Bronze Bell

[nickbedford]

Hi all. I've only had my first DSLR (a Canon 50D with an 18-55mm IS AF lens kit) for a few days but I thought I'd show one of my macro photos that I particularly like.

Taken at f/3.5 18mm. Processed in Lightroom 3.

Thanks for any tips and critique

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[Annwen]

I would like to see more blurring of the backgound as the colours blend in with the bell and your eye wanders around rather than focusing on the subject, also need to have all of the bell in the frame.
Detail on the bell is clear and in focus,
enjoy your new camera and keep practicing and posting.

Cheers
Annwen

[nickbedford]

Originally Posted by Annwen

I would like to see more blurring of the backgound as the colours blend in with the bell and your eye wanders around rather than focusing on the subject, also need to have all of the bell in the frame.
Detail on the bell is clear and in focus,
enjoy your new camera and keep practicing and posting.

Cheers
Annwen

Thanks. That is actually the limit of aperture on the lens I have (f/3.5), but I know what you mean.

[oneidapj]

nice shot--- my eye keeps wondering to the matting to the left that is very much in focus, and the elephant that is more out of focus. hhhmmm. newby myself --- dof out a bit? interested to hear more comments from the pro-persons. wonderful shot and idea, i agree maybe more bell in the frame.?.?

[nickbedford]

Though it may sacrifice the wide angle, I believe a longer focal length might shorten the DOF. Is this right? I might do some experimenting when I get home.