1/60
Aperture: f/4.0
Focal Length: 41 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: + 1/3
Flash: Off, Did not fire

IMG_8258

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Second Shot -

Camera: Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi
Exposure: 1/25
Aperture: f/6.3
Focal Length: 41 mm
ISO Speed: 800
Exposure Bias: + 1/3
Flash: Off, Did not fire

IMG_8259

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