Bee Still!

[photog1107]

Ok, this guy just fell onto my front porch and was stunned while I managed to grab his portrait. Granted the background isn't ideal, but I was none too keen to make him irate while I ported him to more aesthetic environs. So as he was nicely sitting still... I grabbed my telephoto and triple-layered Kenko extensions and fired away!



I was aiming to improve some of my technical skills with this shot--both for focus and DoF. Am wondering if anyone has comments for improvement in either area, or general feedback is always welcome as well!

Camera: Canon EOS 7D
Exposure: 0.125 sec (1/8)
Aperture: f/11.0
Focal Length: 195 mm
ISO Speed: 400
Exposure Bias: -1/3 EV
Flash: Off, Did not fire

[mmyers29]

This a great photograph. Was this done with a tripod or hand held? What is he on? Overall, great job!

[photog1107]

Definetely tripod and with cable release. No way my hands are that steady--I have learned my lesson the hard way, there! He is resting on my aggregate pebbled front porch.

[youknowhat]

I don't think you need advice on technical skills ,

I just think you oneed advice on composition skills.

[photog1107]

Thanks, I will continue to seek out better backgrounds and more pleasing general composition, of course, for future shots--this was mainly a technical exercise for which i was looking for feedback.